Arriving at a new normal in India-China relations | Opinion
4 years, 5 months ago

Arriving at a new normal in India-China relations | Opinion

Hindustan Times  

The ongoing stand-off between the Indian and Chinese forces in eastern Ladakh is a fork in the road, fundamentally reshaping the direction of the bilateral relationship. Both sides will incur extremely heavy costs in case of a conflict Despite the pageantry of informal summitry, the strategic guidance provided by the leaders to their respective militaries has clearly not succeeded in stemming incidents. Given the differences in the governance systems of the two countries, the political cost is, of course, going to be far higher for any Indian leadership than for China’s leaders. The fact that conflict doesn’t serve either side’s strategic interests is likely to encourage the two leaderships to consider bearing the cost of engagement. At the same time, even with significant political engagement, the structural fault lines between India and China imply that a new normal will not be any less volatile.

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An India-China reset needs bold and new thinking
14 hours, 1 minute ago

An India-China reset needs bold and new thinking

The Hindu  

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China and India agree to work on solution to their border dispute in Himalayas: Beijing after Doval-Wang talks
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China and India agree to work on solution to their border dispute in Himalayas: Beijing after Doval-Wang talks

India TV News  

Beijing: As National Security Advisor Ajit Doval left Beijing after his crucial talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to normalise ties, China on Thursday said that the readouts issued by both countries after the talks shared "very much similar gist and elements" highlighting broader consensus. Special Representatives for the border question, Wang and Doval, held “substantive talks” and reached …

Border peace serves shared interests of China, India
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Border peace serves shared interests of China, India

China Daily  

Both China and India are ancient civilizations whose interactions transcend even the formidable barrier of the Himalayas. Since India's independence and the founding of the People's Republic of China in the mid-20th century, bilateral relations have navigated through phases of honeymoon, confrontation, and ongoing enhancement and growth. The border standoff since 2020 dealt a blow to the bilateral ties of …

China ready to work with India, says Beijing ahead of Ajit Doval-Wang Yi meet
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1 week ago

China ready to work with India, says Beijing ahead of Ajit Doval-Wang Yi meet

India Today  

China has expressed its readiness to work with India "sincerely" as National Security Advisor Ajit Doval arrived in Beijing on Tuesday for the 23rd round of the India-China Special Representatives talks. Ahead of the talks, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian told reporters, "China is ready to work with India to implement the important common understandings reached by the leaders …

China offers to work with India to stabilize bilateral relations 'at an early date'
1 week ago

China offers to work with India to stabilize bilateral relations 'at an early date'

Firstpost  

The world’s two most populous nations are intense geopolitical rivals and have accused each other of trying to seize territory along their unofficial divide, known as the Line of Actual Control China said on Tuesday it was willing to work with India to stabilise bilateral relations “at an early date” ahead of rare high-level talks this week on a decades-long …

India, China’s special representatives to meet in Beijing on December 18 to discuss bilateral ties
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India, China’s special representatives to meet in Beijing on December 18 to discuss bilateral ties

Firstpost  

India and China’s Special Representatives on border issues will meet in Beijing on Wednesday to discuss restoring bilateral relations, following the October 21 agreement to disengage troops in eastern Ladakh India and China’s Special Representatives on border issues will meet in Beijing on Wednesday to discuss restoring bilateral relations, following the October 21 agreement to disengage troops in eastern Ladakh. …

India will benefit from cooperation not by turning away from its neighbor: China Daily editorial
1 week, 2 days ago

India will benefit from cooperation not by turning away from its neighbor: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

In his meeting with President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit held in Kazan, Russia, on Oct 23, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi noted that maintaining the steady growth of India-China relations was critical for the two countries and peoples. Against a complex international landscape, cooperation between India and China, two engines of economic growth, could help …

Slow and steady on China front
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Slow and steady on China front

Hindustan Times  

The first meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination on India-China border affairs since the disengagement of troops at Demchok and Depsang is part of what is expected to be a long and arduous process to address the long-standing boundary dispute. While the leaders and ministers can provide overall guidance for the process, it is mechanisms such as …

Improvement in India-China ties, says EAM
3 weeks ago

Improvement in India-China ties, says EAM

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The conclusion of disengagement in Eastern Ladakh, achieved through a step-by-step process, will allow both countries to pursue other aspects of bilateral engagements in a calibrated manner, external affairs minister S Jaishankar said on Tuesday. Making a statement on India-China ties in the Lok Sabha, Jaishankar said the restoration of peace and tranquillity in the border areas would …

