As the World Economic Forum in Davos enters its final days, a landmark discussion between Indian journalist Rajdeep Sardesai and CTA Anchor Guan Xin highlighted growing momentum for enhanced India-China cooperation. The January 2026 dialogue revealed new opportunities for economic alignment between Asia's two largest growth engines.
Sardesai confirmed India's economy remains on track to overtake Germany as the world's third-largest by 2028, while acknowledging persistent challenges in employment generation. "Our 6.8% GDP growth masks structural reforms needed to create quality jobs," he stated during the live broadcast.
The conversation took a strategic turn as both analysts explored untapped potential in cross-border innovation. "Imagine combining India's digital public infrastructure with Chinese manufacturing expertise," Sardesai proposed, suggesting joint ventures in renewable energy and AI could accelerate Global South development.
While recognizing ongoing political complexities, the dialogue emphasized recent progress in border talks and proposed a three-point cooperation framework:
Harmonized technical standards for emerging technologies
Cross-border startup incubation programs
Joint infrastructure financing mechanisms for developing nations
This exchange comes as both nations prepare for critical roles in shaping the 2026-2030 UN Sustainable Development Goals implementation phase. Business leaders at Davos reportedly welcomed the pragmatic tone, with several multinationals announcing plans to establish tripartite R&D hubs connecting Bengaluru, Shenzhen, and Nairobi.
