When Premier Wen Jiabao began his three-day visit to Pakistan on Friday, media in the South Asian country generally viewed his visit with enthusiasm and expectation.
A key Indian figure called on Beijing and New Delhi to abandon outdated modes of thought and increase cooperation, despite ongoing border disputes and competition for regional influence that reflects the intricacy of their relationship.
It is difficult to believe there were ever any tensions between India and China. On the eve of Premier Wen Jiabao's state visit to India, as we spoke to a handful of the few thousand Indians settled in China and asked them what they thought was the best thing about living in the country, the warmth and goodwill exuded by the Chinese were a clear winner.
China has not intentionally sought to have a trade surplus with India and has been looking for ways to increase purchases from the country, a top Chinese economic diplomat in India said.
Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said Wednesday that the relationship between China and India not only benefits the two peoples, but also is of great significance to peace and development in Asia and the world as a whole.
Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao says that India looks forward to better understanding China and creating a win-win relationship with the country.
Wen's visit, primarily aimed at closing the China Festival celebrating the 60th anniversary of the establishment of China-India diplomatic ties, will have a far-reaching impact on the future course of the bilateral relationship.
As the special envoys of the two sides meet in Beijing for the 14th round of border talks, no breakthrough is expected during the ongoing discussion between the representatives of the two nations.
China and India are friends and partners, not rivals, Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Friday at a meeting here with his Chinese counterpart, Wen Jiabao.
The rise of China and India is believed to be the most remarkable phenomenon of the 21st century. The international community admires their achievement, especially their economic resilience and the great potential they have showed during the global financial crisis.
The recent visit of Jairam Ramesh, India's environment minister, to China was the latest example of the bumpy ride that bilateral ties have witnessed.