INDIA CHINA Connect

India’s proactive doctrine, exemplified by Operation Sindoor, emphasizes strategic resolve and global engagement. A unified political approach and expanded preventive diplomacy aim to counter apathy and indifference, safeguarding India’s sovereignty and security while shaping global understanding.

The Indian Navy inducted INSV Kaundinya, a stitched ship inspired by 5th-century Ajanta Cave paintings, at Karwar naval base.

China and Europe are actively courting U.S.-based researchers facing funding cuts and political challenges.

The proposed 5% US excise tax on remittances by non-citizens has alarmed the Indian diaspora and experts, citing discrimination and economic impacts.

India’s Semiconductor Mission, "Semicon 2.0," targets capturing 5% of the global chip market by 2030.

India’s robust domestic economy, low reliance on exports, and proactive government policies position it well to withstand global trade challenges and U.S. tariffs.

Apple and Foxconn are strengthening their presence in India, with Foxconn investing $1.5 billion to expand its production facilities.

By 2030, major economies like the US, Germany, and Japan may face a 50-million-worker shortage, which could swell to 250 million by 2050.

China's BeiDou satellite navigation system, a homegrown alternative to GPS, generated 575.8 billion yuan ($79.9 billion USD) in 2024, growing 7.39%.

China has launched two record-breaking car carriers, highlighting its rapid rise as the world’s largest car exporter.

Gujarat’s Asiatic lion population has risen to 891, up from 674 in five years, per the 2024 census, marking a historic recovery.

Two volumes of the 2,300-year-old Zidanku Silk Manuscripts, China’s oldest known silk books dating to 300 BC, were returned from the Smithsonian Institution after 79 years abroad.