India-China Relations in 2025

As India and China mark 75 years of diplomatic ties in 2025, their relationship continues to reflect both cooperation and competition. Against the backdrop of global economic shifts, US tariffs, and regional power transitions, the India-China 2025 dynamic has become central to Asia’s strategic landscape.

This webinar, hosted by Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR), brings together experts to discuss whether India and China can recalibrate their relationship — transforming symbolic gestures into sustainable cooperation while managing deep-rooted rivalries.

SPEAKERS:

Vappala Balachandran IPS (Retd), Former Special Secretary, Cabinet Secretariat, Govt Of India

Commodore R S Vasan (Retd), Director General, Chennai Centre for China Studies (C3S); Regional Director (Tamil Nadu), National Maritime Foundation

MODERATOR:

Dr Dhritishree Bordalai, Senior Research Associate, International Relations, Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR)