An Assignment On

India-China Relation from a Conflict Analysis Perspective

Course No: MCJ 3107

Course Title: Conflict Resolution Journalism

Submitted To Submitted By
Chuton Debnath Al Amin
Assistant Professor ID. 182615
Mass Communication & Mass Communication &
Journalism Discipline Journalism Discipline
Khulna University Khulna University
Submission – 31 August 2020
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Relation Between India and China

China and India are the two most populous countries and fastest growing major economies in the
world. Growth in diplomatic and economic influence has increased the significance of their
bilateral relationship.

India-China-relations dates back to more than 2,000 years ago, but the modern relationship began
in 1950 when India became one of the first countries to end formal ties with the Republic of China
(Taiwan) and recognize the PRC as the legitimate government of Mainland China.

Cultural and economic relations between China and India date back to ancient times. The Silk
Road not only served as a major trade route between India and China, but is also credited for
facilitating the spread of Buddhism from India to East Asia.

Relations between contemporary China and India have been characterised by border disputes,
resulting in three military conflicts — the Sino-Indian War of 1962, the Chola incident in 1967,
and the Sino-Indian skirmish of 1987 and 2020.

Analysis of Conflict Betwwen India and China

‘Flowering relation' between India and China in the early 1950s were based on peaceful co‐
existence. But these withered and faded in an atmosphere of mutual hostility following the 1962
war between the two countries. The main cause of the war was a dispute over the sovereignty of
the widely separated Aksai Chin and Arunachal Pradesh border regions. Aksai Chin, claimed by
India to belong to Kashmir and by China to be part of Xinjiang, contains an important road link
that connects the Chinese regions of Tibet and Xinjiang. China's construction of this road was one
of the triggers of the conflict.There had been a series of violent border skirmishes between the two
countries after the 1959 Tibetan uprising,when India granted asylum to the Dalai Lama. India
initiated a defensive Forward Policy from 1960 to hinder Chinese military patrols and logistics, in
which it placed outposts along the border, including several north of the McMahon Line, the
eastern portion of the Line of Actual Control proclaimed by Chinese Premier Zhou Enlai in 1959
.A new phase of improved ties began with Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi's visit to China in
December 1988, resulting in the setting up of a Joint Working Group to defuse tension and ensure
peace and tranquillity on the borders. Since the end of the Cold War and the demise of the Soviet
Union, India–China relations have not only steadily improved, but have strengthened in diverse
fields of mutual interest. Apart from this, the contentious boundary issue has registered substantial
progress, although uncertainty looms large as to when it will be finally resolved. Despite
divergences in the perceptions and approaches of New Delhi and Beijing on issues such as Sino‐
Pakistani military and strategic ties and India's Tibet policy, both countries have enormous
potential and opportunities to expand and deepen their economic and trade ties in their mutual
interest.

Conclusion

Apart from the mentioned relational issues emerging trends indicate that both India and China
would remain highly competitive in the global and regional trade and economic domain, and would
continue to compete for status and influence in the Asian region in general, and in South Asia in
particular.

References

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sino-Indian_War
• https://www.scmp.com/topics/china-india-border-dispute
• https://m.timesofindia.com/topic/india-china-relations/ampdefault