China imposes a 13% VAT on condoms and contraceptive pills, ending a three-decade exemption. This policy shift aims to counter a deepening demographic crisis as births hit record lows. Read the full analysis.
India firmly counters China's harassment of Indian nationals at airports. EAM Jaishankar asserts Arunachal Pradesh's integral status. India lodges formal protests over detentions.
China introduces a new 'contraceptive tax' to boost birth rates. We explain the policy's details, its economic logic, and why experts doubt its effectiveness. Read more.
China removes taxes on condoms and contraceptive drugs in a major policy shift to address its declining population. Learn how decades of the one-child policy led to this reversal.
Ram Charan warns China uses 90% excess capacity to dominate global industries. The US must unite allies to counter this economic threat. Read the analysis.
Five years after Galwan, India and China resume talks & trade. But the 2025 thaw is a tactical detente, not trust. Exports rise 90%, yet deficit nears $106bn. Can this fragile calm last?
India achieved the 4th largest economy rank in 2025. As we enter the top GDP club, the focus must shift to closing gaps with China and investing in health and education for sustainable growth.
In his 2026 New Year address, Chinese President Xi Jinping declared Taiwan reunification inevitable and highlighted a major $170B Brahmaputra dam project. Read the full analysis.
Chinese President Xi Jinping announced an estimated 5% economic growth for 2025, meeting the official target. Read the full analysis of China's economic pressures and outlook.
China asserts it mediated India-Pakistan talks in May 2025, a claim New Delhi firmly rejects, stating issues were resolved through direct DGMO-level talks. Explore the diplomatic implications.
India achieves a historic milestone by becoming the world's fourth-largest economy in 2025. Read the full story and analysis of this economic leap.
India surpasses Japan to become the world's fourth-largest economy. Government data projects it will overtake Germany by 2030, driven by strong growth and reforms.
India's economy leaps to 4th place globally, surpassing Japan, fueled by 8.2% GDP growth in Q2 2025-26. Discover the key drivers and future outlook. Read the full analysis.
China's stock market and economic growth in 2026 depend heavily on US demand and global AI investment. While new economy sectors soar, old economy struggles persist. Read the full analysis.
As marriage rates fall in China, a new 'singles economy' is driving demand for solo-friendly products and services, creating unexpected winners in retail, travel, and food. Discover the key trends.
The US economy grew at 4.3% in Q3 2025, beating forecasts. Explore the drivers—AI investment, consumer spending—and the K-shaped recovery outlook for 2026.
A deep dive into China's week: US DoD report on Arunachal, sanctions on US firms, falling industrial profits, and the potential return of K-pop. Key developments explained.
China's industrial profits fell sharply by 13.1% in November, the worst decline in over a year, highlighting deep economic strains despite strong exports. Read the full analysis.
A new report shatters the illusion of China's economic resilience, revealing a deepening structural crisis driven by debt, property collapse, and demographic decline. What does this mean for global markets? Read the full analysis.
India's economy grew at 8.2% in 2025, but faced global tariffs and a weak rupee. Explore the year's highs, lows, and what's next for the world's fastest-growing major economy.
China dismisses a Pentagon report highlighting its claims over Arunachal Pradesh as 'irresponsible'. Beijing asserts the India-China border is stable and opposes US interference. Read the full details.
China accelerates its energy transition through major grid reforms and strong endorsement of renewable power. Expert analysis on the implications for global climate goals. Read more.
The US Pentagon's 2025 report on China highlights expanded 'core interests' including Taiwan and Arunachal Pradesh, PLA's 2027 goals, anti-corruption purges, and tech advancements. Read key insights.
New Pentagon report details China's steady military progress, nuclear expansion, and plans for nine aircraft carriers by 2035, raising stakes in Taiwan Strait. Read the full analysis.
China, a nation without democratic elections, is actively supporting Myanmar's political process. Explore the geopolitical motives behind this surprising stance and its regional implications. Read the full analysis.
Former Indian Ambassador Mahesh Sachdev analyzes the US's 'interesting' notice of China's tactics in Arunachal Pradesh, highlighting shifting geopolitical dynamics. Read the full analysis.
Indian travel YouTuber Anant Mittal was detained for 15 hours by Chinese immigration after calling Arunachal Pradesh 'India'. The incident highlights risks for Indians in China. Read the full story.
A new Pentagon report reveals China's strategic balancing in South Asia: engaging India diplomatically while boosting Pakistan's military. What does this mean for India's security? Read the full analysis.
A new Pentagon report to US Congress reveals China now treats Arunachal Pradesh as a 'core interest' like Taiwan, amid deepening China-Pakistan military ties. Read the full analysis.
A leaked Pentagon draft reveals China has likely armed over 100 ICBMs in new silos. US warns of the fastest nuclear expansion, with Beijing rejecting arms race charges. Read the full analysis.