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India Discusses China Ties, Global Role Amid Economic and Border Concerns
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar stated that India is a "power in the middle" rather than a "middle power," emphasizing its growing global influence. He linked economic ties with Beijing to peace along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) and flagged an unfair trade deficit. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal indicated India is working to develop relations with China again, while also highlighting the strengthening US partnership and India's trade agreements covering $70 trillion in GDP. Goyal also signaled scope for renewed engagement with China, noting sustained diplomatic talks. Jaishankar also spoke about a world of "choke points" and the need for stable boundaries with China. The coverage also touches on India and other middle powers seeking greater clout in a US-China world.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
- Centre (12 votes, 13 outlets): Amar Ujala, Business Today, Deccan Chronicle, Deccan Herald, Greater Kashmir, Hindustan Times, NDTV, Outlook India, The Economic Times · The Times of India (Times Group — 1 vote), The Financial Express, The New Indian Express, The Tribune
- Right (3): Firstpost, Republic World, Swarajya
- International (1): Bloomberg