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India-China Border De-escalation: A Fragile Peace

India and China have agreed to de-escalate border tensions, but significant challenges remain in their bilateral relationship.

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International RelationsChinaGeopoliticsDiplomacyIndo PacificDe-EscalationBorder Conflict

DwMantrayaObserver Research FoundationCenter For China Analysis And Strategy

Narendra ModiXi JinpingJayadeva RanadeShanthie Mariet D'souzaSubrahmanyam JaishankarS K ChatterjiAtul Kumar

Besides the border issue, what other factors are affecting India-China relations?: Beyond the border dispute, other issues complicate India-China relations, including concerns about Pakistan-sponsored terrorism, the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, and trade imbalances. These need to be addressed for lasting peace.
What is the main agreement reached between India and China regarding their border dispute?: India and China have agreed to de-escalate tensions and withdraw troops from two friction points along their disputed border. This follows a four-year standoff and comes before a meeting between Prime Minister Modi and President Xi Jinping.
What measures are suggested to build trust and confidence between India and China along their border?: While the troop withdrawal is welcomed, concerns remain about trust between the two nations. Experts suggest that measures such as regular meetings between commanders and a ban on weapons in border areas are needed to build confidence.
What are some of the concerns expressed by experts regarding the long-term implications of the recent agreement?: The agreement to pull back troops is a significant step towards improving bilateral relations, which have been strained since a 2020 border clash. However, experts caution that deeper dialogue is needed to resolve the underlying border dispute and other issues.
What is the overall assessment of the current state of India-China relations, and what needs to happen for lasting peace?: Despite the recent progress, the situation remains fragile. A lasting peace requires not just the absence of hostility, but genuine de-escalation and a commitment to finding a permanent solution to the border conflict and other outstanding issues.

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