Vijay Gokhale is considered as an expert on Chinese affairs. He has the rare distinction of being the only Indian Foreign Service officer to have served in both mainland China and Taiwan. He was the Director General of the India-Taipei Association, Taiwan. Gokhale during his tenure as the Ambassador of India to China, played a key role in resolving the 2017 Doklam crisis between both the nations. Statements and actions since the beginning of his tenure indicate that he will push a moderate or dovish position on relations with China. In June 2020 Gokhale stated that China is not seeking a New World Order.