BS EDIT: India-China talks: A cautious thaw
Published On Jan 31, 2025
A step forward?
• India & China discuss visas, flights, and Kailash-Mansarovar Yatra
• First major talks since the 2020 Galwan clash
Progress since BRICS summit
• Modi-Xi meeting in Oct 2023 set the stage
• Ladakh de-escalation & border talks followed
Trade ties despite tensions
• China remains India’s top trade partner
• Trade deficit surged to $85.06 billion in FY24
• Investment restrictions still in place
Lingering concerns
• Diplomatic talks often followed by border tensions
• India protests China’s new territorial claims
US factor in ties
• Trump’s trade policies may push India & China closer
• China wary of India’s Quad alliance with the US
Will the thaw last?
Talks signal a reset, but deep issues remain
Military vigilance remains key