Trump’s Policies Push China and India Toward Unlikely Economic Alliance

Geopolitical tensions fueled by U.S. sanctions on Russian oil are forcing historic rivals China and India into an economic dance. Chinese Vice President Han Zheng's call for a "dragon-elephant tango" underscores the shifting dynamics as both nations seek alternatives to Western-dominated financial systems.

The 2020 border clashes and decades of disputes over Kashmir now take a backseat to shared economic pressures. India's struggle to match China's manufacturing dominance and both nations' desire to lead the Global South create fertile ground for cryptocurrency adoption as a bypass to traditional finance.

Prime Minister Modi faces a strategic dilemma - balancing national security concerns with economic pragmatism. China's established position in rare earth metals and India's growing tech sector could FORM unexpected synergies in blockchain development, particularly in cross-border settlement solutions.