The Asia Dilemma: Can India and China Avoid Collision? Wednesday August 20, 2025 6:32 PM , Mohammed AffanWhen India and China exchange handshakes, it rarely feels simple. According to the Global Trade Research Initiative, India–China trade reached $118.4 billion in 2023–24, making China India’s largest partner. Multilateral EngagementsDespite rivalry, India and China often converge in BRICS, the SCO, and the G20. If they do, India and China could show the world that even fierce rivals can cooperate when global stakes are too high to ignore.