Excelsior Correspondent
New Delhi, Mar 18: Chintan Research Foundation (CRF) organised a seminar titled ‘India and China at 75 – A Pivotal Juncture: Expectations and Reality’ at New Delhi, led by Dr Bhavna Singh. The event examined the complex India-China relationship, marked by deep economic interdependence and strategic competition. Recent high-level meetings between PM Modi and President Xi Jinping in Kazan (October 2024) and Tianjin (August 2025) sought to address unresolved border issues and foster cooperation on development and anti-terrorism efforts.
Welcoming delegates, M. Jamshed fellow at CRF highlighted over 30 dialogue mechanisms across political, economic, cultural and consular matters that keep the bilateral relationship open for intervention and normalization.
Aotin Zheng (Journalist, Beijing) emphasized India-China cooperation in humanitarian aid during World War II and in multilateral financial institutions, suggesting that temporary differences could be addressed to strengthen long-term relations.
Prof. Srikanth Kondapalli and Prof. B R Deepak discussed the structural and policy factors shaping bilateral ties, including Chinese policy channels and economic asymmetries resulting from China’s four decades of growth.
Dr Pooja Bhatt highlighted shared maritime interests in the Indian Ocean, while Mohammad Saqib noted the need to integrate India’s economy into global value chains.
Tapan Bhardwaj stressed the potential for India-China multilateral collaboration, particularly in climate negotiations, and Antara Ghoshal Singh analyzed China’s economic slowdown and supply-side pressures, underscoring the need for realistic assessment of bilateral economic engagement.
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