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Displeased by spotty obedience, Xi Jinping continues culling party leaders
A record number of officials have been expelled from the Chinese Communist Party during the recent plenum. Among those removed were senior military officials and party secretaries, indicating a significant ongoing purge. Xi Jinping's anti-corruption campaign remains aggressive as he attempts to assert control over the party. The plenum's focus highlights the challenges Xi faces in maintaining party governance amidst internal dissent.
Research: Navigating the Business Risks of Changing Pro-America Sentiment
U.S. firms increasingly operate in a marketplace where “Made in USA” is no longer a neutral provenance claim but a charged political signal. A new study analyzing 5,355 companies over twenty years found that pro-America marketing has increasingly shifted from pride-based patriotism to grievance-fueled, us‑versus‑them nationalism. While this can create upsides—new customers, loyalty, pricing power—it also exposes companies to narrative capture, boycotts, and legal scrutiny. To avoid risk, companies must examine their exposure along two axes: domestic embeddedness and symbolic intensity. Leaders must align operations and symbolism, set clear guardrails, and proactively manage meaning drift before others define their loyalties.
UP man goes to Russia for studies, gets drafted into army by a woman on promise of citizenship; family says he cannot be released as he is now Russian citizen
UP man Akshay Kumar, 25, who travelled to Russia on a study visa in December 2024, has been missing since August 24 after his family alleged he was persuaded to join the Russian army on promises of citizenship and non-combat duties. His relatives have appealed to the Indian government to locate him and facilitate his return.
China digs 8,300 metres beneath Xinjiang desert: What is hidden in the desert below?
China is accelerating oil and gas exploration in ultra-deep and offshore reserves to strengthen domestic energy supplies amid global market uncertainty. PetroChina’s Hade-Fuman field in Xinjiang has produced more than 26 million tonnes of oil equivalent from reservoirs deeper than 6,000 metres, while China is also expanding offshore production and pipeline infrastructure.
Forced labour and import: Reading India’s latest foreign trade policy additions
With this notification in place, India has tried to put a protective layer for the domestic industry from unfair foreign competition.
Mecca Pact may meet same fate as Board of Peace, Abraham Accords
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has witnessed alarming fidayeen attacks, underscoring the dire internal security landscape of Pakistan. The government grapples with the dual challenge of safeguarding its own troops and depending on militias for security. Diplomatic initiatives aimed at reducing friction with Afghanistan have fallen flat. Meanwhile, a new defense alliance invites doubt amid an unpredictable US-Iran relationship that threatens to entangle Pakistan in its own security issues.
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Trump and Xi see tensions flare over AI, trade and Iran but still seek stability
Trump and Xi are set to meet in Washington as the US-China relationship remains marked by intense competition over AI, trade and technology. The leaders are expected to seek stability rather than a major breakthrough, with Iran, Taiwan and tariffs also on the agenda.
Arunachal Pradesh Frontier Highway: Clearing hurdles on road to 2029 target
India's Arunachal Frontier Highway project is now on track for construction. This strategic road aims to boost connectivity along the Chinese border. Land acquisition issues and compensation disputes have been largely resolved. The project completion deadline is set for the year 2029. This highway will facilitate rapid movement of defence forces in the region.
China builds massive desert test facility to test future fighter jets as it races against US for sixth-gen tech
China is expanding its Lop Nur flight-test facility in Xinjiang to accelerate development of next-generation military aircraft, satellite imagery reviewed by SCMP shows. The buildout coincides with sightings of the J-36 and J-XDS/J-50 fighters, and has roughly doubled the base's size since 2025. The expansion has also renewed speculation about China's rumoured H-20 stealth bomber, though no confirmed link to the programme has been established.
China's Commerce Ministry denies US accusation of forced labour in Xinjiang
China's Commerce Ministry said US sanctions lacked factual basis and might disrupt global supply chains, calling US actions economic coercion harming legitimate company rights. China denied forced labour in Xinjiang, calling the region stable and prosperous. Beijing urged the US to cease attacks and unfair pressure on Chinese firms.
China's President Xi Jinping makes rare visit to Xinjiang
Xi Jinping visited Xinjiang to mark the region's 70th anniversary. He met ethnic representatives, urging unity for a better Xinjiang. The region faces security challenges and counterterrorism policies. Western groups report on re-education camps and forced labor targeting Uyghurs. Beijing denies these claims, citing economic development and combating extremism. Xi also visited Tibet in August amid human rights concerns.
