On July 24th, 2023, the Center for South Asian Studies (CSAS) under the Institute of International Studies at Fudan University warmly welcomed a delegation from the China Tibetology Research Center (CTRC), headed by its Deputy Director-General, Lian Xiangmin. Joining the interaction from Fudan were Researcher Lin Minwang, Assistant Dean of the Institute of International Studies; Researcher Zhang Jiadong, Director of the CSAS; and Associate Researcher Xie Chao. During this engagement, discussions centered around India's diplomatic stance and the evolving nuances of China-India bilateral relations.

Representatives accompanying Deputy Director-General Lian from the CTRC included Xiao Jie, Deputy Director of the Contemporary Research Office; Associate Researchers Gao Ying from the Religious Research Office, and Xiao Weilin and Yang Liyuan from the Contemporary Research Office; and Wang Lisha of the Think Tank Administration Office.

Setting the context for the visit, Researcher Lian Xiangmin delved into the historical trajectory and the primary objectives of the CTRC. Providing a glimpse into their recent initiatives, Researcher Xiao Jie highlighted the strides made by the CTRC's project teams. Addressing some pivotal concerns, Researcher Lin Minwang voiced his perspective on the China-India border quandary, the shifting diplomatic currents from India towards China, and the socio-economic developments along the border. He further examined India's underlying motives in its involvement in Tibet's internal discourse. Seamlessly tying in global dynamics, Researcher Zhang Jiadong summarized China's robust measures countering India's overtures and juxtaposed this stance with the broader China-US diplomatic tapestry, sharing his take on the tripartite relations among China, the US, and India. Navigating the contemporary political landscape in India, Associate Researcher Xie Chao dissected the ideological underpinnings driving India's foreign policy towards China and underscored the imperative of fostering mutual understanding and cultural diplomacy between the two nations.

The scholars from the CTRC enriched the session by sharing poignant insights garnered from their recent domestic academic tours.

Founded in May 1986, the China Tibetology Research Center stands as a beacon of national academic excellence, dedicating its research to the historical, contemporary, and prospective study of Tibet in China, especially in Tibetan regions across Sichuan, Yunnan, Gansu, and Qinghai provinces. The institution serves as a pivotal think tank, in shaping the Party and state's policies concerning Tibet.