'The Long game : How the Chinese negotiate with India' is the second book by Vijay Gokhale sir, former foreign secretary of India. The brilliant diplomat cum gifted author explained how Chinese had negotiated with India in the past through six events (India's formal recognition of People's Republic of China, Tibet, 1998 Nuclear tests, Sikkim, 123 Deal and Sanction of Masood Azhar as a terrorist by 1267 Committee) including the lessons learnt. Right from the word go, backed by painstaking research, the unbroken tradition of Chinese diplomacy in contrast to India's misplaced idealism was brilliantly detailed.
I was especially impressed with the chapters dealing with 1998 Nuclear tests, 123 Deal and sanction of Massod Azhar, wherein India was able to outfox People's Republic of China. The book gives an impressive account of India-China negotiations and also has a conclusive chapter called 'Lessons for India' which surmises all the key points to be noted by any future diplomats willing to engage with China.
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