Think the Taiwan Strait tensions are on edge? It might be time to turn your gaze towards India & China. A brewing media visa dispute is just the latest layer in the complex relationship, hinting at a deepening dip frost. with @pokharelkrishna@JChengWSJ wsj.com/articles/china…@pokharelkrishna@JChengWSJ Journalist again became the tool of politics. Two of the most populous nations, India and China, find themselves at a reporting impasse - with just one Indian reporter left in China. New Delhi denied visa renewals this month to the last two remaining Chn reporters.
Mar 22, 2023 • 13 tweets • 3 min read
About the term "大范围会谈" (wide-ranging talks) used for the recent meeting between #XiJinping and #Putin - A thread 🧵:
1/ The word "大范围会谈" seems to be a new term in Chinese diplomacy. Beijing often use phrases like "广泛磋商" (broad consultations), "高级别会谈" (high-level talks), and "全面磋商" (comprehensive consultations) to express similar meanings, rather than this term.
I would highly recommend the book by Chun Han, which provides a fascinating and insightful look into how Xi Jinping has transformed both the Chinese Communist Party and the country as a whole. 1/
Drawing on extensive research and interviews, he offers a detailed analysis of the inner workings of the party, examining its power structures, political factions, and decision-making processes, which is increasingly opaque to foreign leaders. 2/
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