China Leverages Diaspora for Economic Gain While India Takes Different Path

Beijing has transformed its diaspora into an extension of China's domestic economy, whereas New Delhi has largely permitted its diaspora to strengthen other economies, according to an opinion piece published by the South China Morning Post. The article contrasts the two approaches taken by the countries, which are home to among the largest diasporas in the world. Diasporas can serve as symbols of national pride and power, the piece notes, helping countries build international value through success stories, promote soft power through culture, and contribute to economic progress via remittances, investments and transfers of expertise. The two nations offer sharply different models for how governments can engage their overseas communities. The opinion article appeared at a URL on SCMP's China opinion section dated with the article ID 3367636, under the headline 'China is leveraging its diaspora to boost the economy, unlike India.'