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Chinas Economic and
Political Impact on
South Asia
ROLLIE LAL
CT-214
December 2003
Testimony presented to the Commission on U. S.- China Economic and
Security Review on December 4, 2003
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Dr. Rollie Lal1
Chinas Economic and Political Impact on South Asia
Before the Commission on U.S.-China Economic and Security Review
Chinas Growth as a Regional Economic Power: Impacts and Implications
December 4, 2003
Thank you Madame Chairman and Commissioners for the opportunity to speak
before the commission today. After decades of tensions, India and China are
moving closer in a shift that is affecting the strategic realities of Asia. A recent visit
to Beijing by Indian Prime Minister Vajpayee has produced a promising set of
agreements to help settle the long-standing border dispute, increase trade, and
decrease mutual distrust. A critical factor in drawing the two countries together
has been their growing economies. However, while the probability of military
conflict is increasingly low, bilateral economic competition could be the source of
possible friction in the relationship.
Implications of Chinas Economic Power
Chinas economic growth and liberalization has affected India in significant ways.
China set a positive example for India in the 1980s by liberalizing its economic
system and transforming China into an economic success story. However, the
lessons of Chinas modernizations were implemented by its neighbor a decade
later, after an economic crisis forced India to reform its ...
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