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Will India Benefit from the US-China Trade War?

ECONOMY  / K. Venkateshwar Rao 26 OCTOBER 2019 Due to growing pressure on US companies to shift their bases from China, India has emerged as a frontrunner for US giants, such as Apple and Microsoft, to expand their bases. Taiwan’s Foxconn, the largest electronics contract manufacturer in the world, assembles Apple products; they moved their production to India from China. India has a vast market, and both the USA and Chinese companies like, Oppo and others, are exploring investment opportunities in India. Due to the risk of high tariffs and potential ineligibility for US procurement contracts, over 50 major global firms– from Panasonic, Nike, to Nintendo– are exploring the possibility of relocation. Chinese companies are not keen on investing in the USA due to the trade war and the potential of Trump’s return to power in the presidential elections. So, they are eager to invest in India. There could be increased investments from the US and Chinese companies in India, as Ch

Best Things To Do In Tawang: Up In The Mountains

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With mesmerizing sceneries and beautiful locations, Tawang is a beautiful hill station located in the state of Arunachal Pradesh. Surrounded by lakes, valleys, and mountains the city shares its border with Tibet in the North, Bhutan in the south-west and Sela range in the East. The city derived its name from the ancient and one of the biggest Buddhist monasteries of India and is home to the Monpa tribe. The natural beauty, peace and tranquillity attract hordes of domestic and foreign tourist to Tawang. Tawang Monastery, Tawang War Memorial, Bumla Pass, Nuranang Falls, and Sela Pass are jewels of the city. The mesmerizing valleys, misty rivers, and evergreen waterfalls will just export you to a different planet. Tawang has lots to offer but don’t miss these 10 places in Tawang. Read also: A Festival For Nomads And Other Celebrations In Bhutan Draksum-Tso Lake: One Of The Most Scenic Spots On Earth 1. Tawang Monastery Source:  Wikimedia Commons Loc