India Measures Itself Against a China That Doesn’t Notice

India is in a race, comparing the pace of its economic development not with Western economic powers but with its neighbor, China, writes Vikas Bajaj for the New York Times. Comparisons on infrastructure, universities and armed forces are a constant feature in India's newspapers. But China does not share the same obsession, instead setting sights on surpassing the largest economy, that of the United States. India barely registers on China's radar, Bajaj writes, with few mentions of India in the People's Daily and few Chinese tourists visiting India. Outcomes are seen as a test of which political system ensures greater economic stability, China's one-party system or India's democracy. For now, each nation struggles with its share of corruption and lack of accountability. There’s widespread recognition throughout India and China that a race emphasizing sustainability, such as developing alternative forms of energy, would benefit the world. – YaleGlobal