
The Inquiry
Can