BJP-CPC Dialogues: Building Bridges in India-China Relations

Public discourse in India has largely been shaped by strong opposition to China and Chinese products, driven by unresolved border tensions and strategic mistrust. Yet, diplomacy often operates beyond public sentiment, and the recent interaction between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Communist Party of China (CPC) reflects this reality. The visit of a CPC delegation to the BJP headquarters in New Delhi signals a pragmatic approach to managing a complex and consequential bilateral relationship.

While the BJP is ideologically opposed to communism, inter-party dialogue with the CPC is neither unprecedented nor inherently contradictory. Political engagement between ruling parties is a well-established global practice and has been part of India–China interactions since the early 2000s.

Post-2020 Galwan, where trust was tested, this outreach signals recovery. BJP leaders emphasise enhanced communication, aligning with diplomatic revivals after Prime Minister Modi’s 2024 BRICS summit attendance, including air connectivity discussions.

Strategically, these efforts balance rivalry with de-escalation, positioning India as a steady Indo-Pacific player under U.S. alliances. They reflect a thoughtful policy, maintaining borders while pursuing confidence-building.

Looking ahead, such dialogues could yield tangible benefits, like border resolutions and economic cooperation, bridging rhetoric with reality for enduring peace. This phase exemplifies diplomatic maturity, promising a more collaborative future.

Know the Ministers and CMs traveling to Davos'26

Indian leaders are injecting executive muscle into Davos' boardroom diplomacy at the World Economic Forum's 2026 meeting. Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis leads a delegation from January 17-24, joined by Telangana's A Revanth Reddy and Andhra Pradesh's N Chandrababu Naidu, alongside Union Ministers Ashwini Vaishnaw and Shivraj Singh Chouhan. They pitch state reforms, tech hubs, and green investments to global CEOs, building on last year's Rs 15.7 lakh crore MoUs. This subnational push signals India's collaborative federalism in action