India-China ties on course of some improvement: S Jaishankar after border truce
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India-China ties on course of some improvement: S Jaishankar after border truce

India Today  

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday said that bilateral relations between India and China were on course of some improvement after the successful disengagement agreement along the Line of Actual Control in eastern Ladakh. Recent developments that reflect our continuous diplomatic engagement since then have set our ties in the direction of some improvement," he said while briefing the …

India-China: Tactical détente, strategic differences
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India-China: Tactical détente, strategic differences

Firstpost  

A new phase of high-level India-China dialogue has been unlocked following the October 21, 2024, agreement on border patrolling. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping, along with both nations’ foreign and defence ministers, have held meetings since then, with the ministers’ talks concluding just last week. Prime Minister Modi’s characterisation of the relationship with China as “important and …

Head-on | Why a rising India worries both the West and China
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Head-on | Why a rising India worries both the West and China

Firstpost  

By 2027, India will be the world’s third largest economy. The rear view mirror in both Washington and Beijing shows an accelerating Indian economy growing at nearly twice China’s rate and thrice America’s Never before has a former European colony, impoverished and subjugated for centuries as India was, risen to the status of an economic power. The rear view mirror …

China trying to improve ties with India to ease off US pressure from Trump: Business leader
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China trying to improve ties with India to ease off US pressure from Trump: Business leader

Live Mint  

Washington, Nov 20 China is trying to improve ties with India in an attempt to ease pressure from the incoming Trump administration, the head of a top India-centric US business advocacy and strategic group said on Tuesday. Mukesh Aghi, president of the US-India Strategic and Partnership Forum, said: "So, we are seeing an early impact of the Trump administration coming …

Why Nepal is turning towards China: Author Amish Raj Mulmi explains
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Why Nepal is turning towards China: Author Amish Raj Mulmi explains

India Today  

Nepal’s Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli is headed to China for his first foreign visit since taking office earlier this year. India Today Global sat down with Amish Raj Mulmi, author of All Roads Lead North: Nepal’s Turn To China, to understand this development. Mulmi explains the rise of China’s presence in South Asian countries like Nepal. Mulmi explains that …

India needs to leverage Trump’s China antipathy
1 month, 1 week ago

India needs to leverage Trump’s China antipathy

Hindustan Times  

The electoral victory of Donald Trump, and his comeback as the United States President, has led to speculation as to the contours of his administration’s policies with respect to the Indo-Pacific region. FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump attends a bilateral meeting with China's President Xi Jinping during the G20 leaders summit in Osaka, Japan, June 29, 2019. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/File …

‘One India’ for ‘One China’: Delhi needs sound strategy to contend with Dragon’s design
1 month, 2 weeks ago

‘One India’ for ‘One China’: Delhi needs sound strategy to contend with Dragon’s design

Firstpost  

The landmark agreement to resolve the military standoff in Ladakh got the seal of approval when Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping endorsed it during their bilateral meeting in Kazan on the sidelines of the 16th BRICS Summit in Russia on October 23, 2024. While the current agreement is confined to Depsang and Demchok areas, Army Chief General …

India-China Stand-off: A Gradual De-escalation Approach
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

India-China Stand-off: A Gradual De-escalation Approach

Firstpost  

India and China have completed the disengagement chapter of their troop withdrawal along the LAC near Depsang and Demchok in eastern Ladakh. The focus now shifts to de-escalation, which involves a significant reduction of troops along the border. Jaishankar acknowledged the complexities of the relationship between the two countries, but highlighted the need for careful diplomacy in navigating these challenges.

China’s perception about India’s power aspirations
1 month, 3 weeks ago

China’s perception about India’s power aspirations

New Indian Express  

The flavour of the new festive season is obviously Sino-Indian rapprochement and for good measure. It’s actually suffice just to leave this with the broad understanding that the two areas thus far untouched by the engagement between the Corps Commander level talks—Demchok and Depsang—have been addressed to facilitate disengagement and subsequently allow patrols to revisit the areas to which they …

India and China Open Up New Horizons with Disengagement in Ladakh
1 month, 3 weeks ago

India and China Open Up New Horizons with Disengagement in Ladakh

Hindustan Times  

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar suggests that India and China may engage in further diplomatic steps after the recent disengagement in eastern Ladakh. He emphasizes the importance of seeing the direction of the relationship after the disengagement and expects a clear roadmap for normalisation.

