Chapter 83: The Dragon and the Elephant

As the Chinese Civil War drew to its conclusion in 1949 with the establishment of the People's Republic of China, Adav's India faced a new, formidable neighbor. The Codex's [Geopolitical Analysis] module provided chilling insights into the future trajectory of Communist China, particularly its eventual expansion into Tibet. Adav understood that India's long-term influence in Tibet, meticulously cultivated, needed to be secured.

Prime Minister Bose extended immediate diplomatic recognition to the new Chinese government, a move that surprised many Western powers. This was not an ideological endorsement, but a pragmatic recognition of reality, orchestrated by Adav. India then engaged in proactive diplomacy, offering significant economic aid and robust trade deals to the nascent PRC. Bharat Corporation positioned itself as a key partner in China's post-war reconstruction, providing steel, industrial machinery, and engineering expertise.

The core of Adav's strategy was to secure non-interference in Tibet. While never explicitly stated, the lucrative economic incentives and the promise of stable trade routes through India (a vital necessity for landlocked Western China) served as powerful deterrents. Indian diplomatic channels emphasized the historical cultural ties between India and Tibet, and the benevolent nature of India's development projects in the region. The unspoken message was clear: collaborate, and both nations would prosper; interfere, and face the economic might and subtle counter-influence of a powerful India. The relationship was complex, pragmatic, and designed by Adav to protect India's vital northern buffer.