PSIR daily current affairs and answer writing 9th December
PSIR daily current affairs and answer writing 9th December
Topic: India China Relations
PYQs linkage:
- Economic interest has emerged as the main component of India’s foreign policy. Discuss the statement in the light of India’s initiative to improve relations with China, Japan, and the Central Asian republics. 15 (2015) (Area of cooperation)
- Critically assess the evolving convergence of India and China in the areas of trade and environment. 15(2018) (Area of cooperation)
Context of the editorial:
- 75th anniversary of the establishment of India-China relations
- Approval of China’s 15th Five year plan
Objective of editorial:
- Exploring broad prospects and great potential for cooperation across various fields in India- China relationship.
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Theory application: neoliberal approach, public diplomacy, soft power
Public diplomacy: Public diplomacy: process and practice by which nation-states and other international actors engage global publics to serve their interests
information activities that prioritize the foreign policy goals and national interests of a particular state.
to influence foreign opinion in competition with nation-state rivals.
Soft power: (Joseph Nye)
The ability to influence others through attraction rather than coercion, is the means by which nations shape perceptions.
Indian strategic culture
- Nehruvian: India has to pursue a steady, patient course of diplomacy with China.
- Neo liberal: Older security problems and rivalries will gradually dissipate as economics comes Centre-stage. A concert of Asians to regulate intra-Asian conflicts is an ideas whose time has probable come and gone.
Concepts and keywords:
universally beneficial and inclusive economic globalization, multilateral mechanisms, equal and orderly multipolar world, strategic guidance,
Important facts:
- Chinese economy around $20 trillion
- Contributes 30% to global economic growth
- In 2024, bilateral trade reached $138 billion
important quotes or statements:
Ravindra Nath Tagore “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.”
“when the dragon and the elephant move in step, the dance not only brings stability and progress to Asia, but also adds a pivotal anchor for the world” Xu Wei, Chinese consul General.
Brief analysis and key points from the news or editorial:
Potential for cooperation:
Economic and trade cooperation (economic interdependence)
- 11% year-on-year increase in trade volume this year
- Growth of India’s exports to China
- Red carpet to Indian business community through various platforms such as Canton fair and China International Import expo.
- Industrial collaboration (interdependence)
- Utilization of complementary strengths:
- Synergy between India and China is going to enhance their positions in the global industrial and value chains.
People to people contact (sociological liberalism)
- India’s soft power: (Diverse culture deeply appeals to Chinese people) Yoga, Bollywood movies and Darjeeling tea.
- Resumption of Mansarvor Yatra
- Restoration of direct flights
- Potential engagements: tourists, artists, scholars and youth
Multilateral cooperation (Institutional liberalism)
- Membership of multilateral mechanisms: BRICS, SCO and G20
- Potential to enhance coordination on major international and regional issues
- Jointly address challenges such as climate change, food security, and public health
- Work together towards an equal and orderly multipolar world
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