The India-China Relationship.

India and China need to sort the border dispute, not through give and take, but on the individual merits of the case for the two claimants. The question of Aksai Chin can be discussed with China, after the differences with the nation of Pakistan are sorted out. The Chinese and Indian interests are very much being met, in a substantial manner, but not completely, by the two governments on either side of the border. There can be no bifurcation, either for the Chinese, nor for India, of territory where the claims are reasonable. India must act as a responsible power, as also must The People's Republic of China. The People's Republic of China is as much a partner of India, vis a vis trade, as she is a partner of any other nation. There is much to gain in open interaction between the two nations. India will gain from China, and no doubt, China will gain from India. If India and China cannot be friends who trust one another, then the least that can be achieved, is for both the nations to be friends. Indian Government dignitaries, must travel more frequently to China, and China must reciprocate. India has much to gain diplomatically from China, and China has much to gain diplomatically from India. The days, when the neighboring state was an enemy, as was conceptualised by the great Indian philosopher Kautilya, must be brought to an end. Changing times call for changes with the times. I believe, my opinion is efficacious to the well being of relations between India and China. The relation between India and her neighbouring nations is important to India, and her neighbouring nations.