A 5 member delegation from Fudan University, Shanghai, China, visited India on the invitation of India Foundation from 10-15 November 2025. The delegation was led by Prof. ZHANG Jiadong, Director of Center for South Asia Studies and Senior researcher in Center for American Studies, Fudan University. The other four members of the delegation were 1). Prof. GUO Dingping, Head of Department of Political Science, Director of the Dr. Seaker Chan Center for Comparative Political Studies in School of International Relations and Public Affairs of Fudan University, 2). Prof. QI Huaigao is Professor of International Relations and Vice Dean at the Institute of International Studies, Fudan University, 3). Prof. JIAN Junbo, Associate Professor, Director of Center for China-Europe Relations, Fudan University and 4). Dr. WEN Yao, Associate Professor, Center for American Studies, at the Institute of International Studies, Fudan University. The delegation first landed in Bengaluru and was hosted by BEST Innovation University (BESTIU). The two-day program (November 11–12, 2025) in Bengaluru was designed to facilitate academic collaboration, cultural exchange, and professional networking between Fudan University and prominent Indian institutions and government officials in Bengaluru city.
The delegation participated in formal interactions with senior government officials Dr. Manjula N (IAS), Secretary of IT&BT, Karnataka Government at the Ministry Office and gained insights into Karnataka’s IT and biotechnology sectors through interactions. The delegation then interacted with Shri. Maheshwar Rao, Chief Commissioner, Greater Bengaluru Authority at Vidhan Soudha where discussion focused on Kannada Culture. As part of the industry visit, the delegation visited Innvolution Health Care Pvt Ltd, where interaction with the company officials provided insights into India’s healthcare innovation sector ecosystem and entrepreneurial landscape.
A formal reception dinner was hosted at Taj Yeshvanthpur, Bengaluru, for the visiting delegation by Dr. Rupa Vasudevan, Chancellor, BEST Innovation University.
On day 2 in Bengaluru, the delegation visited ISKCON Temple to learn about its history and significance, providing cultural context and understanding of Hindu traditions. The Fudan delegation also participated in a comprehensive round table discussion at the National Institute of Advanced Studies (NIAS). The discussions at NIAS focused on contemporary geopolitical challenges and academic collaboration opportunities. Dr. Suba Chandran, Dean of the School of Conflict and Security Studies at NIAS along with Senior scientists and faculty from NIAS and Indian Institute of Sciences participated in the discussions.
After completing a successful 2 days visit in Bengaluru, the delegation reached New Delhi. The bilateral conference in New Delhi on 13 November 2025 comprehensively discussed India-China relations, featuring detailed discussions on four critical sub-themes central to bilateral engagement and regional stability. The conference brought together scholars, policymakers, economists, and security experts to examine the structural challenges in India-China bilateral relations, economic asymmetries, and potential pathways for sustainable cooperation between India and China. Key discussions focused on navigating deglobalisation, addressing trade imbalances, implementing multi-dimensional border management strategies, and rekindling confidence-building measures at the Line of Actual Control (LAC). As a part of sightseeing, the delegation also visited some tourist places in New Delhi.
The Fudan University delegation program successfully achieved its objectives of fostering academic collaboration, facilitating cultural understanding, and building institutional connections between China and India.
