#modi xi jinping meeting

[todayworldnews2k21]

Can India trust China amid talks over disengagement along LAC? What experts say

In a major diplomatic breakthrough, the government on Monday announced that India and China have reached an agreement to resume patrolling at the remaining friction points along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh, where tensions have persisted since the Galwan Valley clash in 2020. In a press briefing, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said the agreement marks a significant step…

[dertaglichedan]

Putin Hosts BRICS Leaders, Showing He Is Far From Isolated

(Bloomberg) -- President Vladimir Putin is playing host to Russia’s biggest gathering of world leaders since the invasion of Ukraine and using the BRICS summit to show the US and its allies that he’s no pariah.

With Russian troops advancing in eastern Ukraine and evidence of growing war fatigue among some of Kyiv’s allies, the Kremlin is seizing its opportunity to cast Putin as standing up to the West in attempting to reshape the global order. The US and its Group of Seven partners dismiss the argument, though it’s a message that resonates with some countries of the emerging world.  

Leaders of 32 countries, as well as top officials of regional organizations and United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, will attend the three-day summit starting Tuesday in Kazan, Kremlin foreign policy aide Yuri Ushakov told reporters. 

Chinese President Xi Jinping, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa are joining Putin alongside leaders of the new BRICS members, Iran, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates and Ethiopia. Putin plans bilateral meetings with many of them, as well as with guests such as Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. 

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Sunday canceled his plans to attend the summit after suffering a head injury in an accident at his home. Officials said he’ll participate by video link.

While BRICS favors greater use of national currencies in bilateral trade, members including India reject attempts to promote China’s yuan as an alternative reserve currency.

***WAKE UP!! This is NOT good for the US Dollar..

[darkmaga-returns]

“Potemkinism” accounts for why many have false perceptions that Russia mediated between them.

There’s a perception among many in the Alt-Media Community (AMC) that Russian mediation was responsible for the meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Kazan during last month’s BRICS Summit. Correspondingly, it’s also assumed that Russia’s excellent ties with both enabled it to play a role in bringing about the border de-escalation deal that preceded their meeting, the claim of which was passed off as fact by Pepe Escobar in his Sputnik column.

As it turns out, just an hour or so before that piece was published, Russian Ambassador Denis Alipov declared the following during a press briefing on the outcome of that summit from 0:55 of this video here: “We, again as far as I know, have not played any role in organizing that meeting.” He’s Russia’s top diplomat in Delhi so he’d know, and he even said in February 2022 that “We have no mediation plans for a simple reason: both sides view the territorial dispute between them as a purely bilateral matter.”

This principled position respects those two’s hard-earned sovereignty and recognizes their independent agency in International Relations, which are all the more important for the world’s two most populous countries considering India’s colonial history and China’s Century of Humiliation. They’ve since risen to become leading forces in the global systemic transition to multipolarity and accordingly don’t need anyone to help them resolve their disputes with one another after obtaining such premier influence.

[techno-99]

Narendra Modi Story

Narendra Modi (born September 17, 1950, Vadnagar, India) Indian politician and government official who rose to become a senior leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). In 2014 he led his party to victory in elections to the Lok Sabha (lower chamber of the Indian parliament), after which he was sworn in as prime minister of India. Prior to that he had served (2001–14) as chief minister (head of government) of Gujarat state in western India.

After a vigorous campaign—in which Modi portrayed himself as a pragmatic candidate who could turn around India’s underperforming economy—he and the party were victorious, with the BJP winning a clear majority of seats in the chamber. Modi was sworn in as prime minister on May 26, 2014. Soon after he took office, his government embarked on several reforms, including campaigns to improve India’s transportation infrastructure and to liberalize rules on direct foreign investment in the country. Modi scored two significant diplomatic achievements early in his term. In mid-September he hosted a visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping, the first time a Chinese leader had been to India in eight years. At the end of that month, having been granted a U.S. visa, Modi made a highly successful visit to New York City, which included a meeting with U.S. Pres. Barack Obama.

