My preference is the Asiatic Hive Bee. It isn't Chinese nor is it Indian.
It is Asiatic, and lives in cavities or hives. There is another Hive Bee
in Asia, but with a more restricted range, it has been referred to the Red
Bee of Sabah. It seems to be restricted to SE Asia
 
On Fri, 7 Jan 1994, Adrian Wenner wrote:
 
>                                                 7 Jan. 1994
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>         There seems to be some confusion regarding the common name of Apis
> cerana.  I have now found it refered to as "Asian," "Chinese," and
> "Indian."  Is there some convention that should be followed?
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>         While here, a Happy New Year to all!
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