Over 400 Chinese officials will visit New Delhi this month to discuss ties. This is double the number from 2019. India's weakened global position makes relations more favorable for China now. Its protectionist strategy seems to be backfiring badly.
This month, more than 400 Chinese officials will arrive in New Delhi. The group is twice as large as the one in 2019. They will meet Indian leaders to talk about the future of relations between the two nations. The size of the delegation shows how important these talks are for both sides.
India has followed a protectionist path to limit Chinese goods and influence. Leaders hoped this would help local businesses grow stronger. Yet the move has hurt India's standing in the world without causing much damage to China. As a result, New Delhi now faces talks from a weaker place.
For China, the timing is good. India's decline on the global stage opens doors for better deals. Protectionism has not brought the expected gains. Instead, it has set the stage for China to seek resumed trade and closer ties on its own terms. The coming meetings will test how both countries move forward.
Original Author: Jake Scott | Source: FEE
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