After being completely exhausted by the packed traffic, when I finally managed to reach the Chinese embassy in New Delhi just a minute before the scheduled time of the meeting with one of the embassy officials, I found him waiting for me with seven books, documentaries and write-ups on China’s progress, relations with India, the Tibet issue and many more. Without giving me a chance to utter anything, he started speaking on all possible issues associated with India with proofs and statistics which made me feel that Chinese believe in statistics. However, be it at the personal, trade or diplomatic level, there is always a lot of speculation, doubt and uncertainty when it comes to the relationship between Chinese and Indians. Both consider each other friends – outwardly – while behaving as enemies from inside. B&E tries to explore the unique relationship in Chinese words. Here is what China has to say about its friendly enemy India, in a friendly healthy discussion. Some excerpts:
“5 things we appreciate about India...”
CULTURE & BOLLYWOOD: India is culturally very rich. Such a diverse society still united without much chaos and hesitation - that is a remarkable achievement for a country. Moreover, one of the best things China appreciates and Chinese are becoming crazy about is the emergence of Bollywood and popularity of Bollywood actors in China. Indian stars and celebrities are regularly coming to China to perform. There is a huge popularity of Indian movies and movie stars, which is gradually increasing. Raj Kapoor’s films (especially “Awara”, “Sangam” and “Mera Naam Joker”) still have much influence in China. Shahrukh Khan is very famous among Chinese fans.
RELIGIOUS EXCHANGE AND PILGRIMAGE: It is one important aspect of the relationship and has great potential. If the hotel rates are lowered and traffic improved, lakhs of Chinese tourists will come to visit Buddhist sites like Nalanda, Varanasi, Aurangabad. Buddism might have been born in India but it is highly practiced in China today. Hence, the places which Buddhism is associated with are considered pious land for the disciples. Recently, many Chinese scholars visited Nalanda, Arunachal and many other places to explore the undiscovered history of world’s one of the famous and practiced religions.
QUALITY OF INDIAN DOCTORS AND HEALTH PRACTITIONERS: China perhaps could not forget the sacrifices and contributions of Indian doctors for their country. Dwarkanath Kotnis, the famous Indian doctor is an example for the same for whom the Premier Wen Jiabao himself came and delivered a commemoration speech in his praise and in memory of many other Indian doctors who are selflessly contributing to the Chinese health care system. Chinese people are still grateful to those Indian doctors (Dr. Kotnis, B.K.Basu, M. Atal, M.Chilkar, D. Mukerji) who came to help China while we fought Japanese invaders in the 1930s. That’s why President Hu Jintao and Prime Minister Wen Jiabao went to visit relatives of Dr. Kotnis in Mumbai when they came to India.
ECONOMIC RELATIONS: Both the countries are having excellent trade relations. The bilateral trade volume has increased to $51.8 billion which is expected to go up as BRIC reports state that these two Asian giants can contribute hugely in the global trade, especially in the era of globalisation. Apart from this bilateral relation in regard to international relation, climate change and human rights issues are some of the positive initiatives undertaken by them. Moreover, Indian software and pharmaceutical industry and their products enjoy high esteem in China, even better than Western brands. Brands like Tata, software giants like Infosys and Wipro offered software training to lakhs of Chinese and made big money. In addition, military exchange and trust building initiatives are some of the positive developments. High level visits, two joint anti-terror exercises both in China and India were held which are good signs.
“5 things we appreciate about India...”
CULTURE & BOLLYWOOD: India is culturally very rich. Such a diverse society still united without much chaos and hesitation - that is a remarkable achievement for a country. Moreover, one of the best things China appreciates and Chinese are becoming crazy about is the emergence of Bollywood and popularity of Bollywood actors in China. Indian stars and celebrities are regularly coming to China to perform. There is a huge popularity of Indian movies and movie stars, which is gradually increasing. Raj Kapoor’s films (especially “Awara”, “Sangam” and “Mera Naam Joker”) still have much influence in China. Shahrukh Khan is very famous among Chinese fans.
RELIGIOUS EXCHANGE AND PILGRIMAGE: It is one important aspect of the relationship and has great potential. If the hotel rates are lowered and traffic improved, lakhs of Chinese tourists will come to visit Buddhist sites like Nalanda, Varanasi, Aurangabad. Buddism might have been born in India but it is highly practiced in China today. Hence, the places which Buddhism is associated with are considered pious land for the disciples. Recently, many Chinese scholars visited Nalanda, Arunachal and many other places to explore the undiscovered history of world’s one of the famous and practiced religions.
QUALITY OF INDIAN DOCTORS AND HEALTH PRACTITIONERS: China perhaps could not forget the sacrifices and contributions of Indian doctors for their country. Dwarkanath Kotnis, the famous Indian doctor is an example for the same for whom the Premier Wen Jiabao himself came and delivered a commemoration speech in his praise and in memory of many other Indian doctors who are selflessly contributing to the Chinese health care system. Chinese people are still grateful to those Indian doctors (Dr. Kotnis, B.K.Basu, M. Atal, M.Chilkar, D. Mukerji) who came to help China while we fought Japanese invaders in the 1930s. That’s why President Hu Jintao and Prime Minister Wen Jiabao went to visit relatives of Dr. Kotnis in Mumbai when they came to India.
ECONOMIC RELATIONS: Both the countries are having excellent trade relations. The bilateral trade volume has increased to $51.8 billion which is expected to go up as BRIC reports state that these two Asian giants can contribute hugely in the global trade, especially in the era of globalisation. Apart from this bilateral relation in regard to international relation, climate change and human rights issues are some of the positive initiatives undertaken by them. Moreover, Indian software and pharmaceutical industry and their products enjoy high esteem in China, even better than Western brands. Brands like Tata, software giants like Infosys and Wipro offered software training to lakhs of Chinese and made big money. In addition, military exchange and trust building initiatives are some of the positive developments. High level visits, two joint anti-terror exercises both in China and India were held which are good signs.
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