India
| 2024 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| Ranking | 90 / 98 | - |
| Original Score * As some Indicators can be skipped where data is unavailable, the maximum overall and Domain scores are not identical for each country. Country rankings are generated from ratios of the maximum scores and the achieved scores. | 54 / 384 | - |
Mar 2024
The Indicators have been classified by the stage of the influence process at which they occur. Some Indicators correspond to exposure to PRC influence, e.g. the presence of Confucius Institutes. Others test for pressure – such as visa denials to academics or journalists. Finally, some Indicators capture the effect of PRC influence, such as national policy changes in favor of PRC interests.
The individual Layer scores for each country are tallied and displayed via rankings.
Exposure * Exposure assesses the conditions that make the target country vulnerable to PRC‘s influence, e.g. in terms of economic dependence, or the receiving of some form of benefit. | 2024 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Ranking | 94 / 98 | - |
| Level of Score | 10 % | - |
Pressure * Pressure measures the actions that the PRC directly or indirectly exerts over the target country in order to change the behavior of people in the target country, e.g. in terms of threatening economic punishment to provoke/prevent a political decision. | 2024 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Ranking | 34 / 98 | - |
| Level of Score | 20 % | - |
Alignment * Alignment evaluates the degree of accommodations the target country makes to the PRC, and the actual policy changes and impacts on the target country. | 2024 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Ranking | 78 / 98 | - |
| Level of Score | 20 % | - |
In 2023, India had a GDP per capita of US$2,485 and a total population of 1,431.70 million people.
India established full diplomatic relations with the People's Republic of China in 1950. India was ranked 159th in Reporters Without Borders‘ 2024 World Press Freedom Index, and rated Partly Free in Freedom House‘s 2024 Global Freedom Index, with a score of 66/100.
Key Takeaways
- The impact of the June 2020 border clashes between India and PRC has dramatically changed the relationship and continues to play a major role in defining the relationship between the PRC and India. That incident has had major impacts on all Domains and has significantly reduced the footprint of the PRC in India.
- There seems to be a persistent tactic by the PRC to use the Indian Media through advertorials and friendly left-leaning media to highlight development in the PRC, and to some extent compare it with the state of developments in India.
- With the development of partnerships between Indian companies and Chinese companies and the "Make in India" promotion by the Indian goverment, complicated partnership structures present a challenge to clearly understanding influence. For example: Hikvision operates India as Prama Hikvision India Private Ltd and Prama also operates as Prama India, omitting mention of Hikvision and operates with taglines like, "Made for India, Made by India, Made in India".
Percentage scores do not suggest some degree out of a “completely influenced” level of 100%. The percentages express the country‘s score out of the total achievable amount based on the Indicators for each Domain.
Media
The Media Domain evaluates how PRC entities influence public debate and media coverage about the PRC in the Index country.
In my country, there are media organizations that belong to the World Chinese Media (世界华文媒体) network.
2024
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
0/ No
62 countries chose this answer
1/ Few, but insignificant
20 countries chose this answer
2/ More than a few, but insignificant
5 countries chose this answer
3/ Few, but significant
7 countries chose this answer
4/ More than a few, and significant
4 countries chose this answer
98 countries answered this indicator; 0 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
There is no observation of the Indicator phenomenon
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.
In my country, there are journalists or media organizations which are members of the Belt and Road Media Cooperation Alliance/Union, the Belt and Road News Alliance, or other Belt and Road media networks that connected to PRC (e.g. Belt and Road Media Community, Belt and Road Journalists Network, Belt and Road News Network, or B&R TV Networks).
2024
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
Skipped
2 countries chose this answer
0/ No
47 countries chose this answer
1/ Few, but insignificant
23 countries chose this answer
2/ More than a few, but insignificant
5 countries chose this answer
3/ Few, but significant
19 countries chose this answer
4/ More than a few, and significant
2 countries chose this answer
96 countries answered this indicator; 2 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
There is no observation of the Indicator phenomenon
- http://in.china-embassy.gov.cn/eng/embassy_news/202310/t20231024_11166918.htm
- https://web.archive.org/web/20240108104818/http://in.china-embassy.gov.cn/eng/embassy_news/202310/t20231024_11166918.htm
Supplementary Notes
"No media groups or journalists are members of the project however, the Indian Express and Financial Express published special page on the Third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation."
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.
In my country, journalists, media organizations, or online influencers have participated in international travel organized by PRC state-owned media or PRC-connected entities.
2024
Yes
Answer ( 1 / 4 )
Skipped
4 countries chose this answer
0/ No
22 countries chose this answer
1/ Few, but insignificant
30 countries chose this answer
2/ More than a few, but insignificant
9 countries chose this answer
3/ Few, but significant
21 countries chose this answer
4/ More than a few, and significant
12 countries chose this answer
94 countries answered this indicator; 4 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
Indian journalists Manogya Loiwal, Suraj Pandey and Rajiv Lodha as part of the delegation visited China and were hosted at the Foreign Ministry in China. At the same time, in the last year or so, there have been a number of Youtubers(online influences) who have traveled to China, however there is no evidence that it was organized or sponsored. As such, this indicator is rated as few but insignificant based on the lack of a huge number of Journalists or Media organizations present in india. At the same time, the content from the Youtubers doesn't echo China's state narratives and tend to be critical of elements around authoritarianism and state security mechanims.
- https://www.mfa.gov.cn/eng/wjbxw/202306/t20230602_11088598.html#:~:text=On%20May%2030%2C%202023%2C%20Director,Suraj%20Pandey%20and%20Rajiv%20Lodha
- https://web.archive.org/web/20240108105143/https://www.mfa.gov.cn/eng/wjbxw/202306/t20230602_11088598.html
- https://www.news9live.com/world/the-mystery-of-indian-influencers-in-china-2295008
- https://web.archive.org/web/20240115060829/https://www.news9live.com/world/the-mystery-of-indian-influencers-in-china-2295008
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.
In my country, there are journalists, media organizations or online influencers who have received trainings from PRC state-owned media or PRC-connected entities.
2024
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
0/ No
50 countries chose this answer
1/ Few, but insignificant
16 countries chose this answer
2/ More than a few, but insignificant
6 countries chose this answer
3/ Few, but significant
17 countries chose this answer
4/ More than a few, and significant
9 countries chose this answer
98 countries answered this indicator; 0 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
There is no observation of the Indicator phenomenon
- https://www.opindia.com/2020/09/china-chinese-cmmunist-party-propaganda-indian-mainstream-media/
- https://web.archive.org/web/20230522073718/https://www.opindia.com/2020/09/china-chinese-cmmunist-party-propaganda-indian-mainstream-media/
Supplementary Notes
Before the 2020 Border clashes, there were cases of journalists receiving training as well as publishing of propaganda peices, however after the 2020 border clashes and non-renewal of Visa for journalist in tit-for-tat escalation, there is no evidence of such training.
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.
In my country, PRC state media (including print, radio, and video) is broadcasted or distributed in a local language.
2024
Yes
Answer ( 1 / 4 )
0/ No
26 countries chose this answer
1/ Few, but insignificant
23 countries chose this answer
2/ More than a few, but insignificant
9 countries chose this answer
3/ Few, but significant
24 countries chose this answer
4/ More than a few, and significant
16 countries chose this answer
98 countries answered this indicator; 0 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
China Radio International (CRI) which is the Chinese state-owned broadcaster produces radio news in Hindi, Bengali and Tamil targeting India. CRI also produces video and text news delivered through their websites and social media. However the reason for assigning an insignificant rating to this indicator is that based on the population and the number of media houses that are currently operating in India, CRI doesn't have any significant reach.
Supplementary Notes
This Indicator only refers to PRC state media directly broadcasted or distributed by PRC entities. In other words, it may include YouTube channels in the domestic language run by CGTN (a state media organization) or local TV channels run by CCTV. This Indicator does not cover Chinese state media that is shared indirectly by domestic media outlets (content-sharing agreements). That phenomenon is covered in Media Indicator #7.
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.
In my country, there are local media outlets wholly or majority owned by PRC-connected individuals or entities, or media owners who have significant business interests in the PRC.
2024
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
0/ No
61 countries chose this answer
1/ Few, but insignificant
16 countries chose this answer
2/ More than a few, but insignificant
2 countries chose this answer
3/ Few, but significant
12 countries chose this answer
4/ More than a few, and significant
7 countries chose this answer
98 countries answered this indicator; 0 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
There is no observation of the Indicator phenomenon
- https://web.archive.org/web/20240108104353/https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-66909370
- https://sundayguardianlive.com/opinion/ccps-influence-peddling-in-india-becomes-more-visible-than-ever
- https://web.archive.org/web/20240108105710/https://sundayguardianlive.com/opinion/ccps-influence-peddling-in-india-becomes-more-visible-than-ever
Supplementary Notes
They are few reports on Indian media group receiving funds from China, however, many critics says that reasons behind the raids such as the ones at NewsClick was purely intentional as it has been publishing news critical of the current government. However, there is no indication that any of these media are wholly or marjority owned by PRC-connected individuals or entities.
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.
In my country, media outlets have delivered content provided by PRC state-funded media, or under content-sharing agreements with PRC state-funded media.
2024
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
0/ No
25 countries chose this answer
1/ Few, but insignificant
25 countries chose this answer
2/ More than a few, but insignificant
8 countries chose this answer
3/ Few, but significant
23 countries chose this answer
4/ More than a few, and significant
17 countries chose this answer
98 countries answered this indicator; 0 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
There is no observation of the Indicator phenomenon, however there are cases of articles published on Indian media which reflect some of the propaganda of PRC such as on 27th July 2023, the Charge d'Affairs of the Chinese Embassy wrote an article in The Hindu, 'The SCO is a success story that can get better'.
- https://www.fmprc.gov.cn/eng/wjb_663304/zwjg_665342/zwbd_665378/202307/t20230731_11120187.html
- https://web.archive.org/web/20230903161405/https://www.fmprc.gov.cn/eng/wjb_663304/zwjg_665342/zwbd_665378/202307/t20230731_11120187.html
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.
In my country, local newspapers, online news websites, content farms, or social media platforms receive economic support by regularly featuring advertisements from PRC-connected entities.
2024
Yes
Answer ( 4 / 4 )
Skipped
3 countries chose this answer
0/ No
58 countries chose this answer
1/ Few, but insignificant
12 countries chose this answer
2/ More than a few, but insignificant
4 countries chose this answer
3/ Few, but significant
9 countries chose this answer
4/ More than a few, and significant
12 countries chose this answer
95 countries answered this indicator; 3 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
In continuation of the trends observed in the previous years, there has been a steady stream of Advertorial published on major Indian Newspapers such as the celebration of the 74th Anniversary of the Founding of the People' Republic of China on September 28th, 2023 on The Indian Express and the Financial Express. The reason for this being significant is partly due to the persistent nature of such content and the wide reach of these national papers.
- https://www.opindia.com/2021/07/the-hindu-puts-a-full-page-advertorial-celebrating-100-years-of-communist-party-of-china/
- https://web.archive.org/web/20230925055055/https://www.opindia.com/2021/07/the-hindu-puts-a-full-page-advertorial-celebrating-100-years-of-communist-party-of-china/
- https://csep.org/reports/new-messengers-the-role-of-traditional-and-new-media-in-chinas-external-messaging-during-india-china-border-crises/
- https://web.archive.org/web/20231012000951/https://csep.org/reports/new-messengers-the-role-of-traditional-and-new-media-in-chinas-external-messaging-during-india-china-border-crises/
- http://in.china-embassy.gov.cn/eng/embassy_news/202309/t20230928_11153087.htm
- https://web.archive.org/web/20240108125506/http://in.china-embassy.gov.cn/eng/embassy_news/202309/t20230928_11153087.htm
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.
In my country, there are journalists who have had pressure exerted on them by the PRC, including (but not limited to) public denunciation, revocation of journalist ID, denial of visa, lawsuits, or threat thereof.
2024
Yes
Answer ( 4 / 4 )
Skipped
1 countries chose this answer
0/ No
67 countries chose this answer
4/ Yes
30 countries chose this answer
97 countries answered this indicator; 1 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
In April, 2023, the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs decided to “freeze” the visas of two Indian journalists reporting from China – The Hindu‘s Ananth Krishnan and Prasar Bharati’s Anshuman Mishra and in June, 2023, visa's for other Indian Journalists in China were rejected and had to leave China.
- https://thewire.in/media/china-freezes-visas-of-two-indian-journalists-based-in-beijing
- https://web.archive.org/web/20240108110237/https://thewire.in/media/china-freezes-visas-of-two-indian-journalists-based-in-beijing
- https://www.wsj.com/articles/china-india-kick-out-nearly-all-of-each-others-journalists-as-rivalry-escalates-75d51c42
- https://web.archive.org/web/20240108110509/https://www.wsj.com/articles/china-india-kick-out-nearly-all-of-each-others-journalists-as-rivalry-escalates-75d51c42
Supplementary Notes
The case could be made that this was a public spat between India and China and not directly related to pressure exerted on the Journalists, however whatever the rationale might be, there is definate pressure.
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.
In my country, there are media organizations that describe relations with the PRC as based on friendship, brotherhood, or otherwise use emotive language that refers to the relationship in familial terms.
2024
Skip
Skipped
1 countries chose this answer
0/ No
41 countries chose this answer
1/ Few, but insignificant
14 countries chose this answer
2/ More than a few, but insignificant
6 countries chose this answer
3/ Few, but significant
16 countries chose this answer
4/ More than a few, and significant
20 countries chose this answer
97 countries answered this indicator; 1 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
We chose to skip this question because we couldn't locate a specific case that describe the relationship with PRC on the set conditions, howwever, there are instances when certain news organizations feature PRC news on their media platforms and even publish special reports commemorating PRC anniversaries. TheHindu is a national paper which is left-leaning and has published article on PRC in positive terms but that would not constitute emotive language per se due to which we are skipping this section.
- http://in.china-embassy.gov.cn/eng/embassy_news/202309/t20230928_11153087.htm
- https://web.archive.org/web/20240108125506/http://in.china-embassy.gov.cn/eng/embassy_news/202309/t20230928_11153087.htm
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.
In my country, there are media personalities (including reporters, journalists or commentators) or celebrities who echo PRC talking points, such as denying the existence of or whitewashing human rights abuses (e.g. a media personality who rejects that there are re-education camps for Uyghurs in Xinjiang).
2024
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
Skipped
1 countries chose this answer
0/ No
60 countries chose this answer
1/ Few, but insignificant
17 countries chose this answer
2/ More than a few, but insignificant
3 countries chose this answer
3/ Few, but significant
12 countries chose this answer
4/ More than a few, and significant
5 countries chose this answer
97 countries answered this indicator; 1 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
There is no observation of the Indicator phenomenon
Supplementary Notes
Eventhough, they are some papers, editorials which somewhat echo certain PRC talking points and even extol the development initiatives, there is no evidence of the same on denial of the existence of re-educating camps or whitewashing human rights abuses.
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.
Academia
The Academia Domain measures how the PRC state attempts to restrict academic freedom by influencing or interfering with the Index country‘s academic and educational activities.
In my country, universities have established research partnerships with PRC-connected entities. (e.g. Huawei, Tencent or Alibaba)
2024
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
0/ No
7 countries chose this answer
1/ Few, but insignificant
20 countries chose this answer
2/ More than a few, but insignificant
8 countries chose this answer
3/ Few, but significant
24 countries chose this answer
4/ More than a few, and significant
39 countries chose this answer
98 countries answered this indicator; 0 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
There is no observation of the Indicator phenomenon
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.
In my country, there are Confucius Institutes/Classrooms or other PRC-affiliated Chinese language centers based at universities.
2024
Yes
Answer ( 1 / 4 )
0/ No
7 countries chose this answer
1/ Few, but insignificant
14 countries chose this answer
2/ More than a few, but insignificant
7 countries chose this answer
3/ Few, but significant
39 countries chose this answer
4/ More than a few, and significant
31 countries chose this answer
98 countries answered this indicator; 0 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
There are a few Confucius Institutes in Indian Universities as listed in links and as such the indicator deserves a "few" rating. However due to the sheer number of universities in India and the fact the number of such institues numbering less than a dozen makes the impact of such institutes "insignificant". At the same time, after the 2020 border clashes, there has been enhanced scrutiny on the functioning of such institutes.
- https://old.mu.ac.in/faculties/arts/languages-linguistics-literaure/confucius-institute-chinese-mandarin/
- https://web.archive.org/web/20240108110546/https://old.mu.ac.in/faculties/arts/languages-linguistics-literaure/confucius-institute-chinese-mandarin/
- https://ksol.kiit.ac.in/chinese/
- https://web.archive.org/web/20240108111846/https://ksol.kiit.ac.in/chinese/
- https://www.krmangalam.edu.in/about-krmu/international-collaboration
- https://web.archive.org/web/20240108111012/https://www.krmangalam.edu.in/about-krmu/international-collaboration
- https://www.deccanherald.com/india/learn-soft-power-lessons-from-confucius-inst-parliamentary-panel-tells-mea-2646355
- ttps://web.archive.org/web/20240108111720/https://www.deccanherald.com/india/learn-soft-power-lessons-from-confucius-inst-parliamentary-panel-tells-mea-2646355
Supplementary Notes
In recent years, some Confucius Institutes have been renamed or rebranded, but still maintain connections with the CCP. This Indicator includes Chinese language centers that operate in the same manner as Confucius Institutes. It does not include Chinese language centers that merely offer exchanges to PRC-based language institutes (language exchanges). See this report: Link
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.
My country plans to include, or does include, Chinese as a foreign language in K-12 or primary education, and receives free or subsidized (e.g. offered below market price) educational books and teachers from the PRC.
2024
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
Skipped
1 countries chose this answer
0/ No
57 countries chose this answer
4/ Yes
40 countries chose this answer
97 countries answered this indicator; 1 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
There is no observation of the Indicator phenomenon
Supplementary Notes
Ministry of Education (MoE) decided to drop Chinese from its list of suggested languages for schools since 2020
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.
In my country, one or more think tanks and academic research centers belong to PRC-affiliated networks/associations (such as: the Silk Road Think Tank Association, Silk Road Think Tank Network [SiLKS], Belt and Road Studies Network, University Alliance of the Silk Road, University Consortium of the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road).
2024
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
0/ No
46 countries chose this answer
1/ Few, but insignificant
22 countries chose this answer
2/ More than a few, but insignificant
9 countries chose this answer
3/ Few, but significant
19 countries chose this answer
4/ More than a few, and significant
2 countries chose this answer
98 countries answered this indicator; 0 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
There is no observation of the Indicator phenomenon
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.
In my country, think tanks and academic research centers have received financial benefits from PRC-connected individuals or entities, such as through grants, donations, sponsored exchange programs, or fellowship programs at PRC institutions.
2024
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
Skipped
7 countries chose this answer
0/ No
29 countries chose this answer
1/ Few, but insignificant
13 countries chose this answer
2/ More than a few, but insignificant
9 countries chose this answer
3/ Few, but significant
23 countries chose this answer
4/ More than a few, and significant
17 countries chose this answer
91 countries answered this indicator; 7 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
There is no observation of the Indicator phenomenon
- http://mumbai.china-consulate.gov.cn/eng/zxhd/202003/t20200304_5405582.htm
- https://web.archive.org/web/20240305084334/http://mumbai.china-consulate.gov.cn/eng/zxhd/202003/t20200304_5405582.htm
- http://kolkata.china-consulate.gov.cn/eng/zlgxw/201907/t20190703_4873195.htm
- https://web.archive.org/web/20240305083944/http://kolkata.china-consulate.gov.cn/eng/zlgxw/201907/t20190703_4873195.htm
Supplementary Notes
Due to the continuing strained relations between the two countries, (we have not seen any such cases after 2023.) There were few such cases before 2020 in India. In the past, Chinese ambassadors and Consul General used to visit and participate in events and contribute financially to the think tanks and academic centers where Chinese language and china studies are available.
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.
In my country, experts participate in PRC talent recruitment programs such as the Thousand Talents Program or Changjiang Scholars program.
2024
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
0/ No
53 countries chose this answer
1/ Few, but insignificant
18 countries chose this answer
2/ More than a few, but insignificant
5 countries chose this answer
3/ Few, but significant
12 countries chose this answer
4/ More than a few, and significant
10 countries chose this answer
98 countries answered this indicator; 0 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
There is no observation of the Indicator phenomenon
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.
In my country, scholars have taken trips to the PRC or to other countries organized or run by PRC-connected individuals or entities.
2024
Yes
Answer ( 1 / 4 )
Skipped
6 countries chose this answer
0/ No
31 countries chose this answer
1/ Few, but insignificant
19 countries chose this answer
2/ More than a few, but insignificant
12 countries chose this answer
3/ Few, but significant
14 countries chose this answer
4/ More than a few, and significant
16 countries chose this answer
92 countries answered this indicator; 6 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
In the past individual scholars or scholars affiliated with government institutes or think tanks may have visited China. These days scholars affiliated with state and central universities are required to get permission from the Union External Affairs Ministry. For instance, the upcoming function in Peking University, one of the top institutions in the People's Republic of China, plans to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore's visit to the institution with a symposium on him and his global vision in May this year. For this, Chinese Consul General Zha Liyou in Calcutta is coordinating the visit of a few scholars and Tagore researchers to Peking in May 2024. This indicators deserves a few and insignificant rating because of the forementioned challenges to these kind of trips.
