Encyclopedia of India–China Cultural Contacts v2.c15.t2.6

v2.c15.t2.6

This multi-layered history of the growth and development of China Studies in India explains its present shape, and the existing lacunae. The early history of contact with China through Buddhism and trade has been studied, but the links through India's northern borders or through the maritime routes through Southeast Asia is an area that still needs to be further explored. The colonial linkages through trading houses, soldiers, missionaries, etc., have also been partially explored, but there exist wide gaps that can provide an entry point for exploiting interest to promote China Studies within the university system.