South Asia Monitor: India and China: The Road Ahead - July 01, 2008

The four day visit between the Indian External Affairs Minister and his Chinese counterpart in June 2008 highlighted the cooperative dimension of Sino-Indian relations, built on expanding trade and a relatively peaceful border. But the competitive aspect of India-China relations is alive and well, marked by different views of Asia, Indian concerns about China’s eventual security goals in the Indian Ocean, and Chinese suspicions of India-U.S. relations. From the U.S. point of view, both are essential players in shaping a peaceful Asia.