China has said it won't hold a grudge against India if it skipped the second edition of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) forum, an event related to the multi-billion dollar connectivity project, to be held this month. 

China, with deep pockets, is trying to woo Bhutan and wants to start a diplomatic mission there, but India understands that these moves have strategic implications and will weaken India’s influence, writes J K Verma for South Asia Monitor

China has a clear strategic vision and its intent and policy are in complete sync with its global interests. It is clear that China is using its diplomatic lever to act against India's interests, as Pakistan has requested, in pursuance of their joint strategic objectives, writes Brig Anil Gupta (retd.) for South Asia Monitor