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Modi Celebrates Dalai Lama, China Condemns Amid Tensions

7/12/2025

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Modi Celebrates Dalai Lama

On July 6, Prime Minister Modi celebrated the Dalai Lama's 90th birthday, igniting tensions as China condemned him for alleged separatism. Meanwhile, Taiwan ramped up military drills in response to escalating Chinese threats. President Xi Jinping also called for a reevaluation of China's economic model to tackle overproduction and enhance product quality, facing mounting global scrutiny.

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Gonsalves Warns Influence

Chinese influence is surging in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, prompting Prime Minister Gonsalves to raise alarms about government interference. As investments and migration from the PRC reshape the local landscape, the U.S. faces strategic challenges. The Caribbean must find credible alternatives to combat this growing dominance and safeguard its sovereignty.

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Modi Celebrates Dalai Lama

On July 6, Prime Minister Modi celebrated the Dalai Lama's 90th birthday, igniting tensions as China condemned him for alleged separatism. Meanwhile, Taiwan ramped up military drills in response to escalating Chinese threats. President Xi Jinping also called for a reevaluation of China's economic model to tackle overproduction and enhance product quality, facing mounting global scrutiny.

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