China and India Relations

General Comparison :-

Physical Geographic Comparison of India & China :-

China and India Relations about Culture :-

• Cultural exchanges have been a part of Indo-Chinese civilization since ages. Buddhist monks and missionaries traveled to China through the Silk route.
• Scholars such as Kumarajiva, Bodhidharma and Dharmakshema from India helped in spreading Buddhism in China.
• On the other hand, Chinese pilgrims such as Fa Xian and Xuan Zang also traveled to India.

Important Points about China and India Relations – Economic & Trade :-

• India’s Rank  –
  • In 2016, India was the 7th largest importer of Chinese products and the 27th largest exporter to China.
• Major Exports to China –
  • Diamonds, cotton yarn, iron ore, copper and organic chemicals.
• Major Imports from China –
  • India exports fertilizers, antibiotics and organic chemicals from China.

Silk Route and its Importance in History :-

• The Silk Route or the Silk Road was a path used for trade in the ancient Chinese civilization. It connected China to the west.
• The Chinese traded silk for wool, gold and silver. Silk route also aided in spreading Buddhism in China, from India.
• A portion of the road still exists, connecting Pakistan and China.

China and India Relations – Border/Boundaries :-

• The McMahon line is the international boundary between India and China, according to the Simla convention of 1914. It is named after the then British foreign secretary, Sir Henry McMahon.
• Nathu La Pass (Sikkim), Shipki La Pass (Himachal Pradesh) and Lipulekh Pass (Uttarakhand) are the three trading points on the border of India and China.

Important Facts about China :-

• China is the most populous nation in the world, while India ranks second to it in terms of population. Both the countries are a member of SAARC, BRICS and SCO.
• China is the largest country in Asia.It is located in Middle and East Asia.
• Shanghai Maglev:267 mph, the fastest train in the world runs in China.
• October 1, is celebrated as China’s National Day.
• Hong Kong in China has the maximum number of skyscrapers.