As prime minister, Modi oversaw a promotion of Hindu culture and the implementation of economic reforms. The government undertook measures that would broadly appeal to Hindus, such as its attempt to ban the sale of cows for slaughter. The economic reforms were sweeping, introducing structural changes—and temporary disruptions—that could be felt nationwide. Among the most far-reaching was the demonetization and replacement of 500- and 1,000-rupee banknotes with only a few hours’ notice. The purpose was to stop “black money”—cash used for illicit activities—by making it difficult to exchange large sums of cash. The following year the government centralized the consumption tax system by introducing the Goods and Services Tax (GST), which superseded a confusing system of local consumption taxes and eliminated the problem of cascading tax. GDP growth slowed from these changes, though growth had already been high (8.2 percent in 2015), and the reforms succeeded in expanding the government’s tax base. Still, rising costs of living and increasing unemployment disappointed many as grandiose promises of economic growth remained unfulfilled.

This disappointment registered with voters during the elections in five states in late 2018. The BJP lost in all five states, including the BJP strongholds of Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Chhattisgarh. The rival Indian National Congress (Congress Party) won more state assembly seats than the BJP in all five elections. Many observers believed that this portended bad news for Modi and the BJP in the national elections set for the spring of 2019, but others believed that Modi’s charisma would excite the voters. Moreover, a security crisis in Jammu and Kashmir in February 2019, which escalated tensions with Pakistan to the highest point in decades, boosted Modi’s image just months before the election. With the BJP dominating the airwaves during the campaign—in contrast to the lacklustre campaign of Rahul Gandhi and Congress—the BJP was returned to power, and Modi became India’s first prime minister outside of the Congress Party to be reelected after a full term.

In his second term Modi’s government revoked the special status of Jammu and Kashmir, stripping it of autonomy in October 2019 and bringing it under the direct control of the union government. The move came under intense criticism and faced challenges in court, not only for the questionable legality of depriving Jammu and Kashmir’s residents of self-determination but also because the government severely restricted communications and movement within the region.

In March 2020, meanwhile, Modi took decisive action to combat the outbreak of COVID-19 in India, swiftly implementing strict nationwide restrictions to mitigate the spread while the country’s biotechnology firms became key players in the race to develop and deliver vaccines worldwide. As part of the effort to counter the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Modi undertook executive action in June to liberalize the agricultural sector, a move that was codified into law in September. Many feared that the reforms would make farmers vulnerable to exploitation, however, and protesters took to the streets in opposition to the new laws. Beginning in November, massive protests were organized and became a regular disruption, particularly in Delhi.

Modi’s policies backfired in 2021. Protests escalated (culminating in the storming of the Red Fort in January), and extraordinary restrictions and crackdowns by the government failed to suppress them. Meanwhile, despite the remarkably low spread of COVID-19 in January and February, by late April a rapid surge of cases caused by the new Delta variant had overwhelmed the country’s health care system. Modi, who had held massive political rallies ahead of state elections in March and April, was criticized for neglecting the surge. The BJP ultimately lost the election in a key battleground state despite heavy campaigning. In November, as protests continued and another set of state elections approached, Modi announced that the government would repeal the agricultural reforms.

[thegoldenstar]

Everyone in Ladakh knows China has taken away our land: Rahul Gandhi

On Sunday last, Gandhi had claimed that Modi's statement that not an inch of the land in Ladakh has been taken over by China is not true.

KARGIL: Raking up the border issue, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday said every individual in Ladakh knows that China has “taken away our land” and claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s assertion that not an inch of land was taken away was “absolutely false.”

The former Congress president’s remarks come after Prime Minister Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a conversation on Wednesday on the sidelines of the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) summit in Johannesburg.

The conversation was not a structured bilateral meeting and was an informal one.

“I visited the whole of Ladakh on my motorcycle over the past week. Ladakh is a strategic place and when I was at Pangong lake, one thing was clear that China had taken over thousands of kilometers of Indian land. Unfortunately, the prime minister during an opposition meeting makes a statement that not an inch of our land was taken away which is ‘absolutely false’,” he said addressing a public meeting here on the last day of his nine-day tour of Ladakh.

“Every individual of Ladakh knows that China has taken away our land and the prime minister is not speaking the truth,” he alleged.

This is the second time during his Ladakh tour that the Congress leader has raked up the border issue with China.

