India's approach to its relationship with China has evolved into what can be best described as 'competitive coexistence'. Discuss in light of recent developments. What should be the broad contours of India's future China policy?

Recently, MEA is scheduled to participate in SCO Meet in China, bilateral for India-China ties in wake of Pahalagam attack. India's relation with China => Competitive co-existence A) Global South engagement 1) China's BRI in African nations like Tanzania. 2) Chinese base in countries like Djibouti 2) Approach to ETDC: Solomon-Islands MOU with China.