Former CDS Anil Chauhan calls for cooperation and competition to manage India-China relations

Sep 06, 2026

New Delhi: Former Chief of Defence Staff Anil Chauhan stresses the need for a broader and pragmatic approach to India-China relations, saying bilateral ties cannot be held hostage to boundary issues alone. He underlines the importance of engaging China, cooperating where interests converge and competing for influence in global and regional markets. Chauhan’s message highlights the need for sustained strategic engagement while managing differences over the regional and global order.