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What are the drivers of Chinese foreign policy in South Asia? What are its central narratives and themes? This presentation argues that while a traditional developing country identification with South Asia continues, Chinese approaches have also changed to reflect its growing economic and political heft in international relations. However, instead of bringing about greater generosity and flexibility in its ties with the smaller, weaker countries of South Asia and despite such ostensibly development-oriented and Global South-sensitive plans as the BRI, China has become overbearing in its attitudes and dogmatic in its worldview even as it exercises a great deal of agility in policy implementation. Join Jabin Jacob for an overview of Chinese foreign policy towards South Asia. For help email china.capable@mfat.govt.nz

About Andrew Wilford

Andrew Wilford has worked at the New Zealand Contemporary China Research Centre since 2017. He holds an M.A. in International Relations and a B.A. in politics from Victoria University of Wellington. He was the recipient of the 2022 Terence O'Brien Scholarship in Strategic Studies and International Relations, the 2023 Sir Desmond Todd Memorial Prize for best MA thesis and an Asia New Zealand Foundation Research Travel Grant. His areas of research include Chinese domestic politics, international relations, the China-India relationship, and the People's Liberation Army.

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