US May've Lost A Battle, Refreshing China-India 'Chindia' Dreams

2025-08-20 10:18:31

(MENAFN- Asia Times) As US President Donald Trump met in Washington with his Ukrainian counterpart,Volodymyr Zelensky and a group of European leaders, China and India were revamping their ties in Delhi, casting global diplomacy in an opposite direction.

The Washington encounter had a clear goal: to frame a general agreement between American allies. It had to secure Ukrainian security and kick off a realistic peace process with Russia. Its implementation is still uncertain. Thus, what happened in Delhi could be crucial.

The August 18-20 trip of China's State Counselor Wang Yi to India had a much vaguer outline. It rekindled complex neighborly relations. But the image it projected was formidable. China and India make up 40% of the global population. For decades, they have been pushing their economies to grow faster than those of the Western world. They met under the shadow of warmer ties with Russia and increasing suspicions or animosity toward America.

China and India agreed to resume direct flights, issuing visas to journalists and facilitating business and cultural exchanges. On social media, India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi noted“respect” for each other's interests and sensitivities. At the same time, Wang said the countries had entered a“steady development track” and should“trust and support” each other.

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