India and China were able to conclude the Political Parameters and Guiding Principles for the Settlement of the India-China Boundary Question. China recognised India’s convening power and leadership role among developing countries, whether on global trade, public health or climate change. The setting for the second informal summit (October 11-12, 2019) between India and China at Mamallapuram, off Chennai, could not have been more different. Growth, foreign links are keyGiven the reality of asymmetry, what are the options available to India? India must be seen as shrinking the power gap with China in order to enjoy credibility as a countervailing power.

Source: The Hindu October 20, 2019 18:22 UTC