India's cautious optimism on China's Galwan withdrawal hinges on the implementation of the agreement
1 month, 3 weeks ago

India's cautious optimism on China's Galwan withdrawal hinges on the implementation of the agreement

Live Mint  

India's relations with China come to an end with a deal to disengage militarily and resolve issues in the Himalayan border areas. The agreement, if implemented seriously, could be the first step towards better ties between the two countries. However, it is important to be cautious and not let optimism overpower caution in the short term.

India and China Must Resolve Their Strategic Rivalry Beyond De-escalation
1 month, 3 weeks ago

India and China Must Resolve Their Strategic Rivalry Beyond De-escalation

Firstpost  

The recent meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping is crucial amidst ongoing tensions along the Line of Actual Control (LAC). Both leaders agree to resolve the military standoff, signaling a shift in the India-China relationship. However, the broader implications of their relationship, which impacts not only their development goals but also regional and global …

India and China Must Resolve Their Strategic Rivalry Beyond De-escalation
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

India and China Must Resolve Their Strategic Rivalry Beyond De-escalation

Firstpost  

The article explores the significance of the recent India-China meeting amidst ongoing tensions along the Line of Actual Control (LAC). It highlights the historical evolution of the relationship, from cooperation to conflict, and emphasizes the broader implications of their relationship on global peace and stability.

India-China Ties Rejuvenated: Leaders Reassure of Continued Cooperation
1 month, 3 weeks ago

India-China Ties Rejuvenated: Leaders Reassure of Continued Cooperation

China Daily  

China and India have reached a milestone agreement on border issues following a meeting between their leaders. The meeting, held during the 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia, signifies a return to bilateral cooperation between the two countries after a four-year border standoff. Both leaders emphasized the importance of their development partnerships and cooperation in all areas, including global governance …

India-China Relations: A Milestone Moment for Cooperation
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

India-China Relations: A Milestone Moment for Cooperation

China Daily  

China and India have reached a milestone agreement on border issues, signaling a return to bilateral cooperation. The leaders met during the 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia, and discussed maintaining important understandings, cooperation in all areas, and upholding their development opportunities and partnership status over the border dispute.

India's Strategic Labyrinth: Navigating the Grey Zone with China
1 month, 3 weeks ago

India's Strategic Labyrinth: Navigating the Grey Zone with China

Hindustan Times  

Following the recent bilateral between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping at the Brics Summit, there is speculation about the future of India-China ties. While India's economy is catching up to China's, the two countries face significant differences in terms of military strength, economic influence, and strategic interests. India's strategic challenges include Sino-Pak collusion, grey zone threats, and …

India's Strategic Future: A Balancing Act in a Changing World
1 month, 3 weeks ago

India's Strategic Future: A Balancing Act in a Changing World

Deccan Chronicle  

The article discusses the cautious approach towards the announcement of an agreement on 'disengagement and border patrolling' at the Line of Actual Control (LAC). While there is a mix of sentiments, the article highlights the importance of addressing the trust deficit between the two countries, especially since the Ladakh standoff in 2020. It acknowledges the ongoing conflicts in Europe and …

Transforming Ties: India's Evolving Foreign Policy Towards China and Other Neighbours
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2 months ago

Transforming Ties: India's Evolving Foreign Policy Towards China and Other Neighbours

Firstpost  

India's evolving foreign policy towards China and other neighbors is evident in the recent development of a significant agreement between the two countries on a comprehensive economic and maritime security partnership. This move signifies India's ability to adapt its foreign policy to suit changing circumstances and prioritize its interests, despite facing challenges from China's assertive posture. The agreement also highlights …

Himalayan Thaw Sends Shockwaves Across the World: A Multipolar Showdown
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2 months ago

Himalayan Thaw Sends Shockwaves Across the World: A Multipolar Showdown

India Today  

The Himalayan thaw sends shockwaves across the world, with India and China breaking their decades-long border standoff. Both sides have agreed to restore stability on the border, marking a significant shift in their relationship. The timing of the meeting is seen as apt, given the changing geopolitical landscape and the chaos in US domestic politics. The focus on economic cooperation …

Thaw in Sino-Indian Relations: A Gradual Approach to Normalization
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2 months ago

Thaw in Sino-Indian Relations: A Gradual Approach to Normalization

Firstpost  

The article highlights the thawing of Sino-Indian relations, with a focus on the India-China meeting in Kazan. It emphasizes that normalizing ties between the two countries is a significant step towards stability and security in the Indo-Pacific region. However, it also acknowledges that complications may arise due to differing perspectives and the need for verification of moves by both sides. …