On Sunday last, Gandhi had claimed that Modi’s statement that not an inch of the land in Ladakh has been taken over by China is not true.

India’s Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra on Thursday said Modi conveyed to Xi India’s concerns on the “unresolved” issues along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh, underlining that maintenance of peace and tranquillity in border areas was essential for normalisation of India-China ties.

The ties between India and China came under severe strain following the eastern Ladakh border row that began in May, 2020.

The Indian and Chinese troops are locked in an over three-year confrontation in certain friction points in eastern Ladakh even as the two sides completed disengagement from several areas following extensive diplomatic and military talks.

During the public meeting, Gandhi also extending support to Leh-based Apex body and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA), which are fighting for full statehood and safeguards under sixth schedule of the Constitution, and said his party would not allow the BJP to hand over the resource-rich land of the union territory to its corporate friend.

The former Congress president said he was briefed by the people about their demand for political representation, safeguards for land, culture and language, unemployment, non-functional Kargil airport and the problem of cell phone coverage.

“I heard you and want to convey that the Congress is standing with you in your struggle, whether linked to the demand for safeguards or employment issues. All the people know that Ladakh is rich in natural resources. The 21st century is of solar energy and Ladakh has no dearth of it,” he said.

“The BJP knows and understands that if you will be given (political) representation, they cannot snatch your land,” he said and alleged that the “BJP wants to take your land for (industrialist Gautam) Adani and we will not allow this to happen”.

The two powerful bodies are jointly campaigning to press for their four-point demands, including full statehood, safeguards under sixth schedule of the Constitution, creation of two separate parliamentary constituencies for Leh and Kargil districts, recruitment and job reservation for the youth of Ladakh.

Both the Apex body and KDA, which is a separate amalgam of socio-religious, political and youth organisations of Leh and Kargil districts, were formed after the Centre abrogated the special status of Jammu and Kashmir and bifurcated it into Union territories of J-K and Ladakh.

The BJP Ladakh unit was also part of the Apex body but later distanced itself after it raised the demand for full statehood.

In an apparent reference to Modi’s ‘Mann Ki Baat’ radio broadcast, Gandhi said, “Some are speaking what is in their heart but I came here to know what is in your heart. One thing is clear that the ideology of Gandhi and Congress exists in the blood and DNA of the people of Ladakh.”

He said migrant labourers from different parts of the country, including Bihar, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Jharkhand, told him that they feel that Ladakh is their second home as locals are lending a helping hand whenever they come forward to seek their support.

Referring to his Bharat Jodo Yatra from September 7, 2022 to January 30, 2023, he said the only goal of the foot march was to stand up against the “hatred and violence being spread by BJP and RSS” in the country and spread the message of love and brotherhood.

“The yatra was not supposed to end in Srinagar but in Ladakh. The administration did not allow us to continue the march due to harsh winter and we accepted it. My visit is in continuation of the Bharat Jodo Yatra. I visited every nook and corner of the region on the motorcycle and heard the people,” he said.

He also thanked the people of Kargil for always standing with the country during crisis and war, and said, “All the people in the country, irrespective of their religion, language and culture are equal for us and we all want to live together with love and respect.”

Gandhi described Ladakh as the most beautiful region of the country and assured the people that he will raise both their local and central issues during the next Parliament session.

After his over 15-minute long address, Gandhi walked past the security cover to interact with the gathering amid chants of ‘Jodo Jodo Bharat Jodo’.

Besides the working president of Ladakh Congress Asgar Ali Karbalai, National Conference leader and co-chairman of KDA Qamar Ali Akhnoon, AICC in-charge of J-K and Ladakh Rajni Patel were present at the public rally.

[allthebrazilianpolitics]

Lula Might Already Be Torpedoing Brazil’s G-20 Leadership

The recent G-20 Summit in India ended with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi handing the organization’s symbolic gavel of leadership to Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. Brazil doesn’t officially take charge of the G-20 until December, and Modi has floated the idea of one last virtual meeting among the member states in November while India still controls the agenda. But Lula still used the moment to announce Brazil’s plans for its year at the helm of the group.

