I am sharing my comments published in South China Morning Post, today on the topic published yesterday with URL given below. Capital control may be one reason for delay of BRI projects, but that is not the only reason. The insecurities of host countries, trust deficit of some countries viewing OBOR exploitative, and security concerns … Continue reading Beijing’s strict capital controls delay BRI projects
China angered by THAAD, vows ‘resolute’ measures, US declines negotiation with North Korea : How it concerns India?
The United States rebuffed a proposal from China to “apply the brakes” to an escalating standoff with North Korea, to engage with the “irresponsible” Kim Jong Un (Washington Post, March 09,2017). The plans to deploy the missile system by the end of this year have angered not only North Korea, but also China and Russia, … Continue reading China angered by THAAD, vows ‘resolute’ measures, US declines negotiation with North Korea : How it concerns India?
Is it Role Reversal? Protectionist Trump – America First, or China Going Global
President Donald Trump’s swearing in speech from Capitol Hill on January20, 2017, resonating “America First” policy, appeared as an extension of election rhetoric, reassuring his voters that he will pursue agendas for which he has been voted to power as a President. The world seems to have perceived it as protectionist policy, inward looking … Continue reading Is it Role Reversal? Protectionist Trump – America First, or China Going Global
CPEC- Benign economic Game Changer or Dangerous Strategic Gamble
China’s handing over of two combat ships to Pakistan on January 14, 2017, for ‘safety of Gwadar Port’ (Dawn, 15 January,2017) and later the headline was changed to ‘for Maritime Security’, on clarification from Pakistan Maritime Security Agency. It opens a new line of argument, which China has been avoiding to commit so far, that … Continue reading CPEC- Benign economic Game Changer or Dangerous Strategic Gamble
Interesting Update: Let us not mix Economic Cooperation and Strategic Divergence
Interesting Update Global Times in its article 'India should focus on preserving good economic ties with China, rather than on the S.China Sea' (url attached), published on 08 August 16 (also replicated in The Times of India, and other newspapers), has tried to put economic bait to India, at the cost of not voicing her concerns … Continue reading Interesting Update: Let us not mix Economic Cooperation and Strategic Divergence
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