Rising India released in Beijing
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Professor Ma Jiali (R) gives two copies of Rising India to Indian Ambassador to China Dr. S. Jaishankar (L) at the book's release ceremony in Beijing on March 10, 2011. [By Li Shen/China.org.cn] |
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Professor Ma Jiali (R) gives two copies of Rising India to Indian Ambassador to China Dr. S. Jaishankar (L) at the book's release ceremony in Beijing on March 10, 2011. [By Li Shen/China.org.cn] |
Rising India, a collection of essays on Indian studies by Professor Ma Jiali, was released Thursday at the Culture Wing of the Embassy of India in Beijing. Indian Ambassador to China Dr. S. Jaishankar and Chinese dignitaries graced the event.
The 245-page book presents a comprehensive look at India, including the country's economy, technology, politics, society, military affairs, and security. It also features India's diplomatic policies, particularly Sino-Indian ties and ties with other countries, as well as the nation's culture and people.
Ambassador Jaishankar praised Ma as a balanced and sober analyst on India.
"The book's focus on India's rise makes it considerably valuable. There are few examples in world history of the simultaneous rise of two large economies. Managing this process is a complicated challenge, which requires the sound understanding of each other's interests and careful handling," Jaishankar said.
Ma is a senior researcher on South Asian security and China-India relations at the China Institute of Contemporary International Relations. He has also been a key delegate at China-India bilateral discussions on security issues and is a member of China-India Eminent Persons' Group Forum (EPG).
"India and China are two neighboring fast-growing economies, however, economic figures alone are not sufficient to strengthen bilateral ties and promote regional and global interests. I hope my book can help more Chinese people understand India better," said Ma.
Last December during Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao's visit to New Delhi, China and India issued a joint communiqué declaring 2011 the "Year of China-India Exchange". Rising India is the first book on Sino-Indian relations to be published in China during this landmark year. The Cultural Wing of the Indian Embassy plans to organize more activities in the coming months to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Chinese-Indian diplomatic ties.
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