China and Pakistan are seeking to pull Dhaka closer, while also tying Kabul into their economic and security frameworks. For India, this evolving alignment is not only concerning but also a clear red flag.
A tentative step forward has been taken by both sides but it’s unrealistic to expect quick progress. For now, China holds more cards than India and Delhi will have to move with caution and perspicacity
New Delhi also cannot ignore the optics: Wang Yi visiting Kabul after a stop in New Delhi to meet Prime Minister Modi, and then flying on to Islamabad for three days of talks with Pakistan’s deputy prime minister.
India and China are cautiously warming ties after years of tension. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met Prime Minister Narendra Modi, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, and National Security Adviser Ajit Doval in New Delhi. The talks covered flights, trade, border security, water issues, and strategic supplies. The discussions mark the first serious step in years to reset relations. PM Modi is set to travel to China for the SCO Summit, his first visit in seven years. Both sides also spoke about easing cross-border travel, resuming trade, and ensuring stability along the Himalayan frontier. Water security and China’s mega dam project in Tibet were also on the table, as well as assurances on supplies critical to India’s economy. The big question now is whether these talks signal a lasting change, or simply cautious progress in a fragile relationship. Stay tuned to Moneycontrol for more global updates.
China’s foreign minister Wang Yi visited India this week, which led to an uptick in the bilateral relationship and the promise of enhanced trade and investment flows. It represents a prudent step as buying-in to the Western narrative of India as a counterweight to China comes with big risks that can undermine the country’s strategic autonomy
After years of confrontation following the Galwan clashes of 2020, both India and China appear willing to reopen channels of political and cultural engagement.
The meeting assumes significance as it is taking place days before PM Modi's planned trip to China to attend the annual summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO).
“Having seen a difficult period in our relationship” both nations “now seek to move ahead,” Jaishankar said in New Delhi on Monday. “Differences must not become disputes, nor competition conflict.”
In his televised opening remarks at a meeting with Wang, Jaishankar pitched for taking forward the de-escalation process in the border areas along the LAC in eastern Ladakh.
Beijing’s embrace of Islamabad is not new. The so-called “iron brothers” relationship, propped up through loans, weapons transfers and infrastructure projects, has become China’s primary lever in South Asia.
Jaishankar noted that this was the first ministerial visit from Beijing since the leaders of the two countries met in Kazan in October 2024, providing a timely opportunity to review bilateral ties.
Wang is scheduled to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi tomorrow. The meeting assumes significance as it is taking place days before Modi's planned trip to China to attend the SCO Summit.
Wang arrived in India for a two-day trip to take part in the 24th round of Special Representatives (SRs) talks on the border issue with National Security Advisor Ajit Doval.
Wang Yi made the remarks during his meeting with Rafael Mariano Grossi, director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in Beijing.
Speaking at the Munich Security Conference, Wang said "we hope that all parties and stakeholders directly involved participate in the peace talks in due course".
The visit of Vikram Misri, India’s former Ambassador to China, is taking place ahead of the celebrations of China’s Spring Festival and the Chinese New Year, beginning on January 29
"Secretary Rubio emphasised that the Trump administration will pursue a US-PRC (People's Republic of China) relationship that advances US interests and puts the American people first," said the State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce.
Muizzu said he was glad to see Chinese people becoming the largest source of tourists for the Maldives in recent months.
The reaffirmation of their commitment to continuing to seek a fair, reasonable, and mutually acceptable package settlement to the boundary question in accordance with the political parameters
India-China discuss measures to maintain peace on border at 23rd Special Representatives meet. The 23rd Meeting of the Special Representatives (SRs) of India and China which was held in Beijing . It was attended by Ajit Doval, National Security Advisor (NSA) and Wang Yi, China's Foreign Minister. "Over the past five years, with the joint efforts of both sides, relevant issues in the border area have been properly resolved, which is of great significance. India is willing to maintain fruitful communication with China in a pragmatic manner and continuously accumulate conditions for the final resolution of the border issue," said Doval. watch here for more details
The SRs are expected to explore solutions for managing peace along the border and find a mutually acceptable resolution to the boundary issue, as agreed in the Modi-Xi meeting.
US climate envoy John Podesta reported progress in climate talks with China despite ongoing differences, particularly on climate finance and emission targets. Both countries are preparing for COP29 discussions and upcoming climate commitments.
Wang, in talks with his Indian counterpart, said China-India relations have an important impact beyond the bilateral scope, according to the statement released by the Chinese foreign ministry late on Thursday.
The two foreign ministers met on the sidelines of the annual summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO).