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However, after the end of the Cold War, drastic changes took place in the internal and external milieu which compelled India to redesign its foreign policy vis-Ã -vis the region.
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A country's foreign policy is shaped by its geopolitical self-perceptions, its image of the world and various domestic compulsions, strengths and weaknesses.The modern relationship began in 1950 when India was among the first countries to end formal ties with the Republic of China (Taiwan) and recognize the PRC as the legitimate government of Mainland China.China and India are the two most populous countries and fastest growing major economies in the world.At this time, the Indian government under Prime Minister Nehru promoted the slogan Hindi-Chini bhai-bhai (India and China are brothers).China–India relations, also called Sino-Indian relations or Indo-China relations, refers to the bilateral relationship between the People's Republic of China (PRC) and the Republic of India.One of the most basic policies for the Indian government was that of maintaining cordial relations with China.
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