India and China Reach Agreement on Border Dispute, a Step Towards Reconciliation
2 months ago

India and China Reach Agreement on Border Dispute, a Step Towards Reconciliation

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping met for the first time in five years on Wednesday at the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in Russia. Both leaders welcomed the border agreement and underscored the importance of properly handling differences and disputes to not disturb peace and tranquility in border areas. They stressed more communication and cooperation, and …

India and China Reach Agreement on Border Patrol Deal
2 months ago

India and China Reach Agreement on Border Patrol Deal

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping have reached an agreement on resuming patrolling near the friction points in eastern Ladakh. The two leaders also decided to resume Special Representative level talks to iron the vexed India-China boundary dispute. This agreement could have a significant impact on bilateral relations, as it could lead to increased investment and trade …

India's Strategic Partnership with China: A Path to Stability and Prosperity
2 months ago

India's Strategic Partnership with China: A Path to Stability and Prosperity

New Indian Express  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasizes the importance of Sino-Indian ties for regional and global peace and stability. He highlights the benefits of collaboration in areas such as AI, renewable energy, and telecommunications, which can lead to shared innovations and economic growth. The rise of Chinese investment in India has shifted the economic dynamics between the nations, with China becoming India's …

India and China Reach Agreement on Resolving Border Dispute
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2 months ago

India and China Reach Agreement on Resolving Border Dispute

ABP News  

India and China hold a bilateral meeting in Russia to discuss the ongoing border dispute. The leaders agree on the importance of mutual trust, respect, and sensitivity in maintaining bilateral ties. They also set a timeline for resuming the Special Representatives talks on the boundary question, aiming to find a fair and reasonable solution to the ongoing border crisis.

India-China Border Deal: A Long-Overdue Resolution
2 months ago

India-China Border Deal: A Long-Overdue Resolution

News 18  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese Premier Xi Jinping will hold first bilateral talks in five years on Wednesday on the sidelines of the 16th BRICS Summit in Russia. Both countries reached an agreement to resume border patrolling operations along LAC following the disengagement process along the disputed areas.

India and China Reach Agreement on Border Patrolling, a Step Towards Normalization
2 months ago

India and China Reach Agreement on Border Patrolling, a Step Towards Normalization

China Daily  

Bilateral relations between China and India have reached a new low point, with a focus on resolving their border dispute. Despite the Indian government imposing bans on hundreds of Chinese apps and restricting Chinese investments, Sino-Indian trade has continued to grow. The two sides have reached an agreement on patrolling arrangements along their disputed border, marking a major step towards …

India says it has reached a deal with China to ease four-year crisis at disputed border
2 months ago

India says it has reached a deal with China to ease four-year crisis at disputed border

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy India and China have reached …

India and China Reach Agreement on Border Disengagement in Ladakh
2 months ago

India and China Reach Agreement on Border Disengagement in Ladakh

Firstpost  

India and China have signed a border deal on disengagement at the Line of Actual Control. The deal allows for patrolling rights in Depsang Plains and Demchok, with the frequency of patrols being increased from twice a month to once a month. The pact also states that at least 14-15 troops, against the traditional strength of 13-18, will carry out …

India and China reach deal on patrolling contested border region in Himalayas
2 months ago

India and China reach deal on patrolling contested border region in Himalayas

ABC  

India and China have reached a deal on patrolling their disputed frontier to end a four-year military stand-off, according to the Indian foreign minister, paving the way for improved political and business ties between the Asian giants. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping, seen here at the 2016 BRICS summit, may meet on the sidelines of …

India and China Reach Agreement on Border Patrolling Arrangements
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2 months ago

India and China Reach Agreement on Border Patrolling Arrangements

Hindustan Times  

India and China reach an agreement on patrolling arrangements along the Line of Actual Control (LAC). This is a positive step after years of unproductive talks and the death of Indian soldiers in a skirmish. The agreement will involve the withdrawal of troops from friction points and their return to peacetime locations. Both sides will have to work on rebuilding …

India and China Reach Agreement on Military Patrols in Himalayan Border
2 months ago

India and China Reach Agreement on Military Patrols in Himalayan Border

Associated Press  

India and China reach an agreement on military patrols along their disputed border in the Himalayas. The agreement will lead to a 'separation of forces' in the Control Line, a long border limit between the two giants. The exact scope of this separation is not specified, but it could include the tens of thousands of additional soldiers deployed by both …

Sino-Indian ties to advance on 'healthy and stable' track
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Sino-Indian ties to advance on 'healthy and stable' track

