The recent thawing of relations between both sides signifies a tactical rather than fundamental shift in India's relations in the Indo-Pacific, analysts say.

Mutual distrust remains deep but progress reflects pragmatic efforts on both sides to gain leverage in shifting global order, experts say.

The recent thawing of relations between both sides signifies a tactical rather than fundamental shift in India's relations in the Indo-Pacific, analysts say.

Visit to Delhi by Wang Yi, China’s top diplomat, has seen both countries agree to resume trade ties and work towards resolving border dispute

China and India have agreed to resume trade ties and move towards resolving their longstanding border dispute.

Challenges remain and any improvement in ties could be limited given the two neighbours’ mutual distrust, according to analysts.

Trump’s tariffs and shifting geopolitical winds have pulled India and China closer. That could undercut the US-led Quad.