Today’s post offers a round-up of noteworthy analyses and commentaries from August that narrowly missed inclusion in the main newsletter.
With Modi’s attendance at the SCO summit in Tianjin and the messaging around the Beijing Victory Day military parade dominating China-related news, much of our August selection centres on Sino-Indian relations and conceptions of a new international order.
Assessments of Modi’s visit diverge. While Xie Chao highlights opportunities to consolidate warming India-China ties and Yao Yuanmei sees encouraging signs of improvement, Jin Canrong cautions strongly against optimistic interpretations.
On the international order, while scholars advocate reform and a greater role for both China and the Global South, they also emphasise the need for continuity and stability, particularly in maintaining open trade with advanced economies. Authors such as Cheng Yawen highlight the emergence of new institutions like BRICS and the AIIB, signalling efforts to reduce relia…