Pakistan has deployed 15,000-strong force for Chinese security, yet kidnapping of two Chinese workers is a cause of concern to them. If the trend continues ( which is quite possible because Taliban despite being nurtured by Pakistan, its faction TTP is targeting Pakistan Army, and ISIS is making inroads there) then its reasonable to … Continue reading China’s experiment with Terrorism
Skipping OBOR Summit would reflect ‘India First’ policy
The People’s Daily on May13, 2017 confirmed the participation of US, EU, some European Countries, Japan and South Korea in Belt and Road Forum (BRF) commencing in Beijing on May14, 2017.The last day surprise entry by US could be attributed to some commercial and economic quid pro quo, intense Chinese diplomatic efforts, and hidden agenda … Continue reading Skipping OBOR Summit would reflect ‘India First’ policy
China keen, but Pakistan nervous about India’s Participation in OBOR Summit
As per 'Pakistan Today' daily newspaper, dated May 08, 2017, Pakistan on Monday sought clarification from Chinese officials over content of Chinese Ambassador Luo Zhaohui’s address at the United Service Institution(USI of India), an Indian think tank, on Friday, when the text was released by the Chinese Embassy on Monday. With only four days to … Continue reading China keen, but Pakistan nervous about India’s Participation in OBOR Summit
How China’s ‘Purse Diplomacy’ or ‘Infrastructure Diplomacy’ could be exploitative?
The future of the Chinese-financed, US$3.6 billion ($4.77 billion) Myitsone hydropower dam project, remains a troublesome issue for discussion during President U Htin Kyaw’s visit to Beijing on 11 April, due to its domestic opposition in Myanmar. Beijing seems to be inclined for a convenient bargain with concessions on preferential access to the strategic Kyaukpyu … Continue reading How China’s ‘Purse Diplomacy’ or ‘Infrastructure Diplomacy’ could be exploitative?
Xi-Trump summit overshadowed by Attack on Syria: N Korea a big divide
Sharing with friends my comments on the subject published in South China Morning Post on April 9,2017. Two days back I had predicted the outcome in my comments published in SCMP, on the Topic 'Why the Xi-Trump summit is a high-stakes gamble' which are given after these comments. The old predictions stand vindicated, as the … Continue reading Xi-Trump summit overshadowed by Attack on Syria: N Korea a big divide
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