Lula’s key focus for Brazil’s G-20 presidency will be ending global hunger by 2030. To do so, he wants to reform multilateral banks and the International Monetary Fund so that they focus on reducing debt burdens in lower-income countries, where money that could go to feeding the population currently goes to servicing debt instead. In addition to a G-20 task force on ending hunger and poverty, he also plans to stand up a second one focused on combating climate change.

That proposed agenda is Lula at his best, highlighting his own personal trajectory as the president who grew up poor, never finished high school, was injured in a manufacturing accident, led union protests and spent time in prison as a pro-democracy protester under Brazil’s dictatorship. He subsequently lived up to that background when he first became president in 2003 by lifting millions of Brazilians out of poverty with the help of some innovative cash-transfer social programs.

Now he wants to take that agenda global. And though his rhetoric can grow heated when railing against multilateral finance, that doesn’t diminish the fact that Lula is a pragmatic negotiator when it comes to developing and implementing policies. That pragmatism is what led him to implement a pro-growth economic agenda in his first two terms as president from 2003 to 2010 and to adopt a similar approach when he returned to office this year.

Unfortunately, Lula’s other comments at the G-20 Summit ensured that nobody paid attention to or cared about his agenda for the coming year. Dismayed by the absence of Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin in New Delhi, Lula said that he would make sure that geopolitics did not get in the way of next year’s event. He went so far as to promise that Putin—who avoided the G-20 Summit as well as last month’s BRICS Summit in South Africa due to an outstanding warrant by the International Criminal Court over his war crimes in Ukraine—would be able to travel to Brazil next year without the threat of arrest. After the immediate and predictable backlash, Lula was subsequently forced to backtrack, claiming that he didn’t know what the ICC was and had no idea that the arrest warrant might be enforceable in Brazil, which is a signatory to the court’s founding treaty and therefore obligated to comply with its rulings.

Whether or not Lula was aware of the ICC issue, he knows that Brazil’s courts are famously independent and confrontational from personal experience. They jailed Lula himself just a few years ago on corruption charges, and they are currently targeting his predecessor, former President Jair Bolsonaro, in a case in which Lula cannot interfere. Put simply, Lula can’t control the court system the way authoritarian leaders can, and he knows it. For him to promise that Putin wouldn’t be arrested in Brazil wasn’t just an insult to international law, but also a clearly false statement about Brazil’s democracy and separation of powers.

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Breakthrough at BRICS Summit: Modi and Xi Resolve Border Dispute

The 16th BRICS Summit, held in Kazan, Russia, saw a significant development in the ongoing India-China border dispute. At the summit, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping met for the first time since 2020. This meeting resulted in a significant agreement to “completely disengage and resolve” the border issues that arose in 2020. Key outcomes of the Modi-Xi…

