Lots to Talk About
It's been ten years since the last visit of a Chinese leader to India, and border disputes and trade will be high on the agenda. It'll be interesting to see the outcome of the discussions, if indeed such becomes public knowledge. China has some major issues over India's trade protectionism, not to mention the disputed territories. In fact, the most interesting question will be: "What has India got to gain?"
My guess would be that in retrun for a concession on Aksai Chin or the North Eastern border, India will make some concessions for Chinese companies. That'd be a win-win situation for both - but with China winning considerably more.
BBC NEWS | South Asia | Chinese leader begins India visit
Delhi is also suspicious of China's relationship with its long-time rival Pakistan.
And China is concerned about Delhi's growing ties with Washington, especially the landmark nuclear agreement between the two allowing India access to civilian nuclear technology.
The Tibetan government-in-exile, led by the Dalai Lama, is hosted by India and is based in Dharamsala in the country's north-western state of Himachal Pradesh.
