Category: A PEEK INTO EVERYDAY CHINA
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Chinese Military Drills and The Island Too Far
The Chinese have carried out their naval and air drills around Taiwan for the thud time in a row. There is a pattern emerging in these drills. Will it lead to an attack or a blockade? I doubt. It is more of cognitive warfare in the best traditions of the huff and puff of the…
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Thoughts on Xi Jinping Thought
The new book on The Political Thought of Xi Jinping triggered this podcast. A very interesting book which has decoded what Xi Jinping thought is all about and how does it translate into action on ground. Very important to understand his thought since what he wanted to do he has committed to paper and that…
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China-Taiwan : What Next
Dr Christina Chen of INDSR gave a great assessment of the China-Taiwan situation from ground up. Significantly, she says that Taiwanese feel that China will not attack Taiwan in the near future but will take all measures to coerce and intimidate it. A very well articulated and informed view.
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China Entrapped By Itself
China has been entrapped by itself and its state policies. As the society is reversing to a pure communist state, its efforts to capture global markets are floundering. while China projects itself as a great military, technological and diplomatic power, its internal condition is worsening. This is unlikely to change. Chine will continue to decline.
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China in a Climate Trap
Climate change is affecting all of us , but it will affect China more. The reason is simple. China has been disaster prone through out its existential history. However in the past four years, China has been recording droughts and floods alternatively of historic proportions. Its south north water transfer project is failing. Its hydro…
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Shaksgam Valley and Chinese Roads
The Shaksgam Valley is in news due to PLA presence there and a road being built on Aghil Pass. Many people have opined that the road building it is a threat to the Siachen Glacier. In this video I clarify certain issues of realities of the Military Geography of the area.
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Free Tibet
Tibet ke Azaadi mein Bharat ka Suraksha hai. This was an erudite comment on my previous videos on Tibet. A Free Tibet is however a long way off. The grip of CCP and Xi Jnping on Tibet is solid. At the same time , Tibet remains the Achilles heel of PRC. In case a free…
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India’s Cold War
India is in a Cold War with China and we should make no mistake about it. When one compares the construct of the Cold War with the situation in our environment and our so called contestation with China, it emerges that we are in a Cold War with China and it will only get worse…
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The Great Chinese Rope Trick
The Great Chinese rope trick is being played out and many of us are believing it! China has declared that its GDP has gone up by 5.3% . However all its other indices are falling down – trade, jobs, stocks or exports! That is why it is a great rope trick. As always about China…
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CAN TIBET BE FREE?
Many people feel that Tibet should be free of the China yoke. However it is easier said than done. There are many facets making Tibet free. There is a need to understand the current state of affairs. In this episode, I have highlighted the issues involved. Tibet can be free only if the Tibetans want…
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