China's Xinjiang-Tibet railway line all set to Chug Along
China is preparing to build the Xinjiang-Tibet railway near Ladakh. This project will run close to the Line of Actual Control. The railway company will handle construction and tourism. This plan has been in development for many years. It is one of China's major projects. India and China are currently in talks to ease border tensions.
China says it will investigate fashion firm PVH for suspected boycott of Xinjiang products
China's Commerce Ministry has announced an investigation into PVH, the owner of Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein, for allegedly boycotting products from Xinjiang. The ministry claims this action violates trade rules and harms Chinese companies' rights. PVH states it complies with laws and regulations in all its operations.
MNCs in China rethink their Xinjiang connect
The Chinese government has strongly opposed any move by multinational corporations to distance themselves from commercial activity in Xinjiang, a sparsely populated region.
China silent on India's abstention at UNHRC vote, says crackdown in Xinjiang aimed at countering terrorism
China's comments came after India abstained from voting on the Xinjiang issue at the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva on Thursday and a day after New Delhi for the first time called for respecting and guaranteeing the rights of people of the autonomous region.
India along with Brazil abstain on UNHRC vote on Xinjiang
The United States and its allies last month presented the first-ever draft decision to the UHRC targeting China on Xinjiang. The draft decision was co-sponsored by Britain, Canada, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Australia and Lithuania.
US asks China to allow UN rights chief 'unhindered' access to Xinjiang
HRW executive director Kenneth Roth said that rights groups have become increasingly concerned that the UN human rights office has still not published its long-awaited report on Xinjiang.
Activists call on Tesla to close new Xinjiang showroom
The appeals add to pressure on foreign companies to take positions on Xinjiang, Tibet, Taiwan and other politically charged issues. The ruling Communist Party pressures companies to adopt its positions in their advertising and on websites. It has attacked clothing and other brands that express concern about reports of forced labor and other abuses in Xinjiang.
China condemns US law banning imports from Xinjiang
The allegations include incarceration of thousands of Uyghurs in mass detention camps and forced labour in manufacturing units of the resource-rich Xinjiang, where mass migration of the dominant Han-Chinese is also taking place.
Intel apologises in China over Xinjiang supplier statement
In its Chinese-language statement on Thursday on its official WeChat and Weibo accounts, Intel said that its commitment to avoid supply chains from Xinjiang was an expression of compliance with U.S. law, rather than a statement of its position on the issue.
China pressures brands to reject reports of Xinjiang abuses
H&M, Nike, Adidas and other brands are caught in a spiraling conflict over Xinjiang after Western governments imposed sanctions on Chinese officials accused of abuses.
Washington condemns China's 'baseless sanctions' against US officials over Xinjiang: Antony Blinken
"Beijing's attempts to intimidate and silence those speaking out for human rights and fundamental freedoms only contribute to the growing international scrutiny of the ongoing genocide and crimes against humanity in Xinjiang," Blinken said in a statement.
China's Xi says 'happiness' in Xinjiang on the rise, will keep teaching 'correct' outlook
China has come under scrutiny over its treatment of Uighur Muslims and claims of alleged forced-labour abuses in Xinjiang, where the United Nations cites credible reports as saying one million Muslims held in camps have been put to work.
US sanctions Chinese officials over repression of minorities in Xinjiang; Beijing vows to retaliate
China is accused of mass detentions, religious persecution and forced sterilisation of Uyghurs and others in the resource-rich northwestern province. Authorities there are thought to have detained about a million people in re-education camps in recent years for "vocational training" to counter radicalism and separatism in Xinjiang.
China's White Paper on Xinjiang ahead of UNHRC session has few takers
China released a whitepaper on vocational education and training centres in Xinjiang timed ahead of UNHRC session.
China to deploy drones in Xinjiang to prevent infiltration
Xinjiang, which has been China's main battleground in the fight against terrorism, neighbours eight countries, including Russia, Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Xi Jinping wants building "great wall of iron" for troubled Xinjiang
Xi called for comprehensively implementing targeted poverty alleviation policies and taking the poor areas in southern Xinjiang as the main battlefield in poverty relief.
China building multi-ethnic city in Xinjiang to curb militancy
China is building a pilot settlement for residents from multiple ethnic communities of troubled province Xinjiang to curb growing militancy.
Check infiltration from across the borders in Xinjiang: Xi Jinping
Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for "nets spread from the earth to the sky" to counter Islamist militants in the volatile Xinjiang province.
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