China–India relations major economies in the world. Growth in diplomatic and economic influence has increased the significance of their bilateral relationship. Cultural and economic relations between China and India date back to ancient times. The Silk Road not only served as a major trade route between India and China, but is also credited for facilitating the spread of Buddhism from India to East Asia. During the 19th century, China's growing opium trade with the East India Company triggered the First and Second Opium Wars. During World War II, India and China both played a crucial role in halting the progress of Imperial
From Mao to Mozart: Isaac Stern in China the time only ten years old) is featured briefly. Jian Wang has gone on to international stardom. Another performer, violinist Vera Tsu Weiling, was featured playing "Caprice after a study in the form of a waltz" by Saint-Saens, arranged by Ysaÿe. The film won the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature in 1981. It was also screened out of competition at the 1981 Cannes Film Festival. The Academy Film Archive preserved "Mao to Mozart" in 2000. From Mao to Mozart: Isaac Stern in China From Mao to Mozart: Isaac Stern in China is a 1979 documentary film about Western culture