Both China and India have a lot to lose in an open conflict. An open conflict could also coalesce many countries with concerns over China’s growing assertiveness, fuelled by growing nationalism at home. Trade between India and China has grown hugely. India’s exports to China, mostly raw materials, have been declining since 2010-11as the Chinese economy slowed down. India must somehow manage an aggressive China without an open conflict, just as Japan and Taiwan keep economic links growing despite contentious issues with China.

Source: Economic Times August 27, 2017 18:00 UTC