China views India as its 'Asian Rival' with an innate ability to counter its hegemonic goals in Asia. Despite these difficulties in India-China relations, there are also many areas of convergence. Discuss. (Answer in 250 words) 15 marks.

Recent cases of stipulated visas, issuing issue against 'Restricted use' in Goa documents are one of many challenges in relation. Areas of convergence: 1. Tackling extremism and terrorism (e.g., RATI of SCO) 2. Voice of developing world BRICS at WTO and other UN forums 3. Need for reforms in multilateral financial institutions dominated by west (consider NBR of BRICS) 4. Climate change issues and need to reinforce common but differentiated responsibilities 5. Water governance to solve common issues of floods, typhoons etc. 6. Address new global challenges like AI (e.g., UNESCO resolution on Ethics of AI) 7. Closer connectivity and trade with Central Asia (consider SCO) 8. At as voice of Global South (China wants to maintain hegemony in Asia)