With Indian Prime Minister Modi visiting China from 14-16 May, much remains on the agenda between the two Asian giants. International media will concentrate on border disputes, although these really have only been a relatively recent development following the Chinese takeover of Tibet – with which India shares a long border – in 1959. In the years prior to this, India’s regional border affairs were conducted with Lhasa, not Beijing.
Xi to Modi: “Here’s my shopping list”
This report by Chris Devonshire-Ellis talks about the importance of India for China's increasing domestic needs. It was originally published by Gateway House and republished by Guancha.cn.