IMF data for 2025 shows China as the world’s largest surplus economy. Its surplus jumped from $293 billion in 2015 to $641 billion in 2025
The Galwan clash exposed a stark reality for Indian military planners: while China had spent years building a dense network of roads, railways and logistics hubs across Tibet and Xinjiang, India struggled to move troops, artillery and supplies across its own mountainous terrain.
Nearly four months after the SCO meeting projected stability in India–China ties, a US Pentagon report flags deeper strategic risks for New Delhi. The 2025 assessment says China is pursuing a dual-track strategy tactically easing tensions along the Line of Actual Control while simultaneously strengthening military pressure through Pakistan. Despite disengagement agreements reached in October 2024, Beijing continues to label Arunachal Pradesh a “core interest,” underscoring a deep trust deficit. The report also highlights China’s extensive military support to Pakistan, including fighter jets, drones, naval platforms, and joint drills, warning that apparent border calm masks sustained long-term pressure on India.
The remarks came after a recent Pentagon report suggested that China could be looking to leverage a reduction in border tensions with India to prevent closer US-India relations.
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Despite rapid growth and improving fundamentals, Dalio noted that India’s global power projection still trails that of the United States and China, reflecting the gap between economic development and geopolitical influence.
“I think the technology war is the most important war,” he said, adding that dominance in advanced technologies — from semiconductors to artificial intelligence — would determine economic strength, military capability and geopolitical influence.
Responding to a question on India’s complex foreign policy balancing act, S Jaishankar said the famous formulation of engaging the US, managing China, reassuring Russia and strengthening ties with Europe, Japan and neighbours remains valid—but far more complicated today. He cited global shifts, the Ukraine war and regional pressures, stressing the need for clarity, strategy and constant recalibration. Jaishankar highlighted India’s neighbourhood-first approach through crisis support, vaccines, energy and connectivity, likening regional ties to a family that needs extra effort. He said India’s foreign policy must blend realism, heritage and long-term vision to turn challenges into opportunities.
The H-1B visa programme, which enables US companies to hire highly skilled foreign professionals, is a key pipeline for the technology industry. Firms such as Google depend on the programme to recruit engineers and specialists, many of whom come from India and China.
The move, announced on December 19, follows sustained diplomatic engagement by New Delhi, which has repeatedly flagged concerns over the availability of rare-earth elements critical to sectors such as automobiles, electronics, renewable energy, and advanced manufacturing.





