India and China: A strategic rapprochement shaped by US tariffs — Phar Kim Beng and Luthfy Hamzah

AI Summary

India and China are exploring a strategic rapprochement amid border tensions and US trade pressures. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's recent visit to India, ahead of Modi's planned trip to China, signals a cautious recalibration of relations. Discussions focused on de-escalation at the LAC, confidence-building measures, and reopening Himalayan trade routes after five years. This pragmatic approach suggests both nations recognize the costs of estrangement in an era of volatile global supply chains.