Dynamics Social : International Journal of Social Sciences and Communication
Vol. 2 No. 1 (2026): International Journal of Social Sciences and Communication

Special Emphasis of Chinese Politics behind COVID-19 and its Impact on India-China Relations

Chongmaiha Reang (Universitas Nasional Dong Hwa)
Puguh Toko Arisanto (Universitas Teknologi Yogyakarta)



Article Info

Publish Date
28 Feb 2026

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic emerged as a global health crisis that revealed China's political strategies in intricate ways. This study examines the political aspects of China's response to the outbreak, focusing on its information management, domestic policies, and international diplomacy. By analyzing narratives surrounding the virus's origins and its global spread, the research also assessed the pandemic's impact on Indo-China relations[1] across diplomatic and economic dimensions. The pandemic period also coincided with a sharp deterioration in bilateral trust between India and China, highlighted by the Galwan Valley clash and subsequent tensions along the Line of Actual Control, which deepened strategic mistrust and hardened India’s policy stance. The findings illuminate how political maneuvering has redefined China's geopolitical standing during this crisis, providing insights into the evolving landscape of Indo-Pacific relations. By uncovering these complexities, this study contributes to a nuanced understanding of health geopolitics and the underlying power dynamics.    

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DynamicsSocial

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Social Sciences

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(Dynamics Social : International Journal of Social Sciences and Communication) [e-ISSN : 3089-5502, p-ISSN : 3089-5510] is an open access Journal published by the IFREL (International Forum of Researchers and Lecturers). DynamicsSocial accepts manuscripts based on empirical research results, new ...