HOW CHINA SEES INDIA AND THE WORLD Hardcover

"How China Sees India and the World" by former Foreign Secretary Shyam Saran offers an authoritative and insightful analysis into China's historical, cultural, and political perspectives on India and its broader worldview. Drawing on extensive research into Chinese scholarship, Communist Party pronouncements, and his own diplomatic experience, Saran meticulously unpacks China's deeply ingrained sense of self as the "Middle Kingdom" and how this influences its perception of India as both a historical peer and a contemporary rival. The book delves into pivotal moments and themes, from the ancient spread of Buddhism and trade routes to modern geopolitical strategies, ultimately providing a nuanced understanding of the complex relationship between these two rising powers and their evolving roles on the global stage.