Beijing Urged to Win Indian Hearts, Hong Kong's Hottest Day: 5 Weekend Reads You Missed China's efforts to win over the hearts and minds of Indians have fallen short despite recent diplomatic thawing between the two nations.
A lack of long term strategy and communication channels has hindered China's pursuit of soft power in India.
For decades, China has walked a tightrope in its relations with India, balancing territorial disputes and economic competition while attempting to forge close ties.