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C3S ISSUE BRIEF XVI: The Dichotomy of Moral Trade-Off: Western Moral Sentiments Against Their Consumption Patterns of Chinese Fast Fashion
By Dharshini Renganathan, Research Intern, C3S Guided by, Mr. MR Sivaraman IAS (Retd), Distinguished Member, C3S Image Courtesy: Unsplash Abstract: This research aims to examine the recent development in the fast fashion industry in the background of unethical practises in the employment of labour which has tended to dominate the debates amongst consumers of fast fashion garments. The fast fashion goods are manufactured in China by Multi-National Companies owning well-know

Chennai Centre for China Studies
Feb 132 min read


C3S ISSUE BRIEF XVII: Modern Military Transformation in China and India: Institutional Lessons Learned (2020-2025)
By Yashita S, Research Intern, C3S Guided by Major General Rajiv Narayanan , Distinguished Member, C3S Image Courtesy: Scroll Abstract: Existing scholarly views on military transformation highly focus on quantitative comparisons of hardware such as aircrafts, ships, tanks or defence budgets. These studies provide valuable data on modernization but restrict them to arms and ammunitions, neglecting the importance of institutional reforms which focus on how lessons are absorbed

Chennai Centre for China Studies
Feb 121 min read


C3S ISSUE BRIEF XV: THE CHINESE INFLUENCE ON UNDER SEA CABLES AND THE INDIAN COUNTER-BALANCE
By Kirsten Wilfred Coelho, Research Intern, C3S Guided by Commodore R S Vasan, Director General, C3S Image Courtesy: SCMP Abstract: Undersea cables make up a key component of global internet communications, and the Chinese state has succeeded in expanding its global footprint via diplomatic measures involving this infrastructure. This approach comes under the Digital Silk Route programme and broader Belt and Road Initiative, and has come under the scrutiny of multiple countr

Chennai Centre for China Studies
Feb 121 min read


C3S ISSUE BRIEF XIV: THE CHINESE EXPERIENCE OF CHANGE IN THE AUTOMOBILE SECTOR: ICEV TO EV
By Niyomi Jinasri, Research Intern, C3S Guided by Dr Ashik J. Bonofer, Distinguished Member, C3S Image courtesy: Medium Abstract: China’s future ambitions are reflected in its gigantic industrial complexes that have proliferated since the Reform and Opening Up. These structures are accompanied by the growth of large commercial spaces, symbolizing the government’s ability to turn massive migration into market growth. Since the early 2010s, the simultaneous rise of incomes and

Chennai Centre for China Studies
Feb 121 min read


C3S ISSUE BRIEF VI: ASEAN - GCC - China Summit: By Amish Elijah Nair
Guided by Mr. Subramanyam Sridharan, Distinguished Member, C3S Image Courtesy: The China-MENA Newsletter Abstract: This paper explores...

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Jun 30, 20251 min read


Issue Brief IV: The Dragon and the Elephant: Navigating the Fragile Tango of Rivalry and Rapprochement by Navya Syam
Image Courtesy: Zee Business Issue Brief: 4/2025 C3S launched its Issue Brief initiative. An issue brief is a summary of the knowledge...

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Apr 17, 20252 min read


Ideology to Academia: The Role of Confucius Institutes in South Asia : By Kavyaa Kannan
Image Courtesy: Asia Exchange Issue Brief: 3/2025 C3S launched its Issue Brief initiative. An issue brief is a summary of the knowledge...

Chennai Centre for China Studies
Mar 26, 20252 min read


Cambodia’s Growing Dependence on China: Strategic Leverage or Entrapment? : By D P Vinitha
Image Courtesy: EurAsian Times Issue Brief: 2/2025 C3S launched its Issue Brief initiative. An issue brief is a summary of the knowledge...

Chennai Centre for China Studies
Mar 25, 20252 min read


Issue Brief I: Between Investment and Influence: China’s Belt and Road Initiative and Impact on Sri Lanka: By; G Shemeri Shavinki Perera
Image Courtesy: News Decoder Issue Brief: 1/2025 C3S launched its Issue Brief initiative. An issue brief is a summary of the knowledge...

Chennai Centre for China Studies
Mar 13, 20252 min read


Issue Brief XIII: IS-Khorasan and its Implications for India: By; Subramanyam Sridharan
Image Courtesy: The magazin Issue Brief: 13/2024 C3S launched its Issue Brief initiative. An issue brief is a summary of the knowledge...

Chennai Centre for China Studies
Dec 1, 20241 min read


Issue Brief XII : BRICS Summit 2024- A look through; by Annunthra Rangan
Issue Brief: 12/2024 C3S launched its Issue Brief initiative. An issue brief is a summary of the knowledge surrounding an issue or a...

Chennai Centre for China Studies
Nov 1, 20242 min read


Issue Brief XI : QUAD - Past, Present & Future ; by Annunthra Rangan
Image courtesy; NBC10 Philadelphia Issue Brief: 1 1/2024 C3S launched its Issue Brief initiative. An issue brief is a summary of the...

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Oct 1, 20242 min read


Issue Brief IX: The Bangladesh Crisis – Role of External Actors and Implications of India
By Annunthra K, Navya Syam and Sapna Elsa Araham Image Courtesy: The Hindu Issue Brief: 9/2024 C3S launched its Issue Brief initiative....

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Aug 16, 20241 min read


Issue Brief VII: The Long-Term Effect of the US-China Trade War On China’s Semiconductor Industry: By Deepak Srinivasan
Guided by Shri Arun Mamphazhy, Semiconductor Professional and Author Image Courtesy: Reuters Issue Brief: 07/202 C3S launched its Issue...

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Jul 11, 20242 min read


Issue Brief VI: China’s Soybean Struggle: A Quest for Food Security By Komal Pooja
Guided by Shri L V Krishnan, Former Director, (Safety Research), IGCAR, Kalpakkam & Distinguished Member, C3S. Image Courtesy: South...

Chennai Centre for China Studies
Jul 10, 20242 min read


Issue Brief V: Can China’s Yuan Replace the Dollar as the World Reserve Currency?By Shrivarshini M
Guided by Shri M R Sivaraman IAS (Retd.), Former Revenue Secretary, Govt of India & ED, IMF Image Courtesy: People's Gazette Issue Brief...

Chennai Centre for China Studies
Jul 9, 20242 min read


Issue Brief IV: Why is China attempting to play the “mediator role” in Palestine? By PS Vaishnavi
Guided by Mr Subramanyam Sridharan, Distinguished Member, C3S. Preliminary Review by Ms. Sruthi Sadhasivam, Research Officer, C3S. Image...

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Jun 10, 20242 min read


Issue Brief III: The Developing Military Alliance in North-East Asia; By Subramaniyam Sridharan
Image Courtesy: Breaking Defence Issue Brief 3/2024 C3S launched its Issue Brief initiative. An issue brief is a summary of the knowledge...

Chennai Centre for China Studies
Jun 6, 20242 min read


Issue Brief II : China's Evolving Climate Governance: From Reluctance to Leadership; By Hitesh Yanamandra
Guided by Dr. LV Krishnan, Former Director- Safety Research Group, Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research, Kalpakkam. Preliminary...

Chennai Centre for China Studies
May 13, 20242 min read


Issue Brief I; China’s stand in the Israel-Palestine Issue since 1947: Shifting Priorities and Challenges to its Middle East Policy: Annunthra K
Issue Brief: 1 /2024 C3S launched its Issue Brief initiative. An issue brief is a summary of the knowledge surrounding an issue or a...

Chennai Centre for China Studies
Feb 15, 20241 min read
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