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[ad_1] Paromita Das GG News Bureau New Delhi, 20th Dec. In a significant shift after years of tension, Bharat and China have embarked on cautious diplomatic overtures to repair their strained relationship. The October meeting between Bharatiya Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping marked a pivotal moment, initiating a dialogue after five years of deadlock. However, a new survey titled “Pulse Of The People: State of Bharat-China Relations Survey Report 2024” reveals that while the government pursues engagement, the Bharatiya populace remains deeply skeptical of China’s intentions. This tension between diplomatic gestures and public sentiment encapsulates the complexity of Bharat-China relations in 2024. The survey, published by the Takshashila Institution, provides a nuanced picture of how Bharatiya view the evolving dynamic between the two neighbors. It identifies the border dispute as the “biggest stressor” in the relationship—a sentiment echoed by both Bharatiya and Chinese officials. National Security Adviser Ajit Doval’s recent meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi highlighted the renewed emphasis on resolving the border impasse, particularly in eastern Ladakh. Yet, despite these talks, the survey underscores a prevailing belief that mutual trust remains elusive, and Bharatiya overwhelmingly support strengthening defense infrastructure alongside diplomatic efforts. The most striking finding of the survey is the domestic sentiment regarding Bharat’s global alignments. A commanding 69.2% of respondents believe that if forced to choose, Bharat should align with the US-led West rather than with China and Russia. This preference for the West reflects a pragmatic outlook shaped by Bharat’s aspirations for global leadership and the strategic benefits of aligning with established democratic powers. It also indicates a public wariness of China’s growing regional influence, particularly its inroads into Bharat’s immediate neighborhood. https://twitter.com/TakshashilaInst/status/1869016939865293013 The data presents a duality in public opinion. While a significant portion of respondents (49.6%) agree that greater trade with China aligns with Bharat’s developmental and security interests, and over half (56.3%) support Chinese investments for their potential to create employment, the trust deficit runs deep. A substantial 61.5% of respondents believe that a more democratic China could improve bilateral ties, though 46.6% maintain that the relationship will remain fraught regardless of Beijing’s leadership. Interestingly, the survey also delves into broader geopolitical concerns. Respondents see China’s influence in Bharat’s neighborhood as the second-most pressing issue after the border dispute, reflecting anxieties over projects like the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and Beijing’s growing clout in Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Myanmar. At the same time, respondents are skeptical about the effectiveness of multilateral initiatives like the Quad in countering China, with 50.8% describing its impact as “somewhat effective” and 44.4% labeling it “ineffective.” On cultural and ideological issues, the survey offers fascinating insights. An overwhelming 64% of respondents favor recognizing the Dalai Lama’s successor nominated by the Tibetan Administration-in-Exile, highlighting Bharat’s enduring sympathy for the Tibetan cause. Additionally, when it comes to Taiwan, a majority (54.4%) believe Bharat should adopt a peace-brokering role, emphasizing diplomacy over confrontation. These findings underscore the Bharatiya public’s nuanced approach to contentious issues, advocating for pragmatism without compromising on values. China’s official response to these developments has been measured. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian expressed Beijing’s willingness to “properly settle differences with sincerity,” aligning with the public’s desire for dialogue. However, the question remains whether this rhetoric can translate into action.

History suggests that China’s overtures often serve strategic objectives, raising concerns about the durability of its commitments. The survey also sheds light on the enduring mistrust stemming from China’s territorial ambitions and its opaque political ecosystem. While many respondents acknowledge the benefits of economic engagement, the shadow of past betrayals—such as the 1962 war and the 2020 Galwan clashes—continues to loom large. For the Bharatiya government, navigating this terrain requires balancing public skepticism with diplomatic pragmatism. At the heart of this delicate balancing act lies Bharat’s aspiration to emerge as a global power while safeguarding its sovereignty and interests. The preference for aligning with the US-led West reflects not only strategic considerations but also a broader ideological alignment with democratic values. Yet, this inclination does not preclude a pragmatic engagement with China, especially in areas of mutual benefit like trade and investment. The findings also offer a sobering reminder of the fragility of Bharat-China relations. While talks between Modi and Xi and the recent Doval-Wang meeting signal a thaw, the deep-seated mistrust between the two nations—and within their respective populations—suggests that the path to normalization will be long and fraught with challenges. For Bharat, building a robust defense posture and leveraging alliances like the Quad are critical to maintaining a position of strength in these negotiations. In conclusion, the “Pulse Of The People” survey underscores the complexity of Bharat-China relations at a pivotal moment in their shared history. While diplomatic channels are opening, public sentiment remains wary, advocating for a combination of military preparedness and cautious engagement. For Bharat, this dual approach is not just strategic but essential in navigating a future marked by both competition and cooperation with its northern neighbor. The thaw in relations, while promising, will require sustained effort, trust-building, and a commitment to addressing the core issues that continue to divide these two Asian giants. Whether this fragile détente can evolve into a stable partnership remains an open question, one that will shape the region’s geopolitical landscape in the years to come.     The post Bharat-China Relations: A Fragile Thaw Amid Persistent Domestic Skepticism appeared first on Global Governance News- Asia's First Bilingual News portal for Global News and Updates. [ad_2] Source link

