What Could Be Done in China-India People-to-People Exchanges?
People-to-people dialogue calls for abandoning the Cold War mentality and zero-sum game mindset.
People-to-people dialogue calls for abandoning the Cold War mentality and zero-sum game mindset.
“Treasures of a Lost Civilization” was a blockbuster exhibition that not only had lasting scholarly value but was also a significant bridge-builder of understanding between China and the Americas, enhancing respect and admiration for the richness and depth of Chinese culture.
Sanxingdui, home to a lost civilization, has again proven its wealth of artifacts. Only time will tell if even greater wonders await. Cutting-edge archaeological work is leading to new insights and revelations. Archaeology is constantly expanding horizons as science tends to do.
While being a logical continuation of the previous FYP, China through its 14th FYP has refocused on some of the most pressing needs of the people and nations that would like to work hand in hand with China to build a prosperous world with a shared economy.
The goals that China has set for itself also have the potential to inspire other developing countries as they emerge from the pandemic and look for a new direction.
China and India face similar development tasks and goals, and their common interests far outweigh their differences.
If the COVID-19 pandemic marks an acceleration of the shift in global power towards Asia, then it is imperative for the sake of humanity that India and China both benefit from such a shift in equal measure.
Both India and China have huge consumer bases and populations with lifestyles ready to be upgraded to improve standards of living.
There have been a few bumps in the road, but that is not a reason to cut off engagement with each other.
To enhance cooperation and exchange between China and India and to further develop the traditional friendship of the two countries, it is important that they understand each other and take care of each other’s interests
It is not enough that the global economy should recover fast after the crisis. Rather, making the world free of poverty, and also bridging wealth disparities, must become a primary goal of global development.
As India and China both continue to confront global challenges and pursue economic recovery, it is heartening to see the path they are both on.