India and China have agreed to explore demarcating their disputed border, a key move toward resolving decades-old territorial disputes as the neighbors look to recalibrate ties against the backdrop of strained India-US relations.

China — often characterized by White House officials as the arch-rival of the U.S. in trade — has been among the countries most negatively affected by Trump’s mercurial barrage of tariffs. India is currently suffering severe penalties imposed by the Trump administration due to its continued purchasing of oil from Russia.

India and China have agreed to enhance border dispute resolution efforts following talks between NSA Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.

Wang Yi handed over a personal message and invitation from President Xi Jinping to the PM, for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit being held in Tianjin on August 31 to September 1. Modi acce

India and China are attempting a cautious reset in their strained relationship, but experts warn the road ahead will be marked by hard bargaining and unresolved tensions. Former diplomats and strategic affairs specialists told CNBC-TV18 that while trade flows and export relaxations offer short-term gains,

China and India are preparing for a new round of high-level diplomacy aimed at easing their border issues and improving bilateral ties, as Foreign Minister Wang Yi begins a three-day visit to India on Monday, his first in more than three years.

MEA says India is in talks with China to resume border trade at Lipulekh, Shipki La, and Nathu La passes, while EAM S Jaishankar prepares for a Moscow visit later this month. But when asked about PM Modi’s trip to the UN General Assembly in the US,