In the rapidly evolving digital landscape of the 21st century, China's Digital Silk Road (DSR) initiative has emerged as a pivotal force in shaping the technological and economic future of the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). This comprehensive study by Dr. Vithiyapathy Purushothaman delves into the intricate dynamics of China's digital cooperation with key nations in the IOR, examining how high-tech zones (HTZs) are driving innovation, economic growth, and geopolit
In the rapidly evolving digital landscape of the 21st century, China's Digital Silk Road (DSR) initiative has emerged as a pivotal force in shaping the technological and economic future of the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). This comprehensive study by Dr. Vithiyapathy Purushothaman delves into the intricate dynamics of China's digital cooperation with key nations in the IOR, examining how high-tech zones (HTZs) are driving innovation, economic growth, and geopolit
From the ancient Classic of Tea to the mechanical revolutions of British colonial factories, the journey of tea is a global story of technology and power. This book traces the complete trajectory of tea technology—from the cultivation techniques of southern China to the industrial innovations of Assam, and the expansion of tea empires in South India and Sri Lanka. Through archival research and fieldwork, it reveals how tea became a cornerstone of colonial ec
From the ancient Classic of Tea to the mechanical revolutions of British colonial factories, the journey of tea is a global story of technology and power. This book traces the complete trajectory of tea technology—from the cultivation techniques of southern China to the industrial innovations of Assam, and the expansion of tea empires in South India and Sri Lanka. Through archival research and fieldwork, it reveals how tea became a cornerstone of colonial ec