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[ad_1] Paromita Das GG News Bureau New Delhi, 20th Dec. In a significant shift after years of tension, Bharat and China have embarked on cautious diplomatic overtures to repair their strained relationship. The October meeting between Bharatiya Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping marked a pivotal moment, initiating a dialogue after five years of deadlock. However, a new survey titled “Pulse Of The People: State of Bharat-China Relations Survey Report 2024” reveals that while the government pursues engagement, the Bharatiya populace remains deeply skeptical of China’s intentions. This tension between diplomatic gestures and public sentiment encapsulates the complexity of Bharat-China relations in 2024. The survey, published by the Takshashila Institution, provides a nuanced picture of how Bharatiya view the evolving dynamic between the two neighbors. It identifies the border dispute as the “biggest stressor” in the relationship—a sentiment echoed by both Bharatiya and Chinese officials. National Security Adviser Ajit Doval’s recent meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi highlighted the renewed emphasis on resolving the border impasse, particularly in eastern Ladakh. Yet, despite these talks, the survey underscores a prevailing belief that mutual trust remains elusive, and Bharatiya overwhelmingly support strengthening defense infrastructure alongside diplomatic efforts. The most striking finding of the survey is the domestic sentiment regarding Bharat’s global alignments. A commanding 69.2% of respondents believe that if forced to choose, Bharat should align with the US-led West rather than with China and Russia. This preference for the West reflects a pragmatic outlook shaped by Bharat’s aspirations for global leadership and the strategic benefits of aligning with established democratic powers. It also indicates a public wariness of China’s growing regional influence, particularly its inroads into Bharat’s immediate neighborhood. https://twitter.com/TakshashilaInst/status/1869016939865293013 The data presents a duality in public opinion. While a significant portion of respondents (49.6%) agree that greater trade with China aligns with Bharat’s developmental and security interests, and over half (56.3%) support Chinese investments for their potential to create employment, the trust deficit runs deep. A substantial 61.5% of respondents believe that a more democratic China could improve bilateral ties, though 46.6% maintain that the relationship will remain fraught regardless of Beijing’s leadership. Interestingly, the survey also delves into broader geopolitical concerns. Respondents see China’s influence in Bharat’s neighborhood as the second-most pressing issue after the border dispute, reflecting anxieties over projects like the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and Beijing’s growing clout in Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Myanmar. At the same time, respondents are skeptical about the effectiveness of multilateral initiatives like the Quad in countering China, with 50.8% describing its impact as “somewhat effective” and 44.4% labeling it “ineffective.” On cultural and ideological issues, the survey offers fascinating insights. An overwhelming 64% of respondents favor recognizing the Dalai Lama’s successor nominated by the Tibetan Administration-in-Exile, highlighting Bharat’s enduring sympathy for the Tibetan cause. Additionally, when it comes to Taiwan, a majority (54.4%) believe Bharat should adopt a peace-brokering role, emphasizing diplomacy over confrontation. These findings underscore the Bharatiya public’s nuanced approach to contentious issues, advocating for pragmatism without compromising on values. China’s official response to these developments has been measured. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian expressed Beijing’s willingness to “properly settle differences with sincerity,” aligning with the public’s desire for dialogue. However, the question remains whether this rhetoric can translate into action.

History suggests that China’s overtures often serve strategic objectives, raising concerns about the durability of its commitments. The survey also sheds light on the enduring mistrust stemming from China’s territorial ambitions and its opaque political ecosystem. While many respondents acknowledge the benefits of economic engagement, the shadow of past betrayals—such as the 1962 war and the 2020 Galwan clashes—continues to loom large. For the Bharatiya government, navigating this terrain requires balancing public skepticism with diplomatic pragmatism. At the heart of this delicate balancing act lies Bharat’s aspiration to emerge as a global power while safeguarding its sovereignty and interests. The preference for aligning with the US-led West reflects not only strategic considerations but also a broader ideological alignment with democratic values. Yet, this inclination does not preclude a pragmatic engagement with China, especially in areas of mutual benefit like trade and investment. The findings also offer a sobering reminder of the fragility of Bharat-China relations. While talks between Modi and Xi and the recent Doval-Wang meeting signal a thaw, the deep-seated mistrust between the two nations—and within their respective populations—suggests that the path to normalization will be long and fraught with challenges. For Bharat, building a robust defense posture and leveraging alliances like the Quad are critical to maintaining a position of strength in these negotiations. In conclusion, the “Pulse Of The People” survey underscores the complexity of Bharat-China relations at a pivotal moment in their shared history. While diplomatic channels are opening, public sentiment remains wary, advocating for a combination of military preparedness and cautious engagement. For Bharat, this dual approach is not just strategic but essential in navigating a future marked by both competition and cooperation with its northern neighbor. The thaw in relations, while promising, will require sustained effort, trust-building, and a commitment to addressing the core issues that continue to divide these two Asian giants. Whether this fragile détente can evolve into a stable partnership remains an open question, one that will shape the region’s geopolitical landscape in the years to come.     The post Bharat-China Relations: A Fragile Thaw Amid Persistent Domestic Skepticism appeared first on Global Governance News- Asia's First Bilingual News portal for Global News and Updates. [ad_2] Source link

