As bilateral ties evolve between China and India, they remain shrouded by suspicion. Politically, the countries disagree about many things, not least their border where tensions are stoked by alarmists on both sides and often lead to temporary violence. Commercial relationships are emerging between the world’s two most populous countries on a scale never seen before. It remains to be seen whether Chinese and Indian politicians and policymakers will help or hinder the flourishing of commerce between their countries.