Bloomberg: The pressure from Trump has brought Sino-Indian relations closer. According to Bloomberg, India and China have agreed to resume direct flights that were interrupted during the pandemic. After the pandemic, the border clash in 2020 deteriorated bilateral relations, which resulted in the death of 20 Indian soldiers and an unspecified number of Chinese soldiers.
The official announcement of the resumption of flights may be made during Prime Minister Modi's visit to China for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit held in Tianjin on August 31.
Bloomberg said that the introduction of new US tariffs and Trump's harsh rhetoric towards India prompted New Delhi to seek closer ties with Beijing and the BRICS countries. Modi has also strengthened his ties with Russia and Brazil - in August he invited Putin to visit India, and reached a consensus with Brazilian leaders on deepening trade relations.
Previously, China restricted exports of fertilizers to India, but partially lifted the restrictions in June, and resumed supplies this month, which may affect global prices and shortages. Adani Group in India is negotiating with Chinese BYD to jointly produce batteries. Despite the warming of relations, both sides remain vigilant due to historical competition and China's support for Pakistan against the backdrop of recent military differences.
Experts believe that after the pressure from the United States, both countries are seeking strategic autonomy, and the diplomatic moves of Beijing and New Delhi indicate a mutual willingness to improve relations.
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