Abstract
The question of Indo-Chinese relationship is very complex. Even though they developed cooperation and friendship at the end of the colonial era, China had clashed with India right after the independence of India in 1947 and the creation of the PRC in 1949. The first proof of the tensions existing between the two countries was the Sino-Indian war of 1962. Since then, relationships between India and China have been tortuous and even nowadays they have not normalized. On one hand China would benefit from cooperation with India, not only economically, but also politically and diplomatically. On the other hand, a lot of unresolved issues and a lack of consideration for India's weight on the international scene prevent China from being willing to negotiate with its neighbor. In this scenario, China can choose between several options including ignoring India, establishing a total friendship, considering India as a serious foe and considering India as a partner to find solutions with it. The first three options are conceivable, but the last one is the most suitable and the most beneficial for China. Indeed, even if China and India share political issues, their common values, their economic and social needs, as much as their will to count on the international political scene will lead them to ally with each other to form a great and influential power in the Asian region in the future.
