INDIA CHINA Connect

India’s smartphone exports to the US surged in October to 1.47 billion dollars, driving April–October shipments to 10.78 billion dollars despite earlier monthly dips.

China’s trade surplus hit US$1.076 trillion in 11 months, driven by a November export rebound and diversified markets despite weak US demand.

The Trump Group plans to invest up to ₹1 trillion in Telangana over the next decade, focusing on the massive Bharat Future City project.

India will launch the first global digital traditional medicine library at the WHO summit, presenting 2.5 million open‑access documents.

Neal Mohan, YouTube’s CEO, was named Time’s 2025 CEO of the Year for his steady leadership and influence over global digital culture.

Putin views his India visit as a powerful reaffirmation of a trusted, historic partnership. He praises India’s rise as “almost a miracle,” calls Modi “a reliable person… India got lucky,” and celebrates cultural bonds “heart to heart.” Confident in new opportunities across defence, energy, and trade, he sees the relationship entering a fresh era of depth, wisdom, and strategic stability.

Jaideep Prabhu says global consensus on a low‑carbon future is growing, though speed and financing remain contested. Emerging economies face a difficult transition but are driving low‑cost clean energy and digital innovation. Climate justice gaps persist as richer nations hesitate on support. Sustainability is now central to development, pushed by science, activism and rising renewable solutions.

India and Russia reaffirm strong ties despite US pressure over Russian oil. Ahead of President Putin’s visit, both nations emphasize strategic autonomy, deep cooperation in defence and energy, and a partnership free from third‑party influence.

China’s dominance of the rare earths supply chain gives it major geopolitical leverage, especially in trade tensions with the U.S. Despite renewed Western investment, alternative supply routes will take years to develop.

Indian enrolments in US universities hit 3.63 lakh in 2024–25, widening the gap with declining Chinese numbers.

US education data shows steep declines in 12th‑grade math and reading proficiency, prompting renewed concern and political debate.

India’s priorities strongly shaped the G20 Summit in South Africa, with leaders echoing its focus on counterterrorism, digital innovation, women’s empowerment, disaster resilience, food security, health cooperation, and climate finance.

India’s development model showcases how economic growth, innovation, and inclusivity can progress together.

Nearly 500,000 China–Japan flight bookings were abruptly canceled after Beijing warned citizens against visiting Japan, following comments by Prime Minister Kishida about defending Taiwan.

India is rapidly emerging as a global hub for Media Capability Centres (MCCs), driving creativity, technology, and innovation for major media companies.

China has surpassed the U.S. in global research output, publishing 1.1 million papers in 2024 versus America’s 880,000.

MIT scientist Dr. Deblina Sarkar, originally from Kolkata, has developed Circulatronics—a nanoscale technology using SWED chips that travel through the bloodstream to treat brain disorders without surgery.

India aims to create global-scale public sector banks through a new wave of consolidation, aligning with its Viksit Bharat 2047 vision of becoming a developed economy.

India, the Land of Spices, dominates global spice production and exports, contributing significantly to agricultural trade. With exports worth over USD 4.45 billion in FY 2024–25, India supplies 225+ spice varieties to 200 countries.

Three 22-year-old friends — Adarsh Hiremath, Surya Midha, and Brendan Foody — have become the world’s youngest self-made billionaires after their AI startup Mercor hit a $10 billion valuation.