China Daily  

China's Ambassador to India Xu Feihong said on Oct 2 that Beijing is willing to work with the Indian side to advance bilateral relations on a "healthy and stable track". "President Droupadi Murmu sent her congratulatory message to President Xi Jinping and the Chinese people for the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of …

Weighing in on business as usual with China
3 months ago

Weighing in on business as usual with China

The Hindu  

Recent media pieces have speculated on whether India’s fraught relations with China are headed towards a relative thaw and suggestions are being put forward for a more liberal attitude towards foreign direct investment from that country. The economic commentary Despite this national security situation, the Economic Survey 2024 has favoured India plugging itself into China’s supply chains through Chinese investments …

India and China are not competitors, but cooperators: Chinese Envoy to India Xu Feihong
3 months ago

India and China are not competitors, but cooperators: Chinese Envoy to India Xu Feihong

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: In reponse to the recent statement made by External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar in Geneva that nearly 75 per cent of the issues between India and China have been resolved, with the exception of the border dispute, Chinese Ambassador to India Xu Feihong emphasised that India and China should not be viewed as competitors but as coordinators. …

Grand Tamasha: US-India relations under the Biden administration
3 months, 1 week ago

Grand Tamasha: US-India relations under the Biden administration

Hindustan Times  

As the US presidential elections rapidly approach and the world bids farewell to the Biden administration, how far have US-India relations travelled over the last four years and where might they go next? In the episode, which aired last week, Tellis assessed the Biden administration’s handling of the explosive “murder-for-hire plot”, the unfinished business of the US-India civil nuclear deal, …

India, China Agree To Work On LAC Disengagement, Improve Bilateral Ties
3 months, 1 week ago

India, China Agree To Work On LAC Disengagement, Improve Bilateral Ties

News 18  

Highlighting that troops have disengaged at four places in Eastern Ladakh, including Galwan Valley, the Chinese Foreign Ministry on Friday said India and China have agreed during their meeting in Russia to work together to create conditions for the improvement of bilateral relations. National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held talks on the sidelines of …

Eastern Ladakh Row: EAM Jaishankar says roughly 75% of the “disengagement problems” with China are sorted out
3 months, 1 week ago

Eastern Ladakh Row: EAM Jaishankar says roughly 75% of the “disengagement problems” with China are sorted out

The Hindu  

Roughly 75% of the "disengagement problems" with China are sorted out but the bigger issue has been the increasing militarisation of the frontier, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Thursday on the lingering border row in eastern Ladakh. In an interactive session at a think-tank in this Swiss city, Mr. Jaishankar said the Galwan Valley clashes of June 2020 …

India has to change its policy if it wants to attract more Chinese investment: China Daily editorial
3 months, 2 weeks ago

India has to change its policy if it wants to attract more Chinese investment: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

There have been positive signs of improving China-India economic relations recently, as evidenced by Indian officials talking about easing restrictions on Chinese investment, and New Delhi making moves to expedite visa approvals for Chinese technicians. The seeming softening of attitude by New Delhi toward Chinese investment may have been made out of expediency, as declining foreign investment is likely to …

India’s China challenge: The stakes are higher than ever before
3 months, 3 weeks ago

India’s China challenge: The stakes are higher than ever before

Firstpost  

There is hardly any clarity on what China wants — whether Beijing aims to amicably settle the boundary issues and make further progress in trade and cultural ties or if it seeks to encroach on India’s territory On April 10, 2024, amidst the high-pitched and polarising campaign for the upcoming national elections in India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave a …

Bangladesh's Shift Towards China and Pakistan: New Challenges for India
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Bangladesh's Shift Towards China and Pakistan: New Challenges for India

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: The eventual formation of a pro-Pakistan and pro-China government comprising the anti-India Bangladesh Nationalist Party and Jamaat-e-Islami in Dhaka appears to be a foregone conclusion and will be the latest in a series of challenges to confront New Delhi in the neighbourhood. In an attempt to keep pace with the enormously superior Chinese financial muscle, New Delhi, especially …

India-China Relations: Will Pragmatism Prevail Under Modi 3.0?
4 months, 3 weeks ago

India-China Relations: Will Pragmatism Prevail Under Modi 3.0?

ABP News  

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has returned for a third straight term after his election victory in June. It was during Modi’s first two terms that India experienced its worst border incidents with China in decades—the Doklam standoff in 2017 and the deadly clash in the Galwan Valley in 2020. These two events, coupled with China’s increasing influence in South …

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