Tale of two visits: Xi in India, and 'in his brother's home'

When it comes playing neighbourhood diplomacy and asserting it, the Chinese, it seems, find it easier doing business with their Pakistani counterparts as compared to Indian.

Six months after he discussed politics over ‘dhokla’ with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chinese President Xi Jinping is cementing “all-weather strategic cooperation partnership” with Pakistan’s Nawaz Sharif.

Here’s what’s different between Xi’s India and Pakistan visits.