Network18 Presents 'The India-China Dialogues'

In the lead up to PM Modi’s visit to China, Network 18 presents ‘The India - China Dialogues’, an initiative that aims to mirror the emerging dynamism in bilateral policy making and reflect on the areas of mutual cooperation between India and China. The second such initiative in a series of ‘Dialogues’ after the hugely successful ‘India-US Dialogues’ organized on the eve of President Obama’s visit to India in January this year, the ‘India - China Dialogues’ endeavors to build a critical mass – both intellectual and proper to propel this vital relationship to the next level.

With Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s maiden journey to Beijing, this year will see the recalibration and cementing of bilateral ties between Asia’s two leading economies - India and China. Mr. Modi’s trip is all set to be a potentially defining one which could transform ties between the two Asian neighbours and create new opportunities for their people.

‘The India - China Dialogues’ will see some of the most distinguished dignitaries from both sides examining key areas that are pivotal in this partnership. Topics ranging from Trade and Investment, Technology Cooperation and the business prospects with Make in India, will be discussed. The expert panel will also explore the synergies for growth in the areas of Tourism, Healthcare and Education, People to People relations.

Top think tanks panel representing China will comprise the likes of Su Hao, Professor/ Director, Center of Strategy and Peace Studies, CFAU; Wang Wenbiao, Chairman, Elion Group & Member of the Communist Party of China; Deng Junbing, Former Chinese Counselor to India; and Jia Xiudong, Senior Researcher, CIIS. Indian policy makers and influencers in attendance would include Ram Madhav, National General Secretary, BJP & Director, India Foundation; Arvind Virmani, Economist; Jabin Jacob, Assistant Director, Institute of Chinese Studies, India; and Amb TCA Rangachari, Former Ambassador of India to France and Germany.

AvinashKaul, CEO, IBN Network commented, “As Asia’s leading economies come together, we are looking forward to solution led discussions that will help the two nations to further cultivate their relations and script new pathways of progress for all. I’m sure that the ‘India-China Dialogues’ will serve as a beneficial platform to examine key areas that will shape the relationship between the two countries and ideate out-of-the-box solutions for the two governments.”

Talking about the initiative, Umesh Upadhyay, President, News, Network 18 Group said, “We at Network18 take immense pride in announcing The India – China Dialogues after the huge success of The India-US Dialogues. Marking the prestigious occasion of our Prime Ministers visit to China, this conclave aims to give our viewers an in-depth analysis of the relationship between India and China and set the tone for PM Modi’s visit.”

The full day conclave will be hosted on 12th May, 2015 at Park Hyatt, Beijing and broadcast across the leading Network18 channels including CNN-IBN and IBN7.