- https://www.telegraphindia.com/west-bengal/celebrations-to-mark-rabindranath-tagores-visit-to-peking-university-in-china/cid/1994998
- https://web.archive.org/web/20240305084709/https://www.telegraphindia.com/west-bengal/celebrations-to-mark-rabindranath-tagores-visit-to-peking-university-in-china/cid/1994998
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.
In my country, organized PRC-connected student groups, such as Chinese Students and Scholars Associations (CSSAs), are involved in attempts to censor staff or students (e.g. by harassing students protesting human rights abuses in the PRC, or formally complaining about the identification of Taiwan as a country in lecture slides).
2024
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
0/ No
85 countries chose this answer
1/ Few, but insignificant
2 countries chose this answer
2/ More than a few, but insignificant
4 countries chose this answer
3/ Few, but significant
4 countries chose this answer
4/ More than a few, and significant
3 countries chose this answer
98 countries answered this indicator; 0 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
There is no observation of the Indicator phenomenon
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.
In my country, scholars or academics have been pressured after expressing opinions or producing scholarship that is critical of the PRC, including via visa denials for PRC travel, workplace censure, lawsuits, legal challenges, or threats thereof.
2024
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
Skipped
1 countries chose this answer
0/ No
86 countries chose this answer
1/ Few, but insignificant
4 countries chose this answer
2/ More than a few, but insignificant
0 countries chose this answer
3/ Few, but significant
5 countries chose this answer
4/ More than a few, and significant
2 countries chose this answer
97 countries answered this indicator; 1 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
There is no observation of the Indicator phenomenon
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.
In my country, PRC-connected entities have been involved in school or university curriculum design, such as courses about East Asian history, modern politics, etc.
2024
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
Skipped
2 countries chose this answer
0/ No
68 countries chose this answer
4/ Yes
28 countries chose this answer
96 countries answered this indicator; 2 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
There is no observation of the Indicator phenomenon
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.
In my country, scholars have published articles that echo PRC talking points, such as denying the existence of or whitewashing human rights abuses (e.g. an academic who rejects that there are re-education camps for Uyghurs in Xinjiang).
2024
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
Skipped
2 countries chose this answer
0/ No
65 countries chose this answer
1/ Few, but insignificant
18 countries chose this answer
2/ More than a few, but insignificant
2 countries chose this answer
3/ Few, but significant
9 countries chose this answer
4/ More than a few, and significant
2 countries chose this answer
96 countries answered this indicator; 2 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
There is no observation of the Indicator phenomenon
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.
Economy
The Economy Domain measures the PRC‘s economic leverage in the Index country, and how this is used to influence economic policy or corporate behavior in ways that favor the PRC.
The PRC is my country's number one trading partner (for trade in goods only).
2024
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
0/ No
62 countries chose this answer
4/ Yes
36 countries chose this answer
98 countries answered this indicator; 0 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
There is no observation of the Indicator phenomenon.
Supplementary Notes
The US is India's number one trading partner, however China is a close second.
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.
PRC-connected entities own more than 25% of my country’s bilateral sovereign debt.
2024
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
Skipped
5 countries chose this answer
0/ No
73 countries chose this answer
4/ Yes
20 countries chose this answer
93 countries answered this indicator; 5 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
There is no observation of the Indicator phenomenon.
Supplementary Notes
At the end-March 2023, Japan holds 74.6 per cent of India’s bilateral SED, followed by Russia (11.2 per cent),Germany (10.0 per cent), and France (4.1 per cent).
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.
The PRC is the top customer for my country’s extractive industries.
2024
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
0/ No
69 countries chose this answer
4/ Yes
29 countries chose this answer
98 countries answered this indicator; 0 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
There is no observation of the Indicator phenomenon.
Supplementary Notes
The United States remains India’s top customer for extractive industries. We do not include "agroindustry with transgenic seed" in the definition of extractive industries. We consider extractive industries as different activities that lead to the extraction of raw materials from the earth (such as oil, metals, mineral and aggregates).
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.
In my country, PRC-related entities own, operate or substantially control critical infrastructure (e.g. ports, power plants, digital data centers, etc) or sensitive sectors (biotech, raw materials, etc.)
2024
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
0/ No
37 countries chose this answer
4/ Yes
61 countries chose this answer
98 countries answered this indicator; 0 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
There is no observation of the Indicator phenomenon.
Supplementary Notes
Most critical infrastructure in India are state owned and some are public-private partnerships and there is no evidence that PRC-related entities control such infrastructures.
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.
My country joined (or applied to join) the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB).
2024
Yes
Answer ( 4 / 4 )
0/ No
29 countries chose this answer
4/ Yes
69 countries chose this answer
98 countries answered this indicator; 0 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
India was among the AIIB's 57 founding members in 2016 and the 2nd largest share holder at present.
- https://www.aiib.org/en/about-aiib/governance/members-of-bank/index.html
- https://web.archive.org/web/20240115192947/https://www.aiib.org/en/about-aiib/governance/members-of-bank/index.html
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.
In my country, major businesses are members of the Silk Road Chamber of International Commerce, or of the Belt and Road Industrial and Commercial Alliance, or of the Belt and Road General Chamber of Commerce.
2024
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
Skipped
1 countries chose this answer
0/ No
59 countries chose this answer
4/ Yes
38 countries chose this answer
97 countries answered this indicator; 1 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
There is no observation of the Indicator phenomenon.
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.
In my country, financial institutions use the China Cross-Border Interbank Payment System (CIPS) clearing and settlement services system.
2024
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
Skipped
2 countries chose this answer
0/ No
66 countries chose this answer
4/ Yes
30 countries chose this answer
96 countries answered this indicator; 2 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
There is no observation of the Indicator phenomenon.
Supplementary Notes
In India the interbank payment systems are: 1. Real Time Cross Settlement (RTGS) 2. National Electronic Fund Transfer (NEFT) 3. Speed Clearing and for international payments, it uses SWIFT
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.
My country has been the target of PRC economic coercion (e.g. trade/investment sanctions, boycotts) after the government, private companies, or NGOs made statements or introduced policies deemed unfavorable to the PRC.
2024
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
0/ No
83 countries chose this answer
4/ Yes
15 countries chose this answer
98 countries answered this indicator; 0 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
There is no observation of the Indicator phenomenon.
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.
My country has free-trade agreement(s) with the PRC (either bilateral or as part of regional agreement(s)) that primarily deals with trade in goods or services, including digital goods or services.
2024
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
0/ No
58 countries chose this answer
4/ Yes
40 countries chose this answer
98 countries answered this indicator; 0 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
There is no observation of the Indicator phenomenon.
- https://www.dw.com/en/why-india-pulled-out-of-the-rcep-free-trade-deal/a-51137128
- https://web.archive.org/web/20230826181414/https://www.dw.com/en/why-india-pulled-out-of-the-rcep-free-trade-deal/a-51137128
Supplementary Notes
It should be noted that India withdrew from the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) in 2019 before signing a deal and consequently, there is no FTA between India and China(either bilateral or as part of a regional agreement).
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.
In my country, central or local governments have relaxed or removed regulatory restrictions, or have established special economic zones (or free trade zones, industrial parks, etc.) to attract investments or economic participation from the PRC.
2024
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
Skipped
1 countries chose this answer
0/ No
59 countries chose this answer
4/ Yes
38 countries chose this answer
97 countries answered this indicator; 1 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
There is no observation of the Indicator phenomenon.
- https://www.india-briefing.com/news/india-fdi-policy-china-companies-associated-entities-security-concerns-approvals-25534.html/
- https://web.archive.org/web/20240119091315/https://www.india-briefing.com/news/india-fdi-policy-china-companies-associated-entities-security-concerns-approvals-25534.html/
Supplementary Notes
The India parliament pass the Special Economic Zones Act in 2005 and it came into force in 2006 and provides a number of regulations for creation of economic activity, however they are not focused on attracting investment from PRC. India is actually putting more restrictions on investments from countries that share a border with India aimed primarily at China.
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.
My country has undergone a default or restructuring of a public debt arrangement with PRC-affiliated financial entities, which may have involved the transfer of my country's land or infrastructure in exchange for debt forgiveness.
2024
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
0/ No
94 countries chose this answer
4/ Yes
4 countries chose this answer
98 countries answered this indicator; 0 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
There is no observation of the Indicator phenomenon.
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.
Society
The Society Domain measures the extent and effectiveness of the PRC‘s efforts to advance its soft power in the Index country, including its influence over the actions and views of local organizations and citizens.
In my country, there are local groups or organizations with words like “Promotion of Peaceful Reunification” in their name, and they regularly publicize their views on Taiwan, Hong Kong, Tibet and Xinjiang issues.
2024
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
Skipped
2 countries chose this answer
0/ No
44 countries chose this answer
1/ Few, but insignificant
24 countries chose this answer
2/ More than a few, but insignificant
5 countries chose this answer
3/ Few, but significant
15 countries chose this answer
4/ More than a few, and significant
8 countries chose this answer
96 countries answered this indicator; 2 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
There is no observation of the Indicator phenomenon
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.
In my country, there are members and member organizations of United World Chinese Association (世界华人协会).
2024
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
Skipped
1 countries chose this answer
0/ No
75 countries chose this answer
4/ Yes
22 countries chose this answer
97 countries answered this indicator; 1 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
There is no observation of the Indicator phenomenon
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.
In my country, labor unions have engaged with the All-China Federation of Trade Unions (ACFTU) through exchanges or official visits, received material or financial donations, or participated in training sessions offered by the ACFTU on subjects like collective bargaining.
2024
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
Skipped
2 countries chose this answer
0/ No
74 countries chose this answer
4/ Yes
22 countries chose this answer
96 countries answered this indicator; 2 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
There is no observation of the Indicator phenomenon
- https://vsktelangana.org/bms-foundation-day-indianising-the-labour-discourse-from-conflict-to-confluence1
- https://web.archive.org/web/20220723100839/https://vsktelangana.org/bms-foundation-day-indianising-the-labour-discourse-from-conflict-to-confluence1
Supplementary Notes
Eventhough there are no indicators to show that labor unions in India have engaged with ACFTU on exchanges or official visits, however, there are reports of some of the trade unions aligning with ACFTU.
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.
In my country, there are Chinese diaspora community events and activities (e.g. Lunar New Year events, Dragon Boat Festival tournaments, etc) hosted or sponsored by organizations or personnel linked to the UFWD, or by PRC diplomats.