[odnewsin]

Successful Modi-Xi meeting signifies new beginning of India-China ties: Senior CPC official

Beijing: The “successful” meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping in Russia in October “signified a new beginning” of India-China relations, a senior minister of the ruling CPC has said. Liu Jianchao, Minister of the International Department of the Chinese Communist Party of China (CPC) was referring to the Modi-Jinping meeting at Kazan in Russia on the sidelines of…

[hindustanmorning]

Start of withdrawal for Indian, Chinese troops

India and China are starting to mend their relations after a prolonged period of tension. Following the Kazan meeting between PM Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping, an agreement was made to withdraw troops on the LAC and China began removing its tents. Following this, the disengagement process began. On the 28th and 29th of October, both armies will withdraw. Patrolling will commence in…

[sagorika]

A comparative analysis of the Robotics Market in India vs China

Robotics Market in India and China The historic handshake between PM Modi and Xi Jinping in Kazan after the India-China LAC agreement. The meeting amid the backdrop of the BRICS summit in Russia, paved the way for strongly needed negotiations between two countries, India and China. It can change the whole geo-political tension between the two Asian countries and also the trade businesses,…

[thepopoptic]

World leaders are aligning themselves with Russia.

[darkmaga-returns]

By C. J. Polychroniou

The recently concluded 2024 BRICS (an acronym for the combined economies of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) summit, hosted by Russian President Vladimir Putin in Kazan and attended by scores of Global South leaders, including Chinese President Xi Jinping, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, was the largest diplomatic forum in Russia since Putin ordered troops into Ukraine in 2022. With 36 countries attending, and more than 20 of them represented by heads of state, the three-day BRICS bloc of developing economies summit showed that Russia is anything but isolated on the global stage. The meeting highlighted the current geopolitical situation, the sanctions imposed by the United States on China, Russia and Iran, which all participants condemned as “unlawful,” and the need for an alternative payment system. The promotion and development of alternative financial instruments to gain greater independence from the dollar is perhaps the most important concern of the BRICS grouping. Yet no concrete resolutions were made at the 2024 BRICS summit.

Still, there is much more to be read into the 2024 BRICS summit than a big diplomatic win for Putin over Russia’s invasion into Ukraine, which is how most of the mainstream corporate media opted to frame the summit. First, since Putin’s rise to power, multipolarity has been a central focus of Russia’s foreign policy agenda, as it is seen as a counterweight to the global hegemony of the U.S. and its allies. Beijing’s emphasis under the leadership of Xi Jinping is also on building a multipolar world. And more and more countries in the Global South are looking to geopolitical alliances to escape influence and economic dependence on the United States and Europe.

BRICS countries say they seek to provide an alternative to the Western-led world order as they believe it is unfair, inequitable and exploitative. And the grouping has been gaining in strength, size and significance. It is estimated that BRICS countries account for 35 percent of the world economy and 45 percent of the population. In fact, not only have the BRICS countries’ share in world GDP overtaken that of G7, but the world economy relies increasingly on the emerging economies to drive expansion, according to the IMF.

At the present time, the BRICS includes 10 countries — Brazil, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Iran, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, United Arab Emirates — but more than 30 countries have expressed interest in joining, including NATO-member Turkey.

