A few months ago, many believed that India and China could never be friends. But in geopolitics, there are no permanent friends or enemies, only permanent interests. And this time, India has played its cards smartly. China, which once challenged India at the border, is now following India’s rules on the global stage. Even neighbours like Bangladesh, which sometimes leaned toward other powers, are now extending a hand of friendship again.
What Changed After the AI Impact Summit?
The turning point came after the AI Impact Summit in Delhi. A declaration issued after the summit was signed by 89 countries and international organisations. China and Bangladesh were among the signatories. This shows how strong India’s leadership has become on the global stage.
India’s Vision Wins Global Support
The US and Europe have long treated technology as their monopoly. Their idea was simple: whoever creates technology controls it and earns from it. India presented a different vision, “AI for All.” India made it clear that AI should not belong only to rich nations or big tech companies. Everyone in the world should benefit from it. This idea impressed countries in Africa, Latin America, and Asia, which feared being left behind in the AI race.
China usually opposes India’s global initiatives, whether it is UN reforms or terrorism issues. But this time, China joined India’s AI platform. Why?
CPEC and Pakistan Disappointment
China has slowed its massive investments in Pakistan’s CPEC project. Terror attacks on Chinese engineers and Pakistan’s weak economy made China realise that relying on an unstable partner is risky. The US and Europe have already imposed strict restrictions on Chinese AI and semiconductor companies. China knows that staying out of India-led AI initiatives could isolate it from future global technology systems.
China respects strong markets and economies. India is now one of the fastest-growing major economies. Ignoring India would hurt China’s position in global supply chains.
Bangladesh’s Support: A Big Diplomatic Win
Bangladesh’s support is a major diplomatic success for India. The country recently faced political instability and foreign influence, but when it came to future technology and economic growth, Bangladesh chose India as a reliable partner.
What Bangladesh’s Support Means
This shows that India’s Neighbourhood First policy is working. Bangladesh knows that to create jobs and build a modern economy, it must be part of India’s digital and AI ecosystem.
India’s vision respects the sovereignty of smaller nations, which is why Bangladesh is aligning with New Delhi.
Why Did 89 Countries Back India?
The world trusts India because it does not use technology to threaten others or steal data. India promotes secure and reliable AI systems.
Success of Digital India
India’s platforms like Aadhaar, UPI, and CoWIN have transformed the lives of millions. Technology in India is not limited to elites—it reaches street vendors through QR codes. India has emerged as a strong leader of the Global South. It assured developing nations that their interests would be protected in global AI rules. That is why many countries lined up behind India.
