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Nov 1, 2024 | 
thehindu.com | Rakshith Kumar Shetty
From November 11 to 22, 2024, world leaders will gather in Baku, Azerbaijan, for the 29th Conference of Parties (COP29) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). Dubbed the “Finance COP”, representatives from every country will, for the first time in 15 years, set a new global climate finance goal, known as the “new collective quantified goal” or NCQG.
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Oct 29, 2024 | 
downtoearth.org.in | Rakshith Kumar Shetty
Rakshith Shetty is a Research Analyst with the Indo-Pacific Studies Programme at the Takshashila Institution
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Oct 29, 2024 | 
downtoearth.org.in | Rakshith Kumar Shetty
As the conflict in Gaza continues, the focus remains, understandably, on the immense human suffering and loss of life. Gaza faces a dire humanitarian crisis, with thousands dead, millions displaced and critical infrastructure destroyed. However, one aspect of this war that is often overlooked is the environmental impact, specifically the greenhouse gas emissions stemming from military operations. The war’s toll on Gaza’s agricultural lands and food security has been severe.
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Oct 7, 2024 | 
flipboard.com | Rakshith Kumar Shetty
Picnics 8 hours ago Thai transwoman’s German picnic turns into a viral police encounter (video) thethaiger.com - Petch Petpailin • 8h A Thai transwoman recounted an encounter with the police in Germany, sparked by a misunderstanding over loud noise while she and her German boyfriend … Conservative View 1 hour ago Taiwan on the Brink: Day One National Review - Noah Rothman • 1h Taipei, Taiwan — Coffee might not be at the top of anyone’s hierarchy of needs after close to 24 consecutive hours of...
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Oct 7, 2024 | 
thediplomat.com | Rakshith Kumar Shetty
China will attempt to punish the states that held firm on the tariffs, while sparing those that switched positions. On October 4, the European Union voted in favor of raising tariffs on electric vehicles (EVs) from China. But while the vote was passed, the high number of abstentions reflects long-standing qualms about how Europe should stand up to China.
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Oct 3, 2024 | 
thediplomat.com | Rakshith Kumar Shetty
In early September, Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen met with Shafiqur Rahman, the chief of the Bangladeshi political party Jamaat-e-Islami (JI), at the party’s central office in Dhaka. According to various reports, Yao termed the JI a “well-organized” and “disciplined” party. JI had been banned by deposed former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in August, a decision that the interim government recently overturned.
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Sep 23, 2024 | 
southasianvoices.org | Rakshith Kumar Shetty
In early September, Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen met with Shafiqur Rahman, the chief of the Bangladeshi political party Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI), at the party’s central office in Dhaka. According to various reports, Yao termed the JeI a “well-organized” and “disciplined” party. JeI had been banned by the deposed former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in August, a decision that the interim government recently overturned.
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Aug 27, 2024 | 
thediplomat.com | Rakshith Kumar Shetty
On August 19, during a State Council meeting, Chinese Premier Li Qiang approved 11 nuclear reactors in the coastal provinces of Jiangsu, Shandong, Guangdong, Zhejiang, and Guangxi, with an estimated total investment of $33.3 billion. The development aligns with China’s broader green transition goals outlined in a recent guideline, which identified coastal nuclear power alongside wind, solar, and hydropower as central to decarbonizing energy-intensive industries and building clean energy bases.
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Jul 27, 2024 | 
business.outlookindia.com | Rakshith Kumar Shetty
While India has seen a surge in EV imports, mainly from Germany, a closer look reveals a concerning trend - a significant portion of these imports may inadvertently increase India's dependence on China. Several prominent German automotive brands producing EVs are now under Chinese ownership or have substantial Chinese investments, meaning that even when India imports EVs from Germany, a notable part of the value chain is likely controlled by Chinese entities.
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Jul 12, 2024 | 
thediplomat.com | Rakshith Kumar Shetty
Chinese President Xi Jinping’s state visit to Kazakhstan and participation in the 24th Meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) on July 2-4, 2024, marked a significant shift in Central Asian geopolitics. The summit, which adopted the Astana Declaration and approved 25 strategic documents covering energy, security, trade, finance, and information security, underscored China’s growing influence in the region at Russia’s expense.
