India could be approaching a decade of unusually strong investment and economic expansion, according to Prem Watsa, the founder and chairman of Fairfax Financial Holdings. Watsa, often described as the “Warren Buffett of Canada,” has expressed optimism that India could experience an investment boom comparable in scale to China’s rise over previous decades. His view reflects confidence in India’s …
Artificial Intelligence Becomes a Global Power Struggle Artificial intelligence has become one of the most important battlegrounds in the relationship between the United States and China. What began as a competition among technology companies to build smarter software has developed into a broader contest involving national security, economic growth, scientific research, semiconductor manufacturin…
The global automotive industry is entering a period of profound change, and China's growing presence in Europe is becoming one of its most important developments. At the 2026 Paris Motor Show, a record 20 Chinese car brands are expected to participate, twice the number present at the 2024 event. Their growing presence reflects a broader transformation in the industry, as Chinese manufacturers exp…
China has formally entered the race to lead the World Health Organization, putting forward senior public health official Song Li as its candidate for the organisation’s next Director-General. The announcement, made by Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning on October 8, 2026, comes at a particularly important moment for the WHO, which is preparing for a leadership transition while also de…
Britain has issued one of its strongest public warnings yet about the security risks surrounding Chinese involvement in British academic research, accusing a Chinese research organisation of funding projects that ultimately strengthen Beijing’s intelligence capabilities. The warning, issued by MI5 on September 30, 2026, focuses on the China General Technology Research Institute, or CGTRI, and all…
Imagine being called onto the stage at your company’s annual dinner and discovering that you have just won the workplace equivalent of a lottery jackpot. There is no luxury car waiting outside, no expensive smartphone, no holiday package and no giant cash cheque. Instead, the prize is something that many employees may value even more: 365 days of paid leave. You can stay away from the office for …
The Himalayas are often described as a natural wall separating the great powers of Asia. But in strategic terms, the mountains are becoming less of a barrier and more of a contested frontier. From the high-altitude deserts of Ladakh to the valleys of Arunachal Pradesh, from Nepal’s mountain corridors to Bhutan’s disputed frontier and Sikkim’s strategic passes, the Himalayan region is witnessing a…
The phrase “World War III” has moved from the vocabulary of science fiction and strategic speculation into everyday geopolitical discussion. Wars are being fought simultaneously in several regions. Nuclear powers are directly involved in some of them. The United States and China are competing over technology, trade, military power and influence. Russia's war against Ukraine has entered its fifth …
The most important artificial intelligence conversation this week may not be taking place inside a Silicon Valley laboratory or at a technology conference. It is happening across one of the world’s most difficult geopolitical divides. The United States and China have discussed creating a new mechanism for notifying each other about serious artificial intelligence incidents that could have nationa…
India and China have always had a complicated relationship. They are neighbours, major economies and two of the most influential countries in Asia. They also trade with each other, compete in several industries and are both important members of BRICS. At the same time, the relationship has gone through some difficult years. Border tensions, concerns about national security, restrictions on Chines…
