In China, more young people are embracing “lying flat,” a movement rejecting relentless work after rising costs and job insecurity. The shift worries officials who say the trend threatens China’s growth model and innovation drive. Authorities have even framed it as potential foreign interference from the West, raising the stakes for the nation’s next phase of economic and technological competition.
India has strongly rejected claims by Canada’s CSIS alleging foreign interference, calling them baseless and contrary to India’s long-standing respect for national sovereignty. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said any issues should be handled through established diplomatic mechanisms rather than politicised public narratives, while also urging action against Khalistani extremist elements.
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Canada’s intelligence service CSIS warns that Khalistani elements are a violent extremist threat to national security. The report further alleges that foreign actors are interfering in Canadian politics, naming China, Russia, India, Iran and Pakistan. The findings raise concerns about coordinated influence operations alongside extremist activity.
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