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China and India's military ties remain frozen despite diplomatic thaw

Despite recent diplomatic efforts and the resumption of direct flights and border trade between China and India, military relations between the two nations remain strained. While leaders like Xi Jinping and Narendra Modi have met, and civilian travel has resumed, the armies are not engaging in dialogue. This lack of military communication is notable, especially when compared to the Pentagon's more frequent interactions with the People's Liberation Army. AI

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China and India's military ties remain frozen despite diplomatic thaw

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