While Beijing has turned its diaspora into an extension of its domestic economy, New Delhi has largely allowed its diaspora to strengthen other economies
4-MIN READ4-MINRavi KantRavi Kant is an author, columnist and analyst whose work focuses on technology, economics, international politics and geopolitics. Published: 5:30am, 24 Sep 2026A country’s diaspora can be a symbol of its pride and power. A nation’s diaspora can help it build international value through success stories, promote its soft power through culture and contribute to its economic progress through remittances, investments and transfers of expertise.
India and China have among the world’s largest diasporas. They also offer two very different models of how countries can leverage their diasporas.
