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Analyse the impact on Sine-Indian relations since 1962 onwards.

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How far has India been successful in conducting its foreign policy peacefully and avoiding international conflicts? Explain with the help of examples.

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India and China are two giants of Asia and also the neighbour countries with biggest population of world. Relations between these two countries have always remained topsy-turvy.

(i) China and India were involved in a border conflict in 1962 over territorial disputes principally in Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim and the Aksai Chin region of Ladakh. China attacked India on 20th October, 1962 and captured many Indian areas but declared a unilateral ceasefire on 21st November. This worsened the relations with China.

(ii) Rajiv Gandhi visited China in 1988 and government has taken measures to contain conflict and maintain peace and tranquility on the border.

(iii) They also signed agreement on cultural exchanges and cooperate in science and technology. Both the countries also opened border posts for trade.

(iv) Trade growing at 30% per year since 1999, a positive move perspective on relations with China has emerged. Bi-lateral trade between India and China has increased from \[\$\text{}330\]Million to more than $ 18 Billion.

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Indians foreign policy in avoiding international conflicts:

(i) India has always followed the policy of non-alignment on various international issues.

(ii) India has kept a distance from both the military blocks led by USA and USSR respectively.

(iii) India criticized on the issue of Suez Canal.

(iv) India played a crucial role in mediating between the two Koreans.