2024
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
0/ No
26 countries chose this answer
1/ Few, but insignificant
25 countries chose this answer
2/ More than a few, but insignificant
8 countries chose this answer
3/ Few, but significant
27 countries chose this answer
4/ More than a few, and significant
12 countries chose this answer
98 countries answered this indicator; 0 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
There is a Chinese community based in Tangra, Kolkata that celebrates Lunar New Year every year, however there is no linkage to show that these events are sponsored by PRC linked personnel.
- https://www.chinadailyhk.com/article/311787
- https://web.archive.org/web/20240108070340/https://www.chinadailyhk.com/article/311787
Supplementary Notes
In 2015, an Indian think tank from Kolkata organised a visit from a Chinese delegation comprising GT personnel. They were taken to Tangra, the China town in Kolkata. I was present there as I was the interpreter. The diaspora in Tangra is mainly third or fourth generation and hardly speaks Mandarin. The Chinese side did ask me to ask them if they missed the 'motherland', the answer to which was "India is the motherland". There have been some of these visits, which, while not coordinated by the UFWD, still do take place. Influence operations in India follow a different model and not the one recognised in the West/East. There is no coverage in the media of this mentioned visit. However, I was present there when the event took place. (Expert Reviewer Note)
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.
In my country, there are PRC-connected professional associations, such as the All-China Journalists Association (中华全国新闻工作者协会), China Artists Association (中国艺术家协会), China Writers Association (中国作家协会) or All-China Women Federation (全国妇联), that are closely engaged with their local counterparts through exchanges or official visits, providing material or financial donations, or hosting training sessions.
2024
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
Skipped
2 countries chose this answer
0/ No
34 countries chose this answer
1/ Few, but insignificant
26 countries chose this answer
2/ More than a few, but insignificant
11 countries chose this answer
3/ Few, but significant
13 countries chose this answer
4/ More than a few, and significant
12 countries chose this answer
96 countries answered this indicator; 2 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
There is no observation of the Indicator phenomenon
- https://www.indiachinachamber.com/about.html
- https://web.archive.org/web/20240108070624/https://www.indiachinachamber.com/about.html
Supplementary Notes
Although PRC- connected professional associations aren't found to have done official visits, providing material or financial donations, or hosting training sessions, India-China Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ICCCI) offers many services to the China Council for Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT), its provincial branches & industry sub-councils, All China Federation of Industry and Commerce (AFIC)
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.
In my country, PRC-connected individuals or entities donate money or provide other types of support to religious communities and charities.
2024
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
Skipped
2 countries chose this answer
0/ No
49 countries chose this answer
4/ Yes
47 countries chose this answer
96 countries answered this indicator; 2 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
There is no observation of the Indicator phenomenon
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.
In my country, the PRC government or PRC-connected entities distribute entertainment products (including: drama and TV shows) or related hardwares (e.g. OTT streaming players hosting PRC media channels) freely or at a cheap price.
2024
Yes
Answer ( 2 / 4 )
Skipped
2 countries chose this answer
0/ No
39 countries chose this answer
1/ Few, but insignificant
30 countries chose this answer
2/ More than a few, but insignificant
7 countries chose this answer
3/ Few, but significant
13 countries chose this answer
4/ More than a few, and significant
7 countries chose this answer
96 countries answered this indicator; 2 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
This indicator deserves a more than a few rating as few entertainment channels are available in India which are broadcasted from China. The entertainment channels available in India are insignificant.
- https://tvchannels.live/china/
- https://web.archive.org/web/20240108070728/https://tvchannels.live/china/
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.
In my country, PRC-connected entities are the main shareholders or developers of the top five popular social media/messaging apps, based on their usage.
2024
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
0/ No
34 countries chose this answer
4/ Yes
64 countries chose this answer
98 countries answered this indicator; 0 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
There is no observation of the Indicator phenomenon
- https://www.theglobalstatistics.com/india-social-media-statistics/
- https://web.archive.org/web/20240108070840/https://www.theglobalstatistics.com/india-social-media-statistics/
Supplementary Notes
After the ban on Chinese apps such as Tiktok and Wechat from 2020, most prevalent social media apps used in India are either U.S based apps or apps developed within India.
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.
In my country, there are cultural events, cultural exchange projects, or cultural organizations that are funded by or receive funding from PRC-connected entities, including in sports.
2024
Yes
Answer ( 1 / 4 )
Skipped
2 countries chose this answer
0/ No
15 countries chose this answer
1/ Few, but insignificant
26 countries chose this answer
2/ More than a few, but insignificant
10 countries chose this answer
3/ Few, but significant
25 countries chose this answer
4/ More than a few, and significant
20 countries chose this answer
96 countries answered this indicator; 2 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
The cultural exchange programs seen before Covid and Border Clashes in 2020 seem to be on revival stage initiated from the PRC side and supported by PRC-connected entitites. This indicator deserves a few and insignificant rating as it is not in huge numbers and at the same time, it seems to be initiated more from the PRC side.
- https://www.thequint.com/news/yoga-day-2023-india-china-south-asian-culture-and-art-week
- https://web.archive.org/web/20230711090752/https://www.thequint.com/news/yoga-day-2023-india-china-south-asian-culture-and-art-week
- https://english.news.cn/20231010/5da2379c30394129b2d8c9c1d9b5b7c3/c.html
- https://web.archive.org/web/20240116054903/https://english.news.cn/20231010/5da2379c30394129b2d8c9c1d9b5b7c3/c.html
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.
In my country, gamers, gaming communities, or game developers/publishers have been involved in freedom of speech controversies related to the PRC.
2024
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
0/ No
93 countries chose this answer
1/ Few, but insignificant
4 countries chose this answer
2/ More than a few, but insignificant
0 countries chose this answer
3/ Few, but significant
0 countries chose this answer
4/ More than a few, and significant
1 countries chose this answer
98 countries answered this indicator; 0 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
There is no observation of the Indicator phenomenon
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.
In my country, polling data or opinion surveys indicate that a majority of citizens hold favorable views toward the PRC government.
2024
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
Skipped
8 countries chose this answer
0/ No
52 countries chose this answer
4/ Yes
38 countries chose this answer
90 countries answered this indicator; 8 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
After the 2020 border dispute between India and China, it is very unlikely in India that a majority of its citizens hold favorable views toward the PRC government. A study by Pew Research in 2023 shows 67% of Indians have negative opinion of the PRC government.
- https://thewire.in/society/67-indians-have-negative-opinion-about-china-the-highest-among-24-surveyed-countries-pew
- https://web.archive.org/web/20240108071307/https://thewire.in/society/67-indians-have-negative-opinion-about-china-the-highest-among-24-surveyed-countries-pew
- https://www.pewresearch.org/global/2023/07/27/chinas-approach-to-foreign-policy-gets-largely-negative-reviews-in-24-country-survey/
- https://web.archive.org/web/20240112202240/https://www.pewresearch.org/global/2023/07/27/chinas-approach-to-foreign-policy-gets-largely-negative-reviews-in-24-country-survey/
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.
Military
The Military Domain gauges the bilateral military relationship between the PRC and the Index country, including PRC efforts to influence local military personnel.
My country currently imports (or receives in-kind donation of) military or law-enforcement equipment or components of equipment from the PRC.
2024
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
0/ No
42 countries chose this answer
4/ Yes
56 countries chose this answer
98 countries answered this indicator; 0 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
There is no observation of the Indicator phenomenon
- https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/india-remains-worlds-largest-arms-importer-with-russia-france-us-as-the-biggest-suppliers/articleshow/98612920.cms?from=mdr
- https://web.archive.org/web/20240108060405/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/india-remains-worlds-largest-arms-importer-with-russia-france-us-as-the-biggest-suppliers/articleshow/98612920.cms?from=mdr
Supplementary Notes
The PRC being a hostile neighbor to India with pre-existing “Sino-Indian” border dispute, india imports military equipment mainly from Russia, France, Israel and Japan
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.
My country’s government has participated in one or more multilateral security dialogues organized by the PRC (e.g. China-Africa Peace and Security Forum; the Conference on Interaction & Confidence Building Measures in Asia).
2024
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
0/ No
56 countries chose this answer
4/ Yes
42 countries chose this answer
98 countries answered this indicator; 0 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
There is no observation of the Indicator phenomenon
- https://www.brookings.edu/articles/india-china-security-competition-on-land-at-sea-in-space-and-beyond/
- https://www.deccanherald.com/india/china-objects-to-former-indian-service-chiefs-attending-security-conference-in-taiwan-2668306
- https://web.archive.org/web/20240108060807/https://www.brookings.edu/articles/india-china-security-competition-on-land-at-sea-in-space-and-beyond/
- https://web.archive.org/web/20240108061020/https://www.deccanherald.com/india/china-objects-to-former-indian-service-chiefs-attending-security-conference-in-taiwan-2668306
Supplementary Notes
India and China are currently in confrontation over the border since 2020 and as such, we couldn't find any evidence of participation by India in such dialogues organized by PRC, however India participates in groups like BRICS or SCO.
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.
My country co-develops or co-produces military or law-enforcement equipment with the PRC (including arrangements where PLA-affiliated professionals work in domestic labs researching dual-use technologies).
2024
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
0/ No
79 countries chose this answer
4/ Yes
19 countries chose this answer
98 countries answered this indicator; 0 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
There is no observation of the Indicator phenomenon
- https://www.businesstoday.in/latest/in-focus/story/india-bars-makers-of-military-drones-from-using-chinese-parts-393198-2023-08-08#:~:text=India%20in%20recent%20months%20has,and%20documents%20reviewed%20by%20Reuters.
- https://web.archive.org/web/20240108061157/https://www.businesstoday.in/latest/in-focus/story/india-bars-makers-of-military-drones-from-using-chinese-parts-393198-2023-08-08
Supplementary Notes
India does not co-develop or co-produce military or law-enforcement equipments with the PRC, rather it has been developing more restrictions on usage of PRC technology in this space as evidenced by the barring of importing of components from PRC for sensitive military equipments.
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.
In my country, there are reports that the PRC has expressed intentions or has taken actions to establish bases.
2024
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
Skipped
1 countries chose this answer
0/ No
84 countries chose this answer
4/ Yes
13 countries chose this answer
97 countries answered this indicator; 1 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
There is no observation of the Indicator phenomenon
- https://www.livemint.com/news/india/india-china-hold-20th-round-of-military-talks-no-clear-indication-of-breakthrough-11697041446022.html
- https://web.archive.org/web/20240117165948/https://www.livemint.com/news/india/india-china-hold-20th-round-of-military-talks-no-clear-indication-of-breakthrough-11697041446022.html
Supplementary Notes
The 2020 border clashes happened due to PRC's encroachment of Indian terrority and establishing forward points which can be construed as basing though not in the tradtional sense and as such this indicator deserves a "no" response. Such encroachment and establishment of forward points is related to border disputes rather than basing.
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.
In my country, the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has participated in a humanitarian relief/disaster assistance (HADR) effort.
