June 2013 • ` 100 TO GO FORWARD WE MUST LOOK BACK The farther backward you can look the farther forward you can see, Winston Churchill once famously said. This can't be truer for India- China relations steeped in history. Two Locomotives Higher Education Deng Xiaoping Chugging Breaking A Daughter’s on Track the Barrier Memoirs www.icec-council.org Deciphering Li Keqiang MoUs On his first overseas trip, the new Premier of People’s Republic of China, Li Keqiang, visited India. Needless to say, choosing India to visit over other countries was a strategic move by China. But Vol 1, Issue 5, June 2013 that apart, in his very first visit, the Premier was able to strike an emotional chord FILM with India. Besides signing eight MoUs in several fields- which was encouraging to EDITOR-IN-CHIEF India businesses and corporate houses- he boldly touched upon contentious issues Mohammed Saqib in his public speech. EDITOR CHINESE FESTIVAL 2013 None of these MoUs were path-breaking. However, they did indicate China’s Prashun Bhaumik political will to increase cooperation at various levels. If MoUs are implemented in EXECUTIVE EDITOR true spirit, some efforts will help narrow India-China trade deficit. As per March Urmila Rao 2012 data, India’s trade deficit to China stood $ 40 billion. EDITORIAL BOARD Li not only talked about trade deficiency but also showed interest in opening Chief Guest Abid Hussain up of markets. A positive sign was an agreement on the trade in buffalo meat, Mani Shankar Aiyar P.S. Deodhar fishery products and feed ingredients aimed at strengthening of minimum safety Shri Manish Tewari Dilip Cherian and hygiene requirements. India currently exports buffalo meat to the tune of $3.2 Hon’ble Minister of State (Independent charge), Amir Ullah Khan billion to more than 65 countries. But China is not a major market yet. Most of Chen Si (China) Venue: Sirifort Auditorium Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, the Indian buffalo meat instead lands up in China getting smuggled via Vietnam. Govt. of India* EDITORIAL TEAM It is hoped that the agreement will open direct export of buffalo meat from India Anchit Goel to China. If that happens it will help India narrow its trade deficit with China Date and Timings: Irfan Alam Manju Hara as the market will see more number of players who will be engaged in healthy June 18 – Inauguration at 6:00 pm Guest of Honor Sumelika Bhattacharyya competition. One of the most important and new aspect in the MoU was sharing (Auditorium 1) Shawahiq Siddiqui of technology in the field of agriculture. In diplomatic circles, discussions on Dushyanth Damodaran agriculture have almost always stood neglected. But a renewed attention on the June 19 to 23 – 4:00 to 6:00 pm; Mr. Cai Fuchao Hon'ble Minister of State Administration of Press, DESIGN aspect of agriculture and technology transfer is heartening. Improved technology Manoj Raikwar will benefit Indian farmers who still largely use traditional methods of irrigation. 7:00 to 9:00 pm (Auditorium III) Publication, Radio, Film and Television, OWNED, PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY Li addressed the contentious issue related to Brahmaputra river dam projects Govt. of China Mohammed Saqib as well. A MoU signed by Ministry of Water Resources from both the countries Entry Free Registered with the Registrar of Newspapers will, hopefully bring much needed transparency on the water diversion issue. of India under RNI No: DELENG/2011/43423 India can now be aware of the flow of water as China opens up to providing India Special Guest: Mr. Jackie Chan with information on water level, discharge and rainfall. This form of transparency Renowned Chinese Actor PUBLISHED FROM A-82, Zakir Bagh, New Delhi - 110025 is warranted. A Joint Working Group to coordinate translation and publication of 25 books ADDRESS FOR ALL CORRESPONDENCE of classic and contemporary works from either side in each other’s language is an To get your passes, please contact at: [email protected] or call @011-46550348, India China Chronicle encouraging move that will give a boost to Sino-India cultural relationship. ICEC B-59 (GF), South Extension - II, has been committed towards improving cultural relationship for long; by way of New Delhi - 110049 For Sponsorship opportunities, please contact Rahul @ 9999396960 Telefax: 011-46550348 organizing Chinese Spring festivals and recently, a Chinese movie week. The MoU on the concept of twin city is good and should be given more shape. PRINTED AT The establishment of three Working groups - trade promotion, economic and Anne Print Solutions trade planning cooperation, and trade statistical analysis- hopefully will do a good Organized By B-32, Okhla Industrial Area, Phase-I, New Delhi-110020 job of providing best of services in these fields. Tel. 011-40525878, 011-65690940 Li has tried to connect with India at all levels; people, government, civil society Email: [email protected] and