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Keji Mao (毛克疾)

@kejimao

Analyst at International Cooperation Center, Founder of the South Asia Research Brief, Visiting Fellow at Harvard Yenching Institute (Views are my own)

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The footwear and leather industry is strategically more important than the cellphone and electronics industry, as it leverages India's inherent comparative advantages much more effectively. But, unfortunately, not many people realize this point.

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It’s clear Trump is obsessed with snagging a Nobel Peace Prize, which totally tracks with his personality. So, anyone who dares to downplay his role in mediating between India and Pakistan is just asking for trouble with Trump—good luck with that!

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Some ideas, when they first emerged, did not have a significant impact, but over time, their value gradually became evident. This discussion took place in 2012, and looking back from 2025, it is clear that almost everything Eric Li pointed out has come to pass, while Pei

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“In terms of economic development, there are significant differences among South Asian countries. India, as an agricultural-industrial power, has established a relatively comprehensive industrial system and possesses the capacity for self-sufficiency in equipment. It also has a

“In terms of economic development, there are significant differences among South Asian countries. India, as an agricultural-industrial power, has established a relatively comprehensive industrial system and possesses the capacity for self-sufficiency in equipment. It also has a
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Rush Doshi's point is simply implausible. The Chinese government and businesses sincerely wanted to assist India’s industrialisation, but there were no viable avenues, as the restrictions were imposed by the Indian side. Most Chinese businessmen simply bypass India, due to

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This is pretty simple, really. One can't turn down Chinese investment and businesses on one hand, then whine that China isn’t giving a shot at industrialization on the other.

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If you pull long enough at every thread, you’ll eventually find your way to some explanation that is related to human capital development.

If you pull long enough at every thread, you’ll eventually find your way to some explanation that is related to human capital development.
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Few may remember that as late as in October 2019, the joint communique following the second informal summit in Chennai between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said both sides would explore a “manufacturing partnership”. This unusual initiative

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Chinese solar panels, electric vehicles and drones are better than those made in the U.S., writes Christopher Mims. Is AI next? on.wsj.com/43Pj227

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That's the level of courtesy that the Chinese government, especially these municipal and provincial governments, will extend to the talent. They have been using the same strategy towards foreign investors for decades, now they just apply it again.