Keeping You in the Loop
May 15, 2025
Tensions between China and India remain high today, particularly concerning the northeastern Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh (Ministry of External Affairs, 2025). China recently renamed several locations within the region as part of its ongoing territorial claim over what it calls “South Tibet” (Global Times, 2025). India has responded firmly, reaffirming that Arunachal Pradesh is an “integral and inalienable” part of its territory (MEA, 2025).
(Parenthetical note: Arunachal Pradesh has been a longstanding flashpoint in Sino-Indian relations, especially since the 1962 war.)
Despite the current discord, both nations are cautiously taking steps toward de-escalation. In October 2024, China and India reached a new border patrol agreement designed to reduce standoffs and accidental clashes along the 3,800-kilometer Line of Actual Control (LAC) (The Hindu, 2024). The agreement includes protocols for advance notice of troop movements and emergency communication hotlines.
(Parenthetical note: This agreement followed years of skirmishes, including the deadly 2020 Galwan Valley clash.)
People-to-people ties have also resumed. Direct flights between the two countries have been restored, and Indian pilgrims are once again traveling to the sacred site of Kailash Mansarovar in Tibet under new diplomatic arrangements (Times of India, 2025).
Economically, China continues to be India’s largest trading partner, with bilateral trade exceeding $100 billion USD in the fiscal year 2023–24 (Ministry of Commerce, 2024). However, India has taken protective trade actions recently, such as imposing anti-dumping duties on Chinese solar glass to defend domestic manufacturers (Economic Times, 2025).
(Parenthetical note: Anti-dumping duties are used to prevent foreign firms from undercutting local markets by selling products below market value.)
While these developments point toward cautious engagement, the underlying border and sovereignty issues remain unresolved. Long-term peace will require sustained diplomacy and mutual trust—two elements still in short supply.
References (APA style)
- Economic Times. (2025, May). India imposes anti-dumping duty on Chinese solar glass. https://economictimes.indiatimes.com
- Global Times. (2025, April). China releases new names for disputed Arunachal Pradesh locations. https://globaltimes.cn
- Ministry of Commerce. (2024). India-China trade statistics FY 2023–24. https://commerce.gov.in
- Ministry of External Affairs. (2025). Statement on Arunachal Pradesh sovereignty. https://mea.gov.in
- The Hindu. (2024, October). India, China agree to new border management protocols. https://thehindu.com
- Times of India. (2025, March). Pilgrimage to Kailash resumes under new China-India accord. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com
An MP3 file is included to assist with correct pronunciation of the contested regions.
Discover more from WPS News
Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.
WPS News 