Washington, July 27 (IANS) The recent surge in militant attacks in Pakistan has heightened concerns for China, which has invested billions of dollars in the South Asian nation since 2015.In recent years, the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has increasingly targeted Chinese interests, alleging that Beijing is exploiting Balochistan’s natural resources, a report has stated.”For China, Pakistan’s Balochistan represents a massive investment that’s a crucial part of its touted Belt and Road Initiative (…
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Washington, July 23 (IANS) China’s expanding influence within the United Nations emerged as a major concern during a Congressional hearing, with senior Trump administration officials and lawmakers warning that Beijing is using the international organisation to advance its strategic, military and technological interests.During a House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing on United Nations reform on Wednesday (local time), US Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz said Washington was actively working to cou…
New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) Pakistan’s largest operating copper and gold mine is facing the threat of a shutdown within a month as worsening security in the restive Balochistan province disrupts the transport of critical supplies, according to a report.As per analysis of Mining.com, a letter sent to Pakistan’s Ministry of Energy warned that operations at the Saindak Copper-Gold Mine have been severely affected by the militant insurgency in Balochistan, raising the possibility of a production halt …
New Delhi, July 15 (IANS) China’s growing investments in African ports undermine the sovereignty of African nations and are being repurposed for military and intelligence uses, a new report has said.As China invested $50 billion in African port infrastructure since 2013, the report from the US-based ADF (Africa Defense Forum) said these investments are part of the Belt and Road Initiative, which include port enhancements and improvements to railways and industrial zones.China is financing, con…
Dhaka, July 13 (IANS) Security concerns remain perhaps the biggest obstacle for the implementation of the proposed China-Myanmar-Bangladesh Economic Corridor (CMBC), despite renewed momentum for the project following Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s visit to China in June. The corridor was among the key issues discussed during the visit. It envisages a road and rail network linking Kunming in China’s Yunnan province with Bangladesh’s ports via Myanmar, a report has stated.Highlighting …
Ottawa, July 11 (IANS) The recent visit of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi was intended to convey that India is indispensable to Japan’s Free and Open Indo-Pacific (FOIP) vision, particularly at a time when US President Donald Trump has signalled his apparent distaste for both the FOIP and the Quad, a report has stated.It noted that Takaichi’s revised FOIP reflects this approach by placing greater emphasis on economics while also integrating maritime security, connectivity, and industrial…
New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) China now appears to be trying to re-establish its influence in Nepal after a Bangladesh foray, with new promises of economic assistance and infrastructure development. With China’s Vice Minister for Commerce Yan Dong’s Kathmandu visit this week, the message was unmistakable.Beijing wants deeper economic ties, faster project delivery, and formal safeguards for its investors.This followed Nepal Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal’s meeting with his Chinese counterpart Wang Y…
New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) How feasible the proposed China-Myanmar-Bangladesh Economic Corridor (CMBC) will be is a question being raised by certain sections in Dhaka, as per reports.China has already involved itself in infrastructure projects under the ambitious Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Afghanistan in the region, where progress has been mixed. Beijing is facing credibility issues due to unfulfilled promises and local resistance.The CMBC has introduced anot…
New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) From Security And Growth for All in the Region (SAGAR) to Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions (MAHASAGAR), India’s maritime vision has grown into a leadership position, which resonates with Japan’s Free and Open Indo-Pacific (FOIP) framework, as said by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi herself in a recent article. Together, the initiatives of two Premiers represent a democratic axis in the Indo-Pacific that blends security with development…
New Delhi, June 14 (IANS) According to Dr. Nadia Helmy’s report published in Modern Diplomacy, Chinese intelligence and security agencies view the crackdown on influence thuggery and the arrest of Sabry Nakhnoukh by Egyptian security forces in June 2026 as a significant step in ensuring the stability of Chinese investments.This reportedly suggests a fundamental evolution in Beijing’s foreign policy.Rather than strictly adhering to its historical policy of “non-interference”, China is proactively…