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From Trash to Trade: How Chinese Balloons Boosted India's Friendship with the US!

Writer's picture: Tarun KarmakarTarun Karmakar

Have you ever heard the saying, "one man's Trash is another man's Treasure?" Well, that's exactly what happened when a batch of balloons from China brought an unexpected boost to India's trade prospects.


Picture this: a massive white #balloon flying over US territory, allegedly carrying surveillance equipment. The Chinese government confirmed it came from China, but denied it was used for spying. The balloon was first spotted crossing over the US state of Alaska on January 28, and the US Air Force shot it down over the #AtlanticOcean on February 4. This incident has raised many questions ranging from the timing of the flight to the rationale behind using a balloon for surveillance. Despite existing sophisticated options, experts have offered many reasons for China's choice of #spyballoons as the eye in the sky, mainly technical advantages.


One may wonder what a Chinese balloon being shot down has to do with India's trade prospects. Well, it highlighted a key aspect of India's rising stature as a global trade partner - "friendshoring." The concept of #friendshoring refers to the idea of building trade relations with like-minded countries that share similar values and ideologies. As India looks to increase its exports to the US, the country has the potential to emerge as a reliable partner to the US in the global #supplychain.


In 2021, India was looking to expand its trade relations with the #UnitedStates, but the #USChina trade war had left a lasting impact on global supply chains. India saw an opportunity to fill the gaps left by China's absence and began ramping up production and export of items such as toys, furniture, and home appliances. With China's waning influence in the global market, there is a void that needs to be filled, and India can certainly step in to take its place.


India's rising trade prospects with the US go beyond just economic gains. It has the potential to help build stronger geopolitical ties as well. The US has always viewed India as a strategic partner, and a more reliable trade relationship can help solidify this partnership.


"Friendshoring essentially means shifting supply chains from hostile countries to friendly ones, so the risk of disruption from geopolitical turmoil is low".


As the world looks to emerge from the aftermath of the pandemic, partnerships such as these will pave the way for a more resilient and sustainable future. The episode of the Chinese balloon highlights the importance of cultivating stronger ties with like-minded countries, such as India. It's amazing to see how a simple mishap with balloons can have such a profound impact on global trade relations.


In conclusion, #India has always been a land of innovation, and the balloon incident is just one example of how Indian #entrepreneurs can make the most of any situation. As the world looks to build stronger trade relationships, India's potential to emerge as a reliable partner cannot be overlooked. The benefits of stronger trade relations between India and the US go beyond just economic gains; it has the potential to help build stronger #geopolitical ties as well. India's rising stature as a global trade partner shows that one man's trash can be another's treasure.

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