Thaw in China-India ties is real, but don’t call it reconciliation
China and India are cautiously rebuilding diplomatic and economic ties following a period of intense military confrontation. This rapprochement is driven by mutual necessity rather than trust, as both nations face significant costs from a militarized border and seek to focus on other strategic priorities. While engagement is resuming on multiple fronts, deep-seated mistrust is expected to limit the extent of future cooperation. AI