[cavenewstimes]

India makes it clear it's not interested in a Western alliance

A meeting Wednesday between India’s Narendra Modi and China’s Xi Jinping in Kazan, Russia was the first in five years, and will likely be viewed with dismay in Washington, Ottawa and other Western capitals. While it probably doesn’t mark the beginning of a new Beijing-New Delhi axis, it does seem to signal that India is not about to sign on to an anti-Beijing Western alliance either, despite the…

[mariacallous]

As leaders from member states of the BRICS bloc convened for a summit in the Russian city of Kazan this week, Vladimir Putin took the opportunity to paint Russia as the leader of an emerging new world order. Meduza has obtained a copy of the Kremlin’s instructions for how the country’s state-funded and pro-government media should cover the event. In addition to its talking points on the BRICS forum, the guidelines tell propagandists to frame Russians’ purchasing patterns as a sign that Western sanctions are failing. It also calls for the media to promote the conspiracy theory that the U.S. government plans to engage in widespread election fraud to ensure Kamala Harris is elected in November.

Vladimir Putin is the “informal leader of the global majority.”

The elites in Western countries are “panicking.”

The West as a whole is “racked with anxiety.”

These are some of the talking points from a guide written by the Putin administration for how Russia’s propaganda media should cover the BRICS summit, which is taking place in the Russian city of Kazan on October 22–24. (A copy of the document is in Meduza’s possession.) The forum is the largest meeting of world leaders that’s taken place in Russia since the start of the full-scale war in Ukraine.

In the guide, Putin’s team instructs Russia’s state-funded and pro-Kremlin media to report that the “entire world is focused” on the summit. (Many of the world’s leading media outlets did indeed publish articles in recent weeks discussing what to expect at the summit.) The document also tells outlets to push the idea that the event proves Western attempts to isolate Russia “have failed”:

When it comes to Vladimir Putin’s influence on world affairs, media outlets around the world agree: he plays a leading role and shapes the prospects for collective development, which promises to bring mutual benefits to Russia and billions of people worldwide.

The document specifies that while Putin is “establishing strategic ties that extend in multiple directions,” the West is “satisfied with fleeting alliances” and “betrays its former friends” (though the instructions provide no examples of fleeting alliances or betrayals).

The guidelines also place special emphasis on the idea of a “payment system within the BRICS platform.” As part of its plan to challenge the world’s dollar-based financial system, Russia has proposed building a settlement system called “Brics Bridge” that would be used exclusively by the central banks of BRICS member states (primarily to bypass sanctions). The Putin administration directs the media to say that this innovation will “undermine U.S. dominance by displacing the dollar from its leading position.” However, even Russian economists have acknowledged that this is unlikely to occur, at least in the near future.

Pro-Kremlin media outlets and Telegram channels have employed the guide’s talking points. For example, Lenta.ru reported that Europe is “frightened” by the proposed BRICS payment system, while Komsomolskaya Pravda said the Western press is “scrambling” in response to the summit and that Putin is “betting on BRICS and winning.”

RT editor-in-chief Margarita Simonyan and her media outlet have especially emphasized the “failure of international isolation.” On October 22, the first day of the summit, Putin met with several foreign leaders, including Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. No new specific agreements were reached in the course of these meetings, but the Russian president still appeared pleased with them.

“Russian-Chinese cooperation in global affairs is one of the key stabilizing factors on the world stage. We aim to further strengthen our coordination on all multilateral platforms to ensure global security and a just global order,” Putin told Xi Jinping. In his meeting with the Indian leader, the Russian president said that he and Modi understand each other without interpreters, as they have a special “relationship.”

Russia’s propagandists also highlighted the purported forthcoming expansion of BRICS. At least some of the bloc’s original members, however, appear to oppose this idea. According to a Bloomberg report citing officials from India, Brazil, and South Africa, these countries (along with the UAE) don’t want the group to be seen as an “anti-Western front” as they themselves actively engage with Western nations. (India’s Foreign Ministry has officially denied that the country opposes BRICS expansion.)

Not all of the Kremlin’s recommended talking points concern the BRICS summit. For example, it tells propagandists to report that Russians have started to prefer domestic products to foreign ones (though it doesn’t acknowledge any possible links between this “preference” and wartime sanctions). It also tells them to report that the U.S. government is planning to rig the upcoming presidential election in favor of Vice President Kamala Harris. According to the document, the Biden administration is preparing a large-scale ballot-stuffing operation, including by the addition of migrants and dead people to the voter rolls. Russia’s promotion of these conspiracy theories is nothing new; the pro-Kremlin media also reported on election fraud involving “dead Americans” four years ago, when current U.S. President Joe Biden was elected.