75 Years, One Message: China and India Pledge Peace Amid Global Shifts

In a high-level diplomatic engagement held in Beijing on July 14, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged India to embrace the path of good-neighborliness and friendship, emphasizing mutual respect, peaceful coexistence, and win-win cooperation. The meeting with Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar comes amid efforts to recalibrate bilateral ties following years of tension.

 

Key Highlights:

 

- Wang Yi called for a “Dragon-Elephant Tango,” symbolizing strategic harmony between the two Asian giants.

- The talks coincided with the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and India.

- Both sides reaffirmed that their relationship is not directed against any third party and should not be disrupted by external influences.

 

Strategic Themes:

- China emphasized enhancing political trust, expanding cooperation, and managing differences through dialogue.

- India reiterated its commitment to strategic autonomy and independent foreign policy.

- Both nations pledged to strengthen coordination via multilateral platforms like the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.

 

Shared Global Vision:

- Xi Jinping’s “community with a shared future” and Modi’s “world is one family” were cited as complementary philosophies.

- The ministers agreed to jointly safeguard the multilateral trading system and global supply chain stability.

- Both countries expressed support for a multipolar world and inclusive globalization, aiming to protect the interests of the Global South.

 

Symbolic Gestures:

- China welcomed the resumption of Indian pilgrimages to Xizang (Tibet), signaling cultural openness.

- India expressed appreciation and readiness to deepen people-to-people exchanges.

 

Sources: Xinhua, The Straits Times, UNI India, The Daily Star, China-Global South Project.