Paper: GS – II, Subject: International Relations, Topic: India and Its Neighborhood, Issue: India-China Relations.
Context:
China has approved its 15th Five-Year Plan, and a senior Chinese diplomat argues that this opens new opportunities for India-China cooperation in trade, development, technology, and cultural ties. The article frames both countries as “partners in shaping the future” and emphasizes development as a shared priority.
Key Highlights:
CHINA’S GROWTH TRAJECTORY (14th FYP 2021–25):
- Achieved 5.6% annual GDP growth, projected to reach RMB 140 trillion (~USD 20 trillion).
- Per capita GDP above USD 13,000 for two years, placing China in upper-middle-income category.
- Ranked among the global leaders in innovation, renewable energy, and industrial capacity.
- Renewable energy now constitutes 60% of new power capacity additions.
- China is a top trading partner for 157 countries and accounts for 30% of global economic growth.
- Strong governance centralized planning, policy stability, and long-term vision—credited for growth.
THEMES OF THE 15th FIVE-YEAR PLAN:
- Continuation of China’s goal of building a modern socialist country. Emphasis on:
- High-quality development
- Technological upgrading
- Green transition
- Stable social governance
- Innovation-led growth
- Sends a signal that China will deepen cooperation with developing countries, including India.
WHY INDIA MATTERS TO CHINA:
- India is a major developing nation with large economic potential.
- China sees India as a partner in:
- South–South cooperation
- Supply-chain integration
- Green energy
- Digital and industrial transformation
The dragon–elephant dance, symbolizing collaborative, not competitive, growth.
Potential for India-China Cooperation:
One hundred years ago, when Tagore first set foot in China, he said, “I always feel that India has been one of China’s extremely close relatives, and China and India have been enjoying time-honoured and affectionate brotherhood.”
As China and India mark 75 years of diplomatic ties, both nations highlight improving relations guided by their leaders and coordinated progress between the ‘dragon and elephant’ can enhance Asian stability and serve as a crucial anchor for global balance.
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/a-new-step-in-the-dragon-elephant-tango/article70372011.ece
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