INDIA CHINA Connect

China Eastern Airlines has resumed its Shanghai–Delhi route after a five-year break, becoming the first Chinese carrier to reconnect China and India in 2025.

The article urges a decade-long plan for digital resilience—investing in core technologies, fostering self-reliant innovation, and ensuring data sovereignty—to transform India from a dependent digital market into a democratic, globally competitive, and independent technological power by 2035.

ISRO’s successful launch of CMS-03 aboard the powerful LVM3-M5 “Bahubali” rocket marks another milestone in India’s ascent as a space power.

India’s total installed power capacity has surpassed 500 GW, with non-fossil fuel sources contributing 51%.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the $120 billion RDI Scheme to boost India’s research and innovation ecosystem, marking a major push for homegrown technology.

Launched in 2018, Ayushman Bharat–PMJAY has grown into the world’s largest public healthcare programme, offering free treatment worth up to ₹5 lakh (USD 6,000) per family annually.

Indian students are increasingly reconsidering overseas education due to rising costs, stricter visa rules, and the rupee's depreciation.

The Indian government plans a ₹13,000 crore initiative to boost domestic toy manufacturing, reduce import reliance, and create jobs.

The Indian government aims to raise the Female Labour Force Participation Rate (F-LFPR) to 35% by 2030, up from 26.2% in 2025.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his Diwali message, reflected on Lord Ram's teachings of righteousness and courage to fight injustice, drawing parallels with Operation Sindoor, where India upheld justice.

India’s AI investments have exceeded $20 billion in 2025, driven by private and government funding. Major contributions include Google’s $15 billion AI hub in Visakhapatnam, AWS’s $12.7 billion cloud infrastructure plan, and Microsoft’s $3 billion pledge.

The implementation of GST 2.0 has significantly boosted India's automotive industry, doubling car sales to over 500,000 units within a month. Festive season sales reached 650,000–700,000 units, with top automakers like Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors, and Hyundai recording exceptional growth.

AMIES Technology, a recent spin-off from SMEE, is bolstering China’s semiconductor ambitions by showcasing advanced lithography and packaging tools at the WeSemiBay Expo 2025.

India's household gold reserves have surged to $3.8 trillion in 2025, driven by a 62% rise in gold prices, now nearly 89% of GDP. With 34,600 tonnes of gold, India is the second-largest global gold consumer.

India's ranking in the Global Innovation Index (GII) 2025 showcases its strong innovation ecosystem, with four clusters among the world's top innovation hubs.

India’s Nuclear Energy Mission aims to expand nuclear power capacity from 8.8 GW to 100 GW by 2047, requiring ₹20 lakh crore (US$241 billion USD) investment, robust uranium sourcing, and 61,000 skilled workers.

Zoho’s Chief Scientist Sridhar Vembu emphasizes India's push for self-reliance in technology through initiatives like Arattai, aligning with the Swadeshi movement.

China is easing age limits for civil service applicants, raising the cap to 38 nationally and up to 43 for advanced degree holders.

Zoho’s messaging app Arattai, launched in 2021, combines simplicity with advanced engineering, backed by over 15 years of R&D. Co-founder Sridhar Vembu highlighted its proprietary frameworks for performance, scalability, and security.

China aims to lead global science and technology by 2035, focusing on breakthroughs in semiconductors and AI. National R&D investment surged by 48% since 2020, with notable progress in space exploration and 5G.