2024
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
Skipped
1 countries chose this answer
0/ No
82 countries chose this answer
4/ Yes
15 countries chose this answer
97 countries answered this indicator; 1 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
There is no observation of the Indicator phenomenon
- https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/china-provided-india-satellite-data-on-flood-hit-regions-for-relief-efforts-says-envoy-119072600413_1.html
- https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/faster-customs-clearance-to-medical-consignment-to-india-china-101619778048582.html
- https://indianexpress.com/article/india/first-policy-shift-in-16-yrs-india-open-to-foreign-aid-ok-to-buying-from-china-7293052/
- https://web.archive.org/web/20240108061533/https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/china-provided-india-satellite-data-on-flood-hit-regions-for-relief-efforts-says-envoy-119072600413_1.html
- https://web.archive.org/web/20240108061706/https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/faster-customs-clearance-to-medical-consignment-to-india-china-101619778048582.html
- https://web.archive.org/web/20240108061827/https://indianexpress.com/article/india/first-policy-shift-in-16-yrs-india-open-to-foreign-aid-ok-to-buying-from-china-7293052/
Supplementary Notes
PRC has provided India with satellite data on India's flood-hit regions to assist its flood relief efforts as well as exported 3,800 tonnes of medical supplies and over 26,000 ventilators to India in April, 2021 to help fight the surging Covid-19 pandemic in the country. However, PLA was not involved based on the data availabel.
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.
In my country, People’s Liberation Army (PLA) military personnel are permanently or rotationally deployed (excluding defense attaches and peacekeepers).
2024
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
Skipped
1 countries chose this answer
0/ No
91 countries chose this answer
4/ Yes
6 countries chose this answer
97 countries answered this indicator; 1 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
There is no observation of the Indicator phenomenon
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.
In my country, military professionals have participated in military education or training programs provided by the PRC.
2024
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
Skipped
2 countries chose this answer
0/ No
55 countries chose this answer
4/ Yes
41 countries chose this answer
96 countries answered this indicator; 2 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
There is no observation of the Indicator phenomenon
- https://www.businessinsider.in/defense/news/india-enlists-five-more-countries-to-send-their-officers-to-train-at-the-national-defence-college/articleshow/79039519.cms
- https://web.archive.org/web/20240108062306/https://www.businessinsider.in/defense/news/india-enlists-five-more-countries-to-send-their-officers-to-train-at-the-national-defence-college/articleshow/79039519.cms
Supplementary Notes
India provides military training to other countries to counter China's influence.
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.
In my country, senior military or civilian defense leaders have participated in bilateral meetings with PLA officers at or above the one-star rank.
2024
Yes
Answer ( 2 / 4 )
Skipped
3 countries chose this answer
0/ No
54 countries chose this answer
1/ Few, but insignificant
3 countries chose this answer
2/ More than a few, but insignificant
1 countries chose this answer
3/ Few, but significant
2 countries chose this answer
4/ More than a few, and significant
35 countries chose this answer
95 countries answered this indicator; 3 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
On April 27, 2023 Shri Rajnath Singh met State Councillor and Minister of National Defence of China General Li Shangfu in New Delhi. At the same time, since the 2020 border clash, there has been at-least 20 rounds of talk. As such, this indicator response is "more than few" rating and insignificant as there has been no resolution to the border issue after all the bilateral talks and meetings. At the same time, talks have also been conducted under the framework of the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination on India-China Border Affairs(WMCC) and the latest was the 28th meeting held on 30th November, 2023 with agreements on continuation of talks.
- https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1920322
- https://web.archive.org/web/20240117182519/https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1920322
- https://www.livemint.com/news/india/india-china-hold-20th-round-of-military-talks-no-clear-indication-of-breakthrough-11697041446022.html
- https://web.archive.org/web/20240117165948/https://www.livemint.com/news/india/india-china-hold-20th-round-of-military-talks-no-clear-indication-of-breakthrough-11697041446022.html
- https://www.mea.gov.in/press-releases.htm
- https://web.archive.org/web/20240123060917/https://www.mea.gov.in/press-releases.htm
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.
In my country, high-ranking retired or current military and/or intelligence officers have received direct or deferred benefits from PRC-connected individuals or entities openly or covertly (e.g. have been appointed to lucrative positions as board members or consultants with PRC-invested firms, casinos, energy companies, etc.) during or in retirement from public service.
2024
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
Skipped
8 countries chose this answer
0/ No
80 countries chose this answer
4/ Yes
10 countries chose this answer
90 countries answered this indicator; 8 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
There is no observation of the Indicator phenomenon
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.
In my country, high-ranking retired or current military and/or intelligence officials publicly advocate for friendly foreign policy or military cooperation with the PRC.
2024
Skip
Skipped
4 countries chose this answer
0/ No
67 countries chose this answer
4/ Yes
27 countries chose this answer
94 countries answered this indicator; 4 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
This indicator cannot be applied to India as it shares a border with China and after the 2020 border clashes, there has been a number of meetings to de-escalate the situation and as such on both sides, they have been advocates for a friendly/peaceful resolution as well as being aggressive and taking a strong stand. As such, this is based on a situation and not about cooperation in the larger context.
- https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/gen-manoj-mukund-naravane-galwan-clash-india-challenge-neighbourhood-bully-china-2477193-2023-12-18
- https://web.archive.org/web/20240112195601/https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/gen-manoj-mukund-naravane-galwan-clash-india-challenge-neighbourhood-bully-china-2477193-2023-12-18
- https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1920322
- https://web.archive.org/web/20240117182519/https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1920322
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.
My country cooperates with the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) on military exchange exercises, including drills and war games.
2024
Yes
Answer ( 4 / 4 )
0/ No
66 countries chose this answer
4/ Yes
32 countries chose this answer
98 countries answered this indicator; 0 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
India took part in “Peace mission exercise drills” along with PLA and Pakistan army, which was conducted in Russia in Sept 2023 and has participated in other exercises such as "Vostok-2022" and "Zapad exercise"(2021). Therefore, this indicator deserves a "Yes" response.
- https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/incoming/border-tension-aside-india-china-to-participate-in-multilateral-defence-exercise-in-russia/article67335184.ece
- https://web.archive.org/web/20240108063416/https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/incoming/border-tension-aside-india-china-to-participate-in-multilateral-defence-exercise-in-russia/article67335184.ece
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.
Law Enforcement
The Law Enforcement Domain measures law enforcement cooperation between the PRC and the Index country, as well as the nature and extent of PRC-related criminal activity in the Index country.
My country currently maintains an extradition treaty, legal mutual assistance or other similar arrangements with the PRC.
2024
Yes
Answer ( 4 / 4 )
0/ No
32 countries chose this answer
4/ Yes
66 countries chose this answer
98 countries answered this indicator; 0 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
India doesn't have any extradition treaty with PRC, however it has a extradtion treaty currently in force with Hong Kong and after the passing of the National Security Law in Hong Kong which has worldwide criminal jurisdiction, the treaty with Hong Kong can serve as de-facto treaty with PRC with regards to extradition.
- https://www.mea.gov.in/leta.htm
- https://www.hongkongwatch.org/extradition
- https://web.archive.org/web/20230705111609/https://www.hongkongwatch.org/extradition
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.
In my country, law enforcement authorities have signed cooperation agreements with the PRC on combating terrorism.
2024
Yes
Answer ( 4 / 4 )
Skipped
1 countries chose this answer
0/ No
62 countries chose this answer
4/ Yes
35 countries chose this answer
97 countries answered this indicator; 1 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
India hasn't solely signed cooperative agreements with the PRC. However it is one of the member states as part of SCO(Shanghai Cooperation Organisation) was the Chair of SCO- Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure in 2021-2022.
- https://www.idsa.in/idsacomments/sco-rats-against-terrorism-nguvvadi-291222
- https://web.archive.org/web/20230924092659/https://www.idsa.in/idsacomments/sco-rats-against-terrorism-nguvvadi-291222
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.
In my country, PRC-connected gangs (such as Triad, 三合会) are known to be operating in my country.
2024
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
Skipped
2 countries chose this answer
0/ No
59 countries chose this answer
4/ Yes
37 countries chose this answer
96 countries answered this indicator; 2 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
There is no observation of the Indicator phenomenon
- https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/chinese-man-involved-in-rs-2-300-crore-hawala-transactions-gujarat-police-4306658
- https://web.archive.org/web/20240117194741/https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/chinese-man-involved-in-rs-2-300-crore-hawala-transactions-gujarat-police-4306658
Supplementary Notes
There are cases of Chinese individuals linked to Hawala Racket(Money Transfer Method outside the Tradtional Banking Sytem) operating in India and might have links to PRC-connected gangs but they don't operate in India directly.
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.
In my country, security services (安保/保安) offered by private PRC companies are contracted by national or subnational governments.
2024
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
Skipped
2 countries chose this answer
0/ No
83 countries chose this answer
1/ Few, but insignificant
3 countries chose this answer
2/ More than a few, but insignificant
3 countries chose this answer
3/ Few, but significant
6 countries chose this answer
4/ More than a few, and significant
1 countries chose this answer
96 countries answered this indicator; 2 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
There is no observation of the Indicator phenomenon
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.
In my country, law enforcement and judicial-related training offered by PRC-connected individuals or entities have been accepted by national or subnational governments.
2024
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
Skipped
1 countries chose this answer
0/ No
59 countries chose this answer
1/ Few, but insignificant
8 countries chose this answer
2/ More than a few, but insignificant
6 countries chose this answer
3/ Few, but significant
16 countries chose this answer
4/ More than a few, and significant
8 countries chose this answer
97 countries answered this indicator; 1 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
There is no observation of the Indicator phenomenon
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.
In my country, organized local criminal groups are known to have threatened or used violence to coerce, intimidate, or punish individuals critical of the PRC.
2024
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
0/ No
89 countries chose this answer
1/ Few, but insignificant
5 countries chose this answer
2/ More than a few, but insignificant
0 countries chose this answer
3/ Few, but significant
2 countries chose this answer
4/ More than a few, and significant
2 countries chose this answer
98 countries answered this indicator; 0 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
There is no observation of the Indicator phenomenon
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.
In my country, there are reports of cyber attacks targeting government, critical infrastructure, or enterprises that were suspected to be initiated from the PRC.
2024
Yes
Answer ( 4 / 4 )
Skipped
3 countries chose this answer
0/ No
50 countries chose this answer
4/ Yes
45 countries chose this answer
95 countries answered this indicator; 3 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
Over the last few years, there has been a series of cyber attacks targeting government, critical infrastructure and enterprises from PRC based actors. The attacks have been numerous and have targeted multiple sectors be it government, private, critical infrastructure and as such, these are significant in terms of the impact they have on these sectors.
