In recent years,India has made the"Global South"a key agenda and sought leadership of the"Global South."India defines the"Global South"as a key lever for reforming the global governance order,obtaining strategic autonomy,and building a multipolar world.Besides,India regards itself as a bridge con-necting the"Global South"and Western countries.At the practical level,India has increased health and economic assistance to the"Global South"and infrastructure investment.India has also expressed the interest demands of the"Global South"in international multilateral platforms and improved its cooperation mechanism with the"Global South."India's"Global South"policy is motivated by the frustration of the global governance order which deteriorates the dilemma of the"Global South,"India's desire to hedge China's influence in the"Global South,"and its aspiration to attain a leading power status through the sup-port of the"Global South."India's highly wavering policy towards the"Global South,"inadequate capabili-ties,and deep strategic connections with the Western countries make it difficult for India to truly represent the interests of the"Global South."As a result,India's policy may be faced with considerable restrictions.In this regard,China needs to consolidate its cooperation foundation with other"Global South"countries,safeguard its status as a developing country,and explore potential cooperation with India within the framework of the"Global South."
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