Foreign Minister S.M. Krishna is traveling to China next week in order to strengthen the recently improved relationship between the two countries. This improvement has been driven by a surge in trade and collaboration on climate change, which has diverted attention away from a border dispute. Despite ongoing tensions between Beijing and Washington, Indian analysts believe that India and China stand to benefit from maintaining a positive relationship. The two countries have been able to move past the global financial crisis more quickly than developed nations, and are looking to capitalize on a decade of economic growth that has made China India's top trading partner. The turning point in their relationship appears to have been the climate conference in Copenhagen, where India and China were able to work together to reach a compromise despite facing criticism for obstructing a more ambitious agreement. In a recent article in the Business Standard, Sanjaya Baru, former media adviser to India's prime minister, observed that there has been a noticeable shift in China's attitude towards India, with a new warmth in their tone. Both China and India, as the largest and fourth-largest emitters of greenhouse gases, are urging wealthy nations to take the lead in combating global warming, while also prioritizing economic growth over stringent climate commitments. This shift comes as Indian Foreign Minister Krishna prepares to embark on a four-day visit to China, following recent tensions over border disputes and the Dalai Lama's visit to Arunachal Pradesh. Despite ongoing mistrust stemming from past conflicts, both countries are working to improve relations and address mutual concerns. China was upset when the Dalai Lama visited a disputed area in Arunachal Pradesh, which they see as evidence of his separatist intentions. Despite tensions in the past, both India and China now seem to be aiming for a more peaceful and practical relationship. India's Foreign Minister mentioned concerns about the border before his visit, and there is a feeling that both countries are trying to avoid escalating conflicts through verbal sparring. Trade Minister Anand Sharma has expressed concerns about the Chinese currency impacting Indian industry. However, unlike the United States, India has chosen not to pressure China to strengthen the yuan, despite China being the world's fastest growing economy. The increase in bilateral trade has had both positive and negative effects on India, with India now facing a trade deficit with China that has grown significantly over the years. While there have been disputes over tariffs and perceived protectionist measures, India has recently launched more anti-dumping investigations against China than any other country. Despite these challenges, both countries acknowledge that their trade and investment relationship has not reached its full potential and have agreed to work towards balancing trade flows. The World Trade Organisation projected a 9.5 percent increase in global trade volumes in 2010, with expectations that two countries will lead this expansion. However, there are concerns in India about China's increasing military power, highlighted by reports of Chinese hackers targeting Indian computers. Additionally, India is apprehensive about losing strategic influence in Afghanistan to rival Pakistan.