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Chinese manufacturers are expanding overseas to counter weak domestic demand, rising competition, and shifting supply chains. Firms are opening factories in Southeast Asia and emerging markets to secure new revenue and stay close to relocated clients. Despite regulatory hurdles, geopolitical risks, and high operating costs abroad, global expansion is increasingly essential for maintaining competitiveness and long‑term stability.

Chinese Manufacturers Accelerate Global Expansion Amid Domestic Pressures

Chinese manufacturers are expanding overseas to counter weak domestic demand, rising competition, and shifting supply chains.

India’s workforce is set to expand by 144 million by 2050, while China’s will shrink by 239 million due to aging and low fertility. This widening demographic gap will reshape global labor dynamics, influencing supply chains, investment, and economic strategy. As China contracts, India’s growing labor pool positions it as an increasingly attractive hub for industry and global growth.

India and China’s Diverging Demographic Futures: What Their Labor Forces Signal for the Global Economy

India’s workforce is set to expand by 144 million by 2050, while China’s will shrink by 239 million due to aging and low fertility.

Abhay Kumar Singh, a Patna-born doctor-turned-politician, is Russia’s first Indian-origin legislator, elected twice in Kursk. His journey from Soviet-era struggles to public office mirrors evolving India–Russia ties. Admired locally, he blends Indian roots with Russian political life, advocating strong governance while maintaining grassroots outreach and symbolizing a personal bridge between the two nations.

From Patna to Kursk: The Remarkable Journey of Russia’s First Indian-Origin Legislator

Abhay Kumar Singh, a Patna-born doctor-turned-politician, is Russia’s first Indian-origin legislator, elected twice in Kursk.

China is testing autonomous mining trucks at the 5,600‑metre‑high Huoshaoyun lead‑zinc site in Xinjiang, creating the world’s highest unmanned mine. The vast deposit’s harsh, low‑oxygen environment makes automation essential. Using 5G coordination and remote‑control systems, the trucks boost safety and efficiency. China aims to expand the fleet and fully automate all mining operations.

China Tests the Limits of 5,600 m Engineering With Record-Breaking High-Altitude Autonomous Mine

China is testing autonomous mining trucks at the 5,600‑metre‑high Huoshaoyun lead‑zinc site in Xinjiang, creating the world’s highest unmanned mine.

The Catholic Church is India’s second‑largest non‑government landowner, managing property valued around Rs 20,000 crore and thousands of schools, colleges, and hospitals nationwide. Its vast holdings stem from colonial‑era land grants under the 1927 Indian Churches Act. With institutions across the country and ventures like a Kerala plantation, it remains a major social and economic presence.

India’s Quiet Land Giant: How the Catholic Church Became a National Property Powerhouse

The Catholic Church is India’s second‑largest non‑government landowner, managing property valued around Rs 20,000 crore and thousands of schools, colleges, and hospitals nationwide. Its vast holdings stem from colonial‑era land grants under the 1927 Indian Churches Act.

China’s new Rizhao facility converts seawater and industrial waste heat into low‑cost fresh water, green hydrogen, and mineral brine. Producing hydrogen without desalination, it delivers cheaper water than many global plants. The project showcases an efficient, low‑carbon model for coastal industries, supporting China’s clean‑energy transition and demonstrating a promising approach to sustainable water and hydrogen production.

China Unveils Pioneering Seawater-to-Hydrogen Plant Slashing Freshwater Costs

China’s new Rizhao facility converts seawater and industrial waste heat into low‑cost fresh water, green hydrogen, and mineral brine.

India sees opportunity in a projected global shortage of 700,000 semiconductor workers by 2030. As investments boost its chip ambitions, the country must quickly upgrade technical education and manufacturing training. Rising student interest and industry–academia collaboration offer momentum, while strengthening ancillary sectors like materials and packaging is vital for India to secure a stronger role in the global semiconductor ecosystem.

Chip industry faces shortage of 700,000 workers by 2030: India a big opportunity

India sees opportunity in a projected global shortage of 700,000 semiconductor workers by 2030. As investments boost its chip ambitions, the country must quickly upgrade technical education and manufacturing training.

Adani Group plans a $15 billion, five‑year expansion to lift its airport capacity to 200 million passengers annually, centered on the new Navi Mumbai airport and upgrades across six major hubs. Funded mainly by debt, the strategy aligns with India’s rapidly growing air travel market and ongoing privatization, positioning Adani for a strong role ahead of its airport unit’s planned listing.

Adani Group Charts $15 billion Major Airport Expansion

Adani Group plans a $15 billion, five‑year expansion to lift its airport capacity to 200 million passengers annually, centered on the new Navi Mumbai airport and upgrades across six major hubs.

India is attracting massive global investment in AI‑ready data centres as it produces 20% of the world’s data but has limited capacity. Tech giants like Google, OpenAI, Reliance, AWS and TCS are building large GPU‑driven facilities requiring huge power and advanced cooling. States are competing for these projects, which boost high‑skill jobs and support India’s growing data‑localisation needs.

India’s Race to Build AI Ready Data Powerhouses

India is attracting massive global investment in AI‑ready data centres as it produces 20% of the world’s data but has limited capacity.

China is rapidly electrifying its heavy‑truck fleet, driving a major drop in diesel demand and reshaping global energy forecasts. Electric truck sales have surged, supported by subsidies, falling battery costs, fast‑charging and swap networks. As adoption accelerates and exports grow, China’s freight transition is cutting emissions, displacing significant oil use, and influencing global transport and energy trends.

China’s Electric Freight Revolution Is Quietly Reshaping Global Energy Demand

China is rapidly electrifying its heavy‑truck fleet, driving a major drop in diesel demand and reshaping global energy forecasts.

India is rapidly expanding its solar capacity, highlighted by the 10‑million‑panel Bhadla Solar Park producing 2,000 MW. Alongside major projects like Pavagada and Rewa, India is cutting emissions, improving energy access, and challenging China’s dominance. Despite financial and grid hurdles, India is emerging as a key global leader in clean‑energy development.

India’s Rapid Solar Surge Signals a New Era in Clean Energy Leadership

India is rapidly expanding its solar capacity, highlighted by the 10‑million‑panel Bhadla Solar Park producing 2,000 MW. Alongside major projects like Pavagada and Rewa, India is cutting emissions, improving energy access, and challenging China’s dominance.

India’s EV market is growing fast, but most models still rely on imported components, especially from China, causing few to qualify for PLI incentives. Only six models meet domestic value‑addition norms. Despite challenges in localising batteries, motors, and electronics, strong government policies and rising domestic investment are steadily building a resilient, self-reliant EV manufacturing ecosystem.

India Races Ahead in EV Growth, but Local Manufacturing Still Faces Key Hurdles

India’s EV market is growing fast, but most models still rely on imported components, especially from China, causing few to qualify for PLI incentives.

Rising global tanker rates and sanctions have increased India’s oil import costs, prompting calls for a homegrown VLCC fleet. The government plans a $10 billion investment to buy and build over 100 tankers by 2040, reducing dependence on foreign vessels. Though challenging, the move could strengthen India’s energy security and boost its shipbuilding industry.

India’s Big Bet: Building Its Own Super Tanker Fleet to Secure Energy Future

Rising global tanker rates and sanctions have increased India’s oil import costs, prompting calls for a homegrown VLCC fleet.

ISRO is entering a high-activity phase with seven launches planned this financial year, including India’s first industry-built PSLV. Major upcoming missions include Chandrayaan‑4 (2028) and LUPEX with Japan. The agency aims to triple spacecraft production, build an Indian Space Station by 2035, and complete the Gaganyaan human mission in 2027, boosting India’s growing space ecosystem.

ISRO Embarks on a Packed Launch Schedule as India’s Space Dreams Accelerate

ISRO is entering a high-activity phase with seven launches planned this financial year, including India’s first industry-built PSLV.

Chinese automakers like BYD, MG Motor, and Volvo have captured a third of India’s EV market within two years, challenging domestic leaders Tata and Mahindra. Their focus on technology, localization, and affordability has boosted India’s EV adoption. Collaboration between Indian and Chinese manufacturers is accelerating innovation, making shared ownership central to India’s growing electric mobility future.

How Chinese EV Makers Are Powering India’s Electric Revolution

Chinese automakers like BYD, MG Motor, and Volvo have captured a third of India’s EV market within two years, challenging domestic leaders Tata and Mahindra.

India and China are rapidly emerging as global tourism powerhouses. China’s visa-free entry for 38 nations and digital upgrades have boosted foreign arrivals, while India advances through international cooperation, marketing, and infrastructure growth. Both leverage tourism for economic and cultural influence, signaling Asia’s new leadership in global travel and reshaping the world’s tourism landscape.

Asia’s Tourism Power Shift: How China and India Are Redefining Global Travel

India and China are rapidly emerging as global tourism powerhouses.

India’s Golden Crossroads: SBI Report Calls for a Comprehensive Policy as Gold Prices Hit Record Highs

Gold prices have surged over 50% in 2025 amid global tensions and a weak US dollar.

UIDAI has launched a new Aadhaar app for Android and iOS, allowing users to securely store and share Aadhaar cards digitally. Complementing mAadhaar, it enables paperless identity management, supports up to five profiles, and includes biometric protection. With easy setup, real-time updates, and QR-based sharing, the app enhances digital convenience and promotes paperless, secure governance.

India Launches New Aadhaar App for Secure Digital Storage and Sharing

UIDAI has launched a new Aadhaar app for Android and iOS, allowing users to securely store and share Aadhaar cards digitally.

China’s Fujian: A New Wave in the Asia-Pacific Naval Race

China has commissioned its third and most advanced aircraft carrier, Fujian, marking a major boost to its expanding navy.

India’s deeptech sector is set to reach USD 30 billion by 2030, driven by defence innovation and booming robotics. With defence spending doubling to USD 80 billion in a decade, India is emerging as a low-cost global hub. Robotics, AI systems, and intelligent drones lead growth, establishing deeptech as India’s next major economic engine.

India’s Deeptech Industry Poised to Become a $30 Billion Powerhouse by 2030

India’s deeptech sector is set to reach USD 30 billion by 2030, driven by defence innovation and booming robotics.

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