- https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/china-based-threat-actors-target-uidai-aiims-icmr-shows-cybersecurity-advisory-10769631.html
- https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/technology/india-most-targeted-country-by-cyber-attackers-report/articleshow/104989856.cms
- https://web.archive.org/web/20240109051337/https://www.moneycontrol.com/europe/?url=https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/china-based-threat-actors-target-uidai-aiims-icmr-shows-cybersecurity-advisory-10769631.html
- https://web.archive.org/web/20240109051450/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/technology/india-most-targeted-country-by-cyber-attackers-report/articleshow/104989856.cms
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.
In my country, PRC-connected individuals or entities have established extra-legal physical premises from which to surveil or detain members of the Chinese diaspora (e.g. overseas police service stations).
2024
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
Skipped
5 countries chose this answer
0/ No
68 countries chose this answer
4/ Yes
25 countries chose this answer
93 countries answered this indicator; 5 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
There is no observation of the Indicator phenomenon
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.
My government has arbitrarily detained people at the behest of the PRC, such as those who engage in political activism or those who are members of minority groups.
2024
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
0/ No
86 countries chose this answer
4/ Yes
12 countries chose this answer
98 countries answered this indicator; 0 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
There is no observation of the Indicator phenomenon in the last two years, however previously they were cases of activists being arbitrarily detained at the behest of PRC before state visits of PRC officials to India such as when Xi Jinping visited India in 2019.
- https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/modi-xi-jinping-informal-summit-in-mamallapuram-tamil-nadu-police-arrest-tibetans-who-were-planning-protests/articleshow/71490272.cms
- https://web.archive.org/web/20200918002456/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/modi-xi-jinping-informal-summit-in-mamallapuram-tamil-nadu-police-arrest-tibetans-who-were-planning-protests/articleshow/71490272.cms
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.
My country has extradited or deported individuals to the PRC despite criticism from politicians, government employees, or NGOs.
2024
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
0/ No
84 countries chose this answer
4/ Yes
14 countries chose this answer
98 countries answered this indicator; 0 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
There is no observation of the Indicator phenomenon
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.
My country has deployed video or internet surveillance systems from the PRC for law enforcement.
2024
Yes
Answer ( 4 / 4 )
Skipped
4 countries chose this answer
0/ No
34 countries chose this answer
4/ Yes
60 countries chose this answer
94 countries answered this indicator; 4 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
There is no case/story to show that law enforcement has deployed surveillance systems from PRC(such as a contract listed publicly), however Hikvision has the largest market share in India through Prama Hikivision India Private Limited and through Prama India Private Limited and regularly participates in expo's in India showcasing their surveillaince system where law enforcement take part. However, we were unable to find concrete proof that law enforcements have deployed such systems from PRC.
- https://digitalterminal.in/tech-companies/hikvision-india-unveils-cutting-edge-multilane-anpr-cameras-at-trafficinfratech
- https://web.archive.org/web/20240117194211/https://digitalterminal.in/tech-companies/hikvision-india-unveils-cutting-edge-multilane-anpr-cameras-at-trafficinfratech
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.
Technology
The Technology Domain gauges the PRC‘s influence over the technology sector in the Index country, including the activity and financial leverage of PRC companies, use of PRC hardware, and bilateral research partnerships.
In my country, PRC-connected entities (such as China Mobile, China Unicom or China Telecom) or their subsidiaries provide telecom services.
2024
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
Skipped
1 countries chose this answer
0/ No
61 countries chose this answer
4/ Yes
36 countries chose this answer
97 countries answered this indicator; 1 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
There is no observation of the Indicator phenomenon
- https://www.deccanherald.com/business/no-plans-to-let-chinese-telecom-firms-back-into-indian-market-govt-1223956.html
- https://web.archive.org/web/20240108063713/https://www.deccanherald.com/business/no-plans-to-let-chinese-telecom-firms-back-into-indian-market-govt-1223956.html
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.
In my country, telecoms have signed agreements to adopt hardwares or technical specifications of 4G or 5G cellular networks that are produced or developed by Huawei, ZTE or other PRC enterprises.
2024
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
Skipped
1 countries chose this answer
0/ No
17 countries chose this answer
1/ Few, but insignificant
7 countries chose this answer
2/ More than a few, but insignificant
7 countries chose this answer
3/ Few, but significant
34 countries chose this answer
4/ More than a few, and significant
32 countries chose this answer
97 countries answered this indicator; 1 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
In 2018, the DoT had excluded companies like Huawei and ZTE from participating in trials to develop 5G use cases in India. For national security reasons, in Dec, 2020, India's National Security Directive (NSDTC) mandated service providers to purchase equipment from“trusted sources”. With immediate effect from 15th June 2021, new restrictions for providing licenses have been implemented. License shall only connect trusted products in its network and also seek permission from designated authority for up-gradation or expansion of existing Network. Since then, Indian telecoms have signed agreements with non-PRC enterprises such as Nokia, Ericsson, Samsung for upgrading or laying out new networks.
- https://www.financialexpress.com/business/industry-ban-on-chinese-vendors-to-cost-domestic-telecom-companies-dear-huawei-zte-boycott-china-bsnl-4g-bharti-airtel-1999946/
- https://web.archive.org/web/20240117061755/https://www.financialexpress.com/business/industry-ban-on-chinese-vendors-to-cost-domestic-telecom-companies-dear-huawei-zte-boycott-china-bsnl-4g-bharti-airtel-1999946/
- https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/telecom/telecom-news/airtel-selects-nokia-to-deploy-optical-transport-network-for-5g-expansion/articleshow/105383518.cms
- https://web.archive.org/web/20231130232810/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/telecom/telecom-news/airtel-selects-nokia-to-deploy-optical-transport-network-for-5g-expansion/articleshow/105383518.cms
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.
In my country, internet service providers have signed agreements to adopt hardware or technical specifications for Wi-Fi or fiber optic/broadband networks that are produced or developed by PRC enterprises.
2024
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
Skipped
7 countries chose this answer
0/ No
24 countries chose this answer
1/ Few, but insignificant
7 countries chose this answer
2/ More than a few, but insignificant
6 countries chose this answer
3/ Few, but significant
30 countries chose this answer
4/ More than a few, and significant
24 countries chose this answer
91 countries answered this indicator; 7 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
There is no observation of the Indicator phenomenon
- https://www.deccanherald.com/business/no-plans-to-let-chinese-telecom-firms-back-into-indian-market-govt-1223956.html
- https://web.archive.org/web/20240108063713/https://www.deccanherald.com/business/no-plans-to-let-chinese-telecom-firms-back-into-indian-market-govt-1223956.html
Supplementary Notes
The national security concerns for India after the border clash with PRC in 2020 resulted in top-down restrictions for PRC-connected entities to operate in India. Government facilitated service providers were mandated to not use Chinese equipment in their facilities.
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.
In my country, PRC-connected entities are authorized to supply tech-related equipment for critical infrastructure (such as airports, public transport, government IT networks, ports etc.).
2024
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
Skipped
2 countries chose this answer
0/ No
21 countries chose this answer
4/ Yes
75 countries chose this answer
96 countries answered this indicator; 2 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
There is no observation of the Indicator phenomenon
- https://www.ispionline.it/en/publication/indias-latest-move-to-de-risk-its-military-from-china-143085
- https://web.archive.org/web/20240108064234/https://www.ispionline.it/en/publication/indias-latest-move-to-de-risk-its-military-from-china-143085
Supplementary Notes
The Indian government stresses on not using Chinese made components for critical infrastructures such as military and security equipments.
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.
In my country, the central or local government has signed agreements to adopt biometric surveillance technology (such as facial, voice, DNA or gait recognition) produced by PRC-connected entities.
2024
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
Skipped
3 countries chose this answer
0/ No
54 countries chose this answer
1/ Few, but insignificant
9 countries chose this answer
2/ More than a few, but insignificant
7 countries chose this answer
3/ Few, but significant
15 countries chose this answer
4/ More than a few, and significant
10 countries chose this answer
95 countries answered this indicator; 3 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
If you look at the market share for home surveilliance technology in India, more than 65% is by PRC companies, however there is no indication that central or local governments have signed any new agreements as the backlash faced by both Central and State governments of issuing contracts to PRC firms have been huge due to current stalemate situation in the border. As such, there is a security issue with regards to how much market share PRC-connected entities have in India with regards to surveilliance technology in the domestic market.
- https://www.biometricupdate.com/202304/india-study-shows-half-fine-with-surveillance-one-fifth-unaware
- https://web.archive.org/web/20240108064504/https://www.biometricupdate.com/202106/chinese-facial-recognition-deployments-in-india-europe-prompt-warnings
- https://www.indiatoday.in/mail-today/story/installation-of-1-4-lakh-chinese-cctv-cameras-by-delhi-govt-sparks-row-1696032-2020-07-02
- https://web.archive.org/web/20221219014514/https://www.indiatoday.in/mail-today/story/installation-of-1-4-lakh-chinese-cctv-cameras-by-delhi-govt-sparks-row-1696032-2020-07-02
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.
In my country, one or more cities have procured, or have signed contracts with PRC-connected entities to establish “smart city systems.”
2024
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
Skipped
2 countries chose this answer
0/ No
48 countries chose this answer
1/ Few, but insignificant
18 countries chose this answer
2/ More than a few, but insignificant
4 countries chose this answer
3/ Few, but significant
20 countries chose this answer
4/ More than a few, and significant
6 countries chose this answer
96 countries answered this indicator; 2 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
Although, India has attracted Chinese investors in its “smart city” systems in the last decade before 2020, however since the 2020 border clashes, there are no reports of such contracts given to PRC-connected entities.
- https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/ahmedabad/smart-city-state-inks-rs19k-cr-agreement-with-china/
- https://web.archive.org/web/20240108064853/https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/ahmedabad/smart-city-state-inks-rs19k-cr-agreement-with-china/
- https://zeenews.india.com/economy/indias-smart-cities-attract-chinese-investors-experts-caution-about-risk-factors-2155613.html
- https://web.archive.org/web/20220428185408/https://zeenews.india.com/economy/indias-smart-cities-attract-chinese-investors-experts-caution-about-risk-factors-2155613.html
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.
My country is directly served by a subsea or land-based major fiber optic internet cable built by a PRC-connected entity, or has greenlit plans for one to be built in the future.
2024
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
0/ No
62 countries chose this answer
4/ Yes
36 countries chose this answer
98 countries answered this indicator; 0 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
There is no observation of the Indicator phenomenon
Supplementary Notes
India emphasized the need of fiber optic for increased protection from foreign interception as well as faster communication in the remote areas. To counter this, the government is actively working on different initiatives and developing indigenous core technologies for strengthening the fiber optics. India manufactures 100 million fiber km every year. In comparison to manufacturing capacity, the domestic annual consumption of fiber optic is less than half of manufacturing capacity 46 million fiber km. 16 Million FKM of Optical fibers has been exported annually to more than 100 countries in the last three years. Over the years, the country has not only emerged as a manufacturing hub for optical fiber but also as a world exporter of high quality optical fiber to advanced economies in Europe, Americas and other regions across the globe.
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.
In my country, PRC-affiliated venture capital, financial firms or PRC government entities invest in local technology start-ups.
2024
Yes
Answer ( 1 / 4 )
Skipped
4 countries chose this answer
0/ No
43 countries chose this answer
1/ Few, but insignificant
12 countries chose this answer
2/ More than a few, but insignificant
12 countries chose this answer
3/ Few, but significant
14 countries chose this answer
4/ More than a few, and significant
13 countries chose this answer
94 countries answered this indicator; 4 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
This indicator deserves a 'few' rating based on the total foreign investments in technology startups in relation to investments from PRC-affliated entities. As such, the indicator is deemed as insignificant as the exposure is minimal with regards to investment. After the 2020 border clash, there hasn't been any significant changes in terms of investments.
- https://scroll.in/article/1010783/china-has-invested-a-lot-less-in-indian-startups-than-you-thought-it-did
- https://web.archive.org/web/20240108065245/https://scroll.in/article/1010783/china-has-invested-a-lot-less-in-indian-startups-than-you-thought-it-did
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.
In my country, companies have publicly announced that they had signed MOUs to collaborate on technological development (such as collaborations in A.I., Blockchain, Cloud Computing, Big Data) with PRC-connected entities.
2024
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
0/ No
38 countries chose this answer
1/ Few, but insignificant
20 countries chose this answer
2/ More than a few, but insignificant
5 countries chose this answer
3/ Few, but significant
18 countries chose this answer
4/ More than a few, and significant
17 countries chose this answer
98 countries answered this indicator; 0 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
After the 2020 border clashes with the PRC, MOUs signed between PRC-connected entities and Indian companies were put on hold and since then, there is no indication that anything has changed since then.
- https://indianexpress.com/article/india/mous-with-chinese-companies-on-hold-to-be-implemented-if-relations-improve-subhash-desai-6474964/
- https://web.archive.org/web/20240108065349/https://indianexpress.com/article/india/mous-with-chinese-companies-on-hold-to-be-implemented-if-relations-improve-subhash-desai-6474964/
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.
My country has signed space cooperation agreements or memorandums of understanding, or formed space cooperation mechanisms with PRC-connected entities.
2024
Skip
Skipped
1 countries chose this answer
0/ No
62 countries chose this answer
4/ Yes
35 countries chose this answer
97 countries answered this indicator; 1 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
Back in 2014, India has signed a space cooperation pact and have collaborated, however the current state of that pact is not clear based on roadblocks in terms of collaboration after the 2020 border clashes. As such, we have decided to skip this indicator.
- https://spacenews.com/41942india-and-china-sign-space-cooperation-pact/
- https://www.eurasiantimes.com/new-first-ever-india-china-space-collaboration-hits-roadblock-indias/
- https://web.archive.org/web/20240108065601/https://spacenews.com/41942india-and-china-sign-space-cooperation-pact/
- https://web.archive.org/web/20240108065843/https://www.eurasiantimes.com/new-first-ever-india-china-space-collaboration-hits-roadblock-indias/
Supplementary Notes
The India-China space competition also has a security angle. India had previously expressed worries over China’s technological advancement in space-technology, citing it as more than a military concern – one that transcends to include national infrastructure too. India's space priorities are shifting toward national security. India is also building partnerships with other states to counter China’s prowess. New Delhi has established or strengthened space security partnerships not only with the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (the Quad, which also includes the United States, Japan, Australia), but also with France and others. While its bilateral partnerships with Japan, France, and the United States have involved both civil and security developments, the Quad as a group has also emphasized consultations on norms of responsible behavior and regulations, with an eye clearly.
Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.
In my country, the central or local government(s) has collaborated with the PRC on endorsing the use of the BeiDou satellite navigation system.
2024
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
Skipped
1 countries chose this answer
0/ No
69 countries chose this answer
4/ Yes
28 countries chose this answer
97 countries answered this indicator; 1 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
There is no observation of the Indicator phenomenon
- https://www.timesnownews.com/india/article/india-china-border-row-pla-restricts-use-of-beidou-navigation-system-indian-army-enhances-surveillance/827762#:~:text=Ladakh%3A%20In%20an%20unexpected%20move,satellites%20to%20provide%20positional%20accuracies
- https://web.archive.org/web/20240108070106/https://www.timesnownews.com/india/article/india-china-border-row-pla-restricts-use-of-beidou-navigation-system-indian-army-enhances-surveillance/827762
Supplementary Notes
There is no observation of the Indicator phenomenon as India uses Its The Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS). After the border clash of 2020 with PRC, the PRC themselves restricted the use of its BeiDou system along borders with India.
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Domestic Politics
The Domestic Politics Domain evaluates PRC efforts to influence the political landscape in the Index country, and the footprint of PRC security companies.
In my country, politicians or government employees at the sub-national level are signing agreements with the PRC government or state-owned enterprises.
2024
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
Skipped
1 countries chose this answer
0/ No
27 countries chose this answer
1/ Few, but insignificant
14 countries chose this answer
2/ More than a few, but insignificant
10 countries chose this answer
3/ Few, but significant
19 countries chose this answer
4/ More than a few, and significant
27 countries chose this answer
97 countries answered this indicator; 1 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
There is no observation of the Indicator phenomenon
- https://www.eoibeijing.gov.in/eoibejing_pages/MjM
- https://web.archive.org/web/20240109055901/https://www.eoibeijing.gov.in/eoibejing_pages/MjM
Supplementary Notes
It seems like a lot of discussions and meetings happened between the two countries. However, no concrete agreement can be found in the last two years. This indicator is to measure the sub-national or city level partnership, if an agreements is signed at the national level on behalf of the local government, the answer to this indicator should be positive.
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In my country, local municipalities or provinces have sister-city or sister-province ties (友好城市) with municipalities or provinces in the PRC.
2024
Yes
Answer ( 1 / 4 )
0/ No
6 countries chose this answer
1/ Few, but insignificant
17 countries chose this answer
2/ More than a few, but insignificant
21 countries chose this answer
3/ Few, but significant
18 countries chose this answer
4/ More than a few, and significant
36 countries chose this answer
98 countries answered this indicator; 0 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
There are a number of MOU signed between India and PRC with regards sister-city or sister-province ties, however it is not a lot based on the size of India and at the same time, after the 2020 border clashes, many of these MOU have not moved beyond the initial stage. As such this indicator has a few but insignificant rating.
- https://indbiz.gov.in/trade/indias-twinning-agreement/
- https://web.archive.org/web/20240109060306/https://indbiz.gov.in/trade/indias-twinning-agreement/
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In my country, politicians or government employees have taken trips to the PRC paid for by PRC-connected individuals or entities.
2024
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
Skipped
6 countries chose this answer
0/ No
47 countries chose this answer
1/ Few, but insignificant
12 countries chose this answer
2/ More than a few, but insignificant
5 countries chose this answer
3/ Few, but significant
17 countries chose this answer
4/ More than a few, and significant
11 countries chose this answer
92 countries answered this indicator; 6 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
There is no observation of the Indicator phenomenon
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In my country, politicians or government employees at the local (non-national) level visit the PRC and meet with PRC officials and think tanks.
2024
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
0/ No
34 countries chose this answer
1/ Few, but insignificant
13 countries chose this answer
2/ More than a few, but insignificant
9 countries chose this answer
3/ Few, but significant
17 countries chose this answer
4/ More than a few, and significant
25 countries chose this answer
98 countries answered this indicator; 0 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
Before 2020 senior CPI(M) leaders visited the PRC and met with PRC officials, however since then with the intensificaiton of the border issues and other bilateral issues between India and PRC, there are no cases of such visits.
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Representatives of a political party in my country’s national legislature have been invited to visit the PRC or attended events hosted by the International Department of the Chinese Communist Party (中共中央对外联络部), including World Political Parties Summits, CPC in Dialogue with World Political Parties High-Level Meetings, BRICS Political Parties Dialogues, Think Tanks and Civil Society Organizations Fora, etc.
2024
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
Skipped
3 countries chose this answer
0/ No
30 countries chose this answer
1/ Few, but insignificant
20 countries chose this answer
2/ More than a few, but insignificant
7 countries chose this answer
3/ Few, but significant
20 countries chose this answer
4/ More than a few, and significant
18 countries chose this answer
95 countries answered this indicator; 3 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
There is no observation of the Indicator phenomenon
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In my country, there are reports of politicians or political parties receiving campaign finance or significant in-kind donations from PRC-connected entities or individuals.
2024
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
Skipped
1 countries chose this answer
0/ No
79 countries chose this answer
1/ Few, but insignificant
4 countries chose this answer
2/ More than a few, but insignificant
1 countries chose this answer
3/ Few, but significant
7 countries chose this answer
4/ More than a few, and significant
6 countries chose this answer
97 countries answered this indicator; 1 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
There is no observation of the Indicator phenomenon
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In my country, groups with reported links to the United Front Work Department (UFWD) have hosted fundraisings or have provided other forms of support for government employees, politicians or parties.
2024
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
Skipped
2 countries chose this answer
0/ No
79 countries chose this answer
1/ Few, but insignificant
2 countries chose this answer
2/ More than a few, but insignificant
2 countries chose this answer
3/ Few, but significant
7 countries chose this answer
4/ More than a few, and significant
6 countries chose this answer
96 countries answered this indicator; 2 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
There is no observation of the Indicator phenomenon
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PRC officials or PRC state media have criticized, harassed, or threatened local politicians, local government officials, or political parties in my country due to their activities, statements or policy advocacy.
2024
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
Skipped
1 countries chose this answer
0/ No
72 countries chose this answer
1/ Few, but insignificant
7 countries chose this answer
2/ More than a few, but insignificant
2 countries chose this answer
3/ Few, but significant
9 countries chose this answer
4/ More than a few, and significant
7 countries chose this answer
97 countries answered this indicator; 1 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
No, there is no observation of the indicator phenomenon. However, there have been cases of PRC officials and PRC state-media criticizing India for its activities such as the India joining Quad or even the most recent diplomatic issues regarding Maldives, however this is focused and targeted at the national level and not local level.
- https://www.southasiamonitor.org/china-watch/china-targets-quad-calls-it-small-clique-provoking-confrontation-says-us-ganging-asia
- https://web.archive.org/web/20231004103847/https://www.southasiamonitor.org/china-watch/china-targets-quad-calls-it-small-clique-provoking-confrontation-says-us-ganging-asia
- https://www.livemint.com/news/india/lack-of-confidence-among-certain-indian-politicians-say-chinese-analysts-amid-india-maldives-tension-11704780890238.html
- https://web.archive.org/web/20240110052352/https://www.livemint.com/news/india/lack-of-confidence-among-certain-indian-politicians-say-chinese-analysts-amid-india-maldives-tension-11704780890238.html
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In my country, politicians or government employees have publicly echoed PRC talking points (e.g. denying PRC human rights issues, arguing that the PRC’s one-party political system could be beneficial for my country’s economic growth).
2024
Yes
Answer ( 1 / 4 )
Skipped
1 countries chose this answer
0/ No
31 countries chose this answer
1/ Few, but insignificant
15 countries chose this answer
2/ More than a few, but insignificant
6 countries chose this answer
3/ Few, but significant
25 countries chose this answer
4/ More than a few, and significant
20 countries chose this answer
97 countries answered this indicator; 1 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
Some Indian politicians or govt employees publicly echoed PRCs talking points. Therefore, this indicator deserves a "Few" rating. However, the Indian Government hasn't officially provided any statement regarding it and such statements are mostly by the CPI(M) political leaders which is regional party and currently in power in only one state in India. Therefore, this indicator deserves an "insignificant" rating.
- https://www.wionews.com/videos/gravitas-indias-left-leaders-celebrate-chinese-communism-401596
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8AZ4yZs6nX4
- https://web.archive.org/web/20230313092813/https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/kerala-cm-pinarayi-vijayan-disagrees-with-senior-cpm-leader-s-china-praise-1900260-2022-01-14"
- https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/kerala-cm-pinarayi-vijayan-disagrees-with-senior-cpm-leader-s-china-praise-1900260-2022-01-14
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In my country, politicians or government employees have received direct or deferred benefits from PRC-connected individuals or entities openly or covertly (e.g. have been appointed to lucrative positions as board members or consultants with PRC-invested firms, casinos, energy companies, etc.) during or in retirement from public office.
2024
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
Skipped
3 countries chose this answer
0/ No
57 countries chose this answer
1/ Few, but insignificant
6 countries chose this answer
2/ More than a few, but insignificant
3 countries chose this answer
3/ Few, but significant
21 countries chose this answer
4/ More than a few, and significant
8 countries chose this answer
95 countries answered this indicator; 3 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
There is no observation of the Indicator phenomenon
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In my country, officials, political parties, and political elites try to suppress criticism of the PRC.
2024
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
Skipped
6 countries chose this answer
0/ No
72 countries chose this answer
1/ Few, but insignificant
4 countries chose this answer
2/ More than a few, but insignificant
3 countries chose this answer
3/ Few, but significant
10 countries chose this answer
4/ More than a few, and significant
3 countries chose this answer
92 countries answered this indicator; 6 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
There is no observation of the Indicator phenomenon, infact India has many channels/publications like Wion which constantly criticize China.
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Foreign Policy
The Foreign Policy Domain gauges PRC efforts to achieve diplomatic objectives by influencing key actors in the Index country.
My country’s legislature has a joint parliamentary friendship group, committee or other forms of sub-organizations with the PRC.
2024
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
Skipped
2 countries chose this answer
0/ No
24 countries chose this answer
4/ Yes
72 countries chose this answer
96 countries answered this indicator; 2 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
Eventhough there is an India-China Parliamentary Friendship Group, however the membership list doesn't reflect that it is a joint group as such the indicator deserves a "no" response.
- https://ipg.nic.in/LIstPFG.aspx
- https://web.archive.org/web/20230926033143/https://ipg.nic.in/LIstPFG.aspx
Supplementary Notes
Although in some countries, parliamentary structure does not allow for such groups or committees, we still consider this indicator as important. "Joint parliamentary friendship group" means joint as PRC and target country representatives.
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My country receives foreign aid or significant in-kind donations from the PRC.
2024
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
0/ No
37 countries chose this answer
1/ Few, but insignificant
9 countries chose this answer
2/ More than a few, but insignificant
4 countries chose this answer
3/ Few, but significant
16 countries chose this answer
4/ More than a few, and significant
32 countries chose this answer
98 countries answered this indicator; 0 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
India has not received any foreign aid or in-kind donations from the PRC.
- https://www.indiabudget.gov.in/doc/rec/annex13.pdf
- https://web.archive.org/web/20231223160453/https://indiabudget.gov.in/doc/rec/annex13.pdf
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The PRC provides training to diplomats or civil servants on governance from my country (such as at 国家行政学院 or 中央党校).
2024
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
Skipped
1 countries chose this answer
0/ No
50 countries chose this answer
1/ Few, but insignificant
13 countries chose this answer
2/ More than a few, but insignificant
7 countries chose this answer
3/ Few, but significant
13 countries chose this answer
4/ More than a few, and significant
14 countries chose this answer
97 countries answered this indicator; 1 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
There is no observation of the Indicator phenomenon
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Citizens of my country have been detained in the PRC or denied exit for political reasons, a.k.a. “hostage diplomacy.”
2024
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
0/ No
81 countries chose this answer
4/ Yes
17 countries chose this answer
98 countries answered this indicator; 0 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
There is no observation of the Indicator phenomenon
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In my country, politicians or government officials participate in events or projects affiliated with the China Council for International Cooperation on Environment and Development (CCICED, 中国环境与发展国际合作委员会).
2024
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
Skipped
4 countries chose this answer
0/ No
69 countries chose this answer
4/ Yes
25 countries chose this answer
94 countries answered this indicator; 4 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
There is no observation of the Indicator phenomenon
Supplementary Notes
I have not found any evidence of India's participation or India being a part of it.
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My country has signed an agreement with the PRC to classify their diplomatic relationship as a "Strategic Partnership" or beyond.
2024
No
Answer ( 0 / 4 )
0/ No
25 countries chose this answer
4/ Yes
73 countries chose this answer
98 countries answered this indicator; 0 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
There is no observation of the Indicator phenomenon
Supplementary Notes
Bilateral relations have been adversely impacted by incidents along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Eastern Ladakh in April-May 2020. Due to this India has not signed any form of agreement with the PRC since 2020.
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My country unquestionably uses PRC’s "One China Principle" which articulates that Taiwan is an inalienable part of China, rather than my country's own "One China Policy."
2024
Yes
Answer ( 4 / 4 )
Skipped
3 countries chose this answer
0/ No
29 countries chose this answer
4/ Yes
66 countries chose this answer
95 countries answered this indicator; 3 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
India has stuck by the "One China Policy". For India, the "One China Policy" doesn’t just govern Taiwan but also Tibet. India doesn’t recognize Taiwan or any Tibetan authority as independent of China. Therefore, this indicator deserves a "Yes" response.
- https://www.firstpost.com/explainers/explained-the-one-china-policy-on-taiwan-and-indias-stance-on-it-11009041.html
- https://web.archive.org/web/20230822135328/https://www.firstpost.com/explainers/explained-the-one-china-policy-on-taiwan-and-indias-stance-on-it-11009041.html
Supplementary Notes
The "One China principle" is the position held by the PRC and the CCP that there is only one sovereign state under the name China, with the PRC serving as the sole legitimate government of that China, and Taiwan is an inalienable part of China. Under its "one China policy", the U.S. acknowledges the PRC position on Taiwan, but does not take a stance on its validity. Here "my country's own 'one China policy'" is used as an umbrella term for foreign policy formulations similar to the U.S. one China policy that differ from the PRC's one China principle. Link
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My government has supported, remained silent about, or opposed the PRC's territorial claims (such as on the South China Sea arbitration ruling issued by the UNCLOS Arbitral Tribunal in July 2016); except claims over Taiwan, which are indirectly covered in indicator 7.
2024
Oppose
0/ My country has rejected PRC‘s claim
21 countries chose this answer
2/ My country has remained silent
60 countries chose this answer
4/ My country has adhered to PRC‘s claim
17 countries chose this answer
98 countries answered this indicator; 0 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
In the case of the South China Sea arbitration, it has abided by the ruling issued by the UNCLOS which was against China. At the same time, India has opposed China's territorial claims over parts of India. Therefore, the Index country has rejected the PRC’s territorial claim and the Indicator warrants a 0 score.
- https://thewire.in/diplomacy/for-the-first-time-india-calls-for-abiding-by-the-2016-arbitral-award-on-south-china-sea
- https://web.archive.org/web/20230923055354/https://thewire.in/diplomacy/for-the-first-time-india-calls-for-abiding-by-the-2016-arbitral-award-on-south-china-sea
- https://www.voanews.com/a/india-protests-chinese-map-claiming-disputed-territories/7246891.html
- https://web.archive.org/web/20230913174815/https://www.voanews.com/a/india-protests-chinese-map-claiming-disputed-territories/7246891.html
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My government has supported, remained silent about, or opposed the PRC's treatment, governance, or policy towards the Uyghur population in Xinjiang.
2024
Silence
Skipped
1 countries chose this answer
0/ My country has rejected PRC‘s claim
30 countries chose this answer
2/ My country has remained silent
36 countries chose this answer
4/ My country has adhered to PRC‘s claim
31 countries chose this answer
97 countries answered this indicator; 1 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
No evidence can be found of the Index country taking a definitive position regarding this Indicator. Therefore, the Index country has remained silent regarding the PRC’s treatment of its Uyghur population and the Indicator warrants a 2 score.
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My government has supported, remained silent about, or opposed the PRC's treatment, governance, or policy toward the Tibet population.
2024
Silence
Skipped
2 countries chose this answer
0/ My country has rejected PRC‘s claim
20 countries chose this answer
2/ My country has remained silent
55 countries chose this answer
4/ My country has adhered to PRC‘s claim
21 countries chose this answer
96 countries answered this indicator; 2 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
No evidence can be found of the Index country taking a definitive position regarding this Indicator. Therefore, the Index country has remained silent regarding the PRC’s treatment of its Tibet population and the Indicator warrants a 2 score.
Supplementary Notes
India has officially remained silent on the treatment of the Tibetan people by the PRC, however it must be understood that India has supported the Tibetans diaspora for decades in their religious, language and cultural preservation.
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My government has supported, remained silent about, or opposed the PRC's ongoing repression in Hong Kong, such as the imposition of the National Security Law or other actions to persecute Hong Kong protestors or activists.
2024
Silence
0/ My country has rejected PRC‘s claim
25 countries chose this answer
2/ My country has remained silent
46 countries chose this answer
4/ My country has adhered to PRC‘s claim
27 countries chose this answer
98 countries answered this indicator; 0 countries skipped this indicator
Supporting Evidence
No evidence can be found of the Index country taking a definitive position regarding this Indicator. Therefore, the Index country has remained silent regarding the PRC’s ongoing repression in Hong Kong and the Indicator warrants a 2 score.
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