South Asia opportunity

A new chapter is unfolding in relations between China and the South Asian nations.

The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) opens its 14th summit in New Delhi today. As with all such summits, this gathering of South Asian nations is expected to generate calls for better regional cooperation.

As one of the summit observers, China has sent a delegation for the first time. It is headed by Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing.