Wang Yi’s India visit after three years signals a thaw, but the shadow of Ladakh incursions still looms over ties
Talks with Jaishankar and Doval stressed “mutual respect” and “mutual interest,” yet China framed it as resisting global “bullying"
Steps to normalise ties include army disengagement, resuming the Mansarovar Yatra, visas, border trade, and supply assurances
Modi will visit China for the SCO summit after seven years, even as Beijing promises fertilisers, rare earths and machines
But caution is key. China has disrupted cooperation before, including curbs on tech transfer and skilled labour to India
India must hedge: cut its $100 bn trade deficit with China, strengthen regional ties, and consider joining CPTPP to secure its future