Evolving India-Hong Kong Relations Post-2020: Economic Diplomacy or Strategic Necessity

Abstract

The post-2020 global geopolitical landscape has witnessed intensified U.S.-China tensions, a redefinition of regional 
alliances, and an evolving perception of semi-autonomous regions like Hong Kong in international affairs. Against 
this backdrop, India-Hong Kong relations have acquired renewed relevance. This paper examines whether India's 
engagement with Hong Kong post-2020 is primarily driven by economic diplomacy or strategic imperatives shaped 
by regional security dynamics.