At 1978, GDP between of China and India, these two similar country, massive land and population were:

China: USD 147 Billions
India: USD 134 Billions

The later is supported by the Western against communism. Nevertheless, at 2010, GDP between China and India are:

China: USD 4909 Billions
India: USD 1296 Billions

The difference is:
In 2008 Olympic Game, China displayed a stunning good organisation,
whereas at 2010 Common Wealth Game, India displayed a stunning rubbish organisation.

Ref: http://www.nationmaster.com/graph/eco_gdp-economy-gdp&date=1978

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_GDP_(nominal)