India and China have a long tradition of exchange in culture and commerce. The two countries are also rivals and competitors in the international political and economic arena. In a week’s visit, Sundeep Bhutoria paints a composite picture of the main cities, business and cultural centres and heritage sites of China, one of the largest trading partners of India. He takes us on a journey through the Indian food trail and cultural sites in the land of dragons and lanterns. Exploring diplomatic and commercial ties, China Diary gives us an overview of the key facets important to business and general exploration of China as a country—the possibilities, cultural specificity and convergence of economic interests.