BUSINESS
The Eastern Window: Will Xi's move to soak the rich work?
Some Chinese billionaires saw the writing on the wall a few months ago and went into a wealth redistribution spree
BUSINESS
The Eastern Window | Why China’s action against tech firms would be counterproductive
China’s $4 trillion tech industry has played a key role in establishing the China brand, bringing in new technology and talent and enhancing the country’s bargaining capability. Will all that change with the crackdown?
BUSINESS
The Eastern Window | India flies its flag in the South China Sea
India is exploring new ways to deal with the regional bully and China might see this as a provocation right on its shores
WORLD
The Eastern Window | How China’s new romance with the Taliban will affect India
Beijing has concluded it needs to directly deal with the Taliban, bypassing the Pakistani government, to ensure safety of Chinese citizens and assets. It hopes to exert influence on Taliban factions not just in Afghanistan but in Pakistan as well.
POLITICS
The Eastern Window: The hidden meaning of Xi Jinping's visit to Tibet
China is concerned about a possible alignment of views between India and the US and the re-emergence of the so-called 'Tibet card' in the political and diplomatic spheres
