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China warns against exclusive groupings after Modi Takaichi summit
The Economic Times··4 Jul
China on July 3, 2026, cautioned that cooperation between countries should not target a third party or create exclusive small groupings, responding to India-Japan agreements on defence, critical minerals, AI and economic security during PM Sanae Takaichi's Delhi visit. Pacts included the UNICORN naval radio antenna co-development project and renewed Quad support alongside supply chain resilience measures.
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What It Means For You
- Indo-Pacific defence and trade alignments affect regional stability and supply chains.
- Critical minerals cooperation may reduce dependence on single-country processing networks.
- India-Japan ties influence technology, maritime security and economic resilience policy.
What's Happening
- China responded swiftly to India-Japan summit agreements on July 3.
- Defence co-development and economic security pacts were announced in Delhi.
- Both countries reaffirmed Quad-related cooperation.
Geopolitical Context
- Japan is easing post-war defence export restrictions under Takaichi.
- China dominates global rare earth processing supply chains.
- India maintains strategic autonomy while expanding security partnerships.
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