CONTEMPORARY RESONANCE OF INDIA-CHINA CULTURAL EXCHANGES

ORCA is pleased to announce a webinar based on its ongoing research project, Episodes of India-China Exchanges: Modern Bridges and Resonant Connections. Undertaken by Senior Research Associate Rahul Karan Reddy, Research Associate Ratish Mehta, and Project Assistants from FLAME University, this project highlights the contributions of cultural intermediaries who have facilitated exchanges between India and China in the contemporary period.

India and China, as two of the world’s oldest civilizations, share a long history of cultural exchanges that have shaped their societies and political engagements over centuries. These historical linkages, facilitated by individuals, ideas, and objects, continue to influence bilateral relations today. In an era of complex geopolitical dynamics, people-to-people ties serve as essential channels for fostering deeper understanding, strengthening societal connections, and enhancing cross-border engagements.

The webinar that is set to take place on the 3rd of March, 2025 at 4.30 pm will feature distinguished panelists who will provide expert perspectives on the dynamics of India-China cultural engagement. Senior Research Associate Mr. Rahul Karan Reddy joins the two invited panelists Dr. Bali Deepak, Professor, Chinese Studies at the Centre for Chinese and Southeast Asian Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, and Dr. Gunjan Singh, Associate Professor, Jindal Global Law School, O.P. Jindal Global University, to discuss the historical inter-exchanges, cultural linkages and people-to-people ties between the two nations. By highlighting both historical and contemporary intermediaries, the discussion aims to shed light on lesser-known aspects of bilateral exchanges and their enduring influence on both societies. The online session will be moderated by Research Associate Mr. Ratish Mehta. 

Building on insights from the Episodes of India-China Exchanges project, this webinar will explore the role of intermediaries in sustaining these exchanges, their impact on communities across the Himalayas, and their significance in broader diplomatic and geopolitical contexts. Additionally, it will analyze the soft power dimensions of these engagements, along with the challenges and opportunities for promoting cultural dialogue between the two nations.

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We invite scholars, students, and professionals interested in India-China relations to participate in this discussion. To register for the webinar, please fill out the form using the link below:

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