As the World Economic Forum wraps up its 2026 edition, a compelling vision for India-China collaboration emerged during a live dialogue between Indian journalist Rajdeep Sardesai and CGTN Anchor Guan Xin. With India's economy projected to become the world's third-largest by 2028, Sardesai highlighted 'untapped potential' in cross-border tech partnerships 🤝.
Job Growth vs. Innovation Race
While celebrating India's 6.8% GDP growth this year, Sardesai acknowledged the 'critical challenge' of creating quality jobs for its 650 million youth population. 'This is where learning from the Chinese mainland's manufacturing-tech integration could be transformative,' he suggested, sparking lively Twitter discussions with #NextGenWorkforce trends.
The Multipolar Playbook
Both analysts agreed that resolving political tensions could accelerate climate tech and AI development across the Global South 🌱. 'Imagine Bengaluru startups collaborating with Shenzhen's hardware ecosystem,' Guan Xin mused, while Sardesai emphasized diversified partnerships through platforms like BRICS+.
As night fell over the Swiss Alps, one truth stood clear: In 2026's multipolar world, tech diplomacy might just rewrite the rules of global economics 🚀.
Reference(s):
cgtn.com






