A blend of competition and cooper­ation has characterised China-India relations, heavily impacted by geo­political changes, growing econom­ic competition, and regional securi­ty concerns, alongside long-standing border disputes. Despite fierce competition, China and India are often tempted to cooper­ate. Additionally, regional dynamics are shifting rapidly due to developments in South Asia and the Asia-Pacific. Despite their strategic com­petition, China and India are likely to remain economically intertwined. Moreover, the United States factor in China-India reconciliation cannot be ignored, and it is highly unlikely that India would alter the course of its relations with the US.

Source: The Nation November 18, 2024 18:04 UTC