Rapid expansion of solar farms in China is linked to a reduction in bird diversity as cropland and grassland are cleared for development, a new report has said, calling the trend a green dilemma that pits carbon reduction against conservation. Both resident and migratory bird species showed significant declines in areas of rapid solar development,.
The conflict involving Iran exposed the reality of China being one of the principal enablers of Pakistan and Iran, two of Israel’s most consequential adversaries. Unlike the United States or Russia, China has built its influence without alliances or expeditionary deployments, relying instead on arms transfers, dual-use technology, industrial cooperation, economic investment and diplomatic cover..
India’s approach towards its ties with China is one of managed competition, limited cooperation, and not reconciliation, even as the trajectory of ties between the two nations since 2024 has been frequently portrayed as a process of diplomatic thaw. This framing, following the October 2024 disengagement understandings along the Line of Control and meetings between.
A pastor in China’s Xinjiang has been asked to follow regulations imposed by Communist officials and might face the shutdown of his church. The pastor, identified as “Pastor A” to protect his identity, is a member of the Uyghur ethnic group and leads a small house church in Xinjiang, The Western Journal reported, citing a.
Access to Tibet has become increasingly difficult amid China’s tightening grip on the region. Foreign journalists, diplomats, and independent researchers face tight entry restrictions while Tibetans risk reprisals for sharing photos, videos, or information with people outside China. Citing the Central Tibetan Administration, Tibet’s government-in-exile, a report in ‘The Diplomat’ noted that the Chinese authorities.
As investments in China become less attractive due to overcapacity, intense competition and weak domestic demand, India is emerging as a more promising destination for European companies. A slowdown in consumer demand in China has squeezed profits for both foreign and domestic firms, making investors look for alternative growth markets. India offers several advantages,.
China’s expanding role in Kyrgyzstan has fuelled concerns over jobs, land, natural resources, and national sovereignty, with many ordinary Kyrgyz citizens saying that the country’s leaders are ignoring the national interest. Chinese firms are involved in many of the country’s largest infrastructure, mining, and energy projects, some involving leases of state land for up.
China considers Iran as a second-tier partner while Pakistan continues to occupy a first-tier position. That asymmetry was showcased during the recent conflict in West Asia as China did not send a single warship, missile battery or a soldier after the Israeli and American strikes killed Iran’s then-Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and other senior.
