Developing trade routes with India
November 29th, 2007 - by 2point6billion.comThe prestigeous Capital Club in Beijing on Wednesday night was host to a talk on developing trade routes between India and China by Chris Devonshire-Ellis, Senior Partner of Dezan Shira & Associates. Attended by members of the Indian, German and US consulates as well as people interested in the rise of India and China, the talk covered how centuries ago the two countries were linked by common trade routes streaching from as far as Shanghai in the east to Alexandria in North Africa, spanning the modern day countries of China, India, Burma, Vietnam, Malaysia, Afghanistan and Iran.
Skipping to the present, with improved trade, air, road, sea and rail links between India and China, the visit of Sonia Gandhi and the imminent state visit of Dr Manmohan Singh, the opening up of the infamous Nathula Pass, all narrowing the distance between India and China, Chris Devonshire-Ellis pointed out how south west china was gradually re-integrating with South East Asia signaling the re-birth of the region. As a result of the growth and a more integrated South East Asia, he further highlighted opportunities in the infrastructure, transportation, logistics warehousing, hotels and tousism industries.
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December 1st, 2007 at 12:47 pm
I thought what Chris said about the developing trade routes between Tibet and Sikkim and Yunnan and East India was spot on - it’s a return to normality. Over the past 70 years we’ve forgotten how much trade there was and there will be an explosion of it, especially in South West China. He has a deserved repuation for spotting trends and this one has huge significance. Can you post more detail from his talk please I’d like a copy of that.
December 3rd, 2007 at 12:30 pm
Your wish is our command Alex, and we’ve put it up on the next thread. Hope you find it useful.