Bangladesh, as a case in point too has been experiencing a similar pattern of economic coercion that leads to political influence.

The tension has been escalating between UK and China especially in universities, research fields, hi tech and other strategic businesses for quite some time.

President Muizzu’s tenure is marred by a stark display of poor economic management, as the nation grapples with an array of economic challenges.

This advice, reminiscent of the days of Soviet Russia, raises concerns about the naivety and sympathy displayed by certain foreign intellectuals, diplomats, and media figures.

China’s goal is just to have people understand what it is all about, not necessarily to influence

Since assuming office in November of the previous year, President Muizzu, who is viewed as having pro-China inclinations, had requested India to withdraw its troops from Maldives.

 The pressure to “publish or perish” is particularly intense in Chinese academia.

The U.S. was not amused, however, with the unconventional action of the Chinese troops.

The fake profiles often appear to be ordinary American citizens, but they are operated by Chinese government agencies or state-sponsored groups.

The fake profiles frequently spread false or exaggerated claims about political candidates, in particular those who are perceived to be tough on China. 

The joint statement represents a growing international push to address the reported human rights abuses and political repression perpetrated by Beijing.

According to data from the US Department of Commerce, between 2001 and 2021, the value of goods imported from China jumped to over $500 billion.