military. However, there is no clarity on processes yet, for average Indian me- dium and small scale entrepreneurs who want to do business in China. Currently, All Rights Reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written the processes are opaque and are mired in bureaucratic hassles. There is a maze of permission is prohibited. clearances required with regard to licenses and certifications and no clarity as to State Administration of Press, Publication, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting which office/s or department/s is responsible for giving the necessary approvals. Radio, Film and Television Govt. of India All advertising enquiries, comments Sometimes, obtaining licenses take several weeks or months, even years. and feedback are welcome at For instance, if an Indian buffalo meat exporter tries to make his legal presence [email protected] in Chinese market, there are no proper procedural guidelines. Our experience speaking with some of the potential exporters have shown that they had to run In partnership with The information contained in this pillar to post to get the necessary clearances. In frustration, some exporters have magazine has been reviewed for accuracy and is deemed reliable but simply given up on the idea. is not necessarily complete or There should be an Indo-China cooperation Committee or Forum, which India China Economic and guaranteed by the Editor. The views should monitor the progress of work on these eight MoUs. Besides, the Cooperation Cultural Council expressed in this digest are solely that Committee should also facilitate speedy approvals of licenses. This would in the of the writers and do not necessarily reflect the views of the magazine. strategic interest of both the countries. CONTENTS 4 Feedback PILGRIMAGE Wuxi New District. Present across 26 Go chugging on 100 locations already, Raghavan hopes to expand NIIT’s presence 6 Brief News Buddha’s footsteps in China on a much bigger scale. Today, Buddhism is associated He shares with Urmila Rao, NIIT’s TWO LOCOMOTIVES OF ASIA more with countries such as Japan, business strategy, his vision for 8 Chugging on Track China and Tibet, but the thrill of further expansion and the mantra. following the Buddhist trail through The two great locomotives of Asia the land of its origin, remains an BEYOND THE GREAT WALL must work together to propel the unforgettable experience. global train through its current 54 Steamy Stuff travails and thereby fulfill the Deng- POLICY Rajiv dream to create an Asian century that can reinvigorate the 30 Panchsheel Power entire world. Together, leaders of India and China can construct a Panchsheel for a new LOWER GROWTH PLANNED time. 12 China brakes EXCLUSIVE: DOWN MEMORY China’s tilt toward consumption-led with ICEC, Mr. Naidu shared his LANE: DENG XIAOPING growth is good news for India and aim to encourage Chinese business the global economy. 41 A Daughter’s Journey enterprises to consider India as an Deng Rong , daughter of Deng PROVINCE PROFILE investment destination. His efforts PARTNERSHIP IN HIGHER Xiaoping (China’s reformist include promoting Chinese exporters 56 Yo! Yunnan EDUCATION leader who pioneered ‘socialism to invest in manufacturing in India, with Chinese characteristics’ and Yúnnán has some of the most 14 Breaking the working with Chinese universities promoted socialist market economy) magical and diverse scenery in to have India Chairs, encouraging perception barrier pens her father’s experiences in China and is endowed with rich tie-ups in skills development as well India and China must not lose her book, Deng Xiaoping and the deposits of minerals. Yunnan is the as promoting Indian culture and sight of the enormous potential and Cultural Revolution. The book, southwestern-most province in heritage. Mr.Naidu also clarified synergy for partnership in higher first published in China 2000, has China, with the Tropic of Cancer that the Indian Embassy’s trade education. been translated and published in running through it. dispute advisory on its website is not COVER STORY other languages. It is being translated intended to scare Indian companies into Hindi by ICEC. We bring our from doing business with China, but readers excerpts. encourage them to adopt safe trade practices. HEALTHCARE 20 Not in Hark! The INTERVIEW Good Health 60 16 It’s time we saw each Healthcare has emerged as one of Events Chinese Spring Festival 2013 the largest service sectors in India. other through our own Workshop on doing Business India is committed to injecting huge with China eyes, not the West public funds into health care but First Abid Hussain Memorial On a recent trip to China, the services are far from adequate. There Golden era India-China Economic and Lecture is thus a large scope for the sector Launch of ‘Cinasthana Today’ Cultural Council (ICEC) team to attract foreign investment, Born in the same cradle the two ancient civilisations INTER VIEW caught up with K.