IndianRepublic.in

A series of coordinated signals from global leaders offer a telling glimpse into the shifting diplomatic, ideological, and geopolitical tectonics shaping our world at the dawn of the new year. At the center of it all are themes that intersect national destiny with global anxieties—sovereignty, unity, history, and the contested promise of peace. Represntational: Old Persian carpet from Iran depicting the geopolitics of Europe; Via: VintageMapStore In China, President Xi Jinping’s New Year address struck a note of national confidence . Framing 2025 as the closing chapter of China’s 14th Five-Year Plan, Xi emphasized milestones in economic modernization , scientific breakthroughs, and technological innovation. From asteroid missions and AI advancements to the commissioning of a new aircraft carrier, his tone mirrored an assertive vision of self-reliance.  But this technological momentum was not detached from cultural revitalization. Xi wove in references to the popularity of Chin...

In a nationally broadcast New Year’s Eve address, Chinese President Xi Jinping marked the conclusion of the 14th Five-Year Plan and the commencement of the next phase of national development with a sweeping review of China’s recent trajectory and an assertive projection of its ambitions for 2026 and beyond.  Xi’s message, delivered via China Media Group and online platforms, reiterated the central pillars of Communist Party leadership while spotlighting China’s economic expansion, innovation in science and technology, cultural revitalization, and a continued push for reunification and sovereignty. Chinese President Xi Jinping’s 2026 New Year Message. Via: Mao Ning According to official estimates, China’s economic output in 2025 is expected to surpass RMB 140 trillion , marking a significant milestone in national income. While global growth has remained uneven, Beijing's focus on endogenous development has underscored its shift from scale to quality.  Xi credited this perf...

U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are expected to speak this week, according to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt. The announcement comes amid renewed trade tensions between the two countries over tariff breaches and export restrictions. Image Source: CNTV on X “I can confirm that the two leaders will likely talk this week,” Leavitt said on Monday, as reported by ABC News. She added that a readout would be provided following the call. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent also signaled that the conversation would take place “very soon,” citing ongoing disputes over critical minerals and Chinese export controls. The Biden administration recently extended tariff exclusions for certain Chinese products, including solar manufacturing equipment, until August 31. Despite a temporary trade truce reached earlier this year, progress on structural issues has remained limited. Meanwhile, a U.S. trade court ruled that Trump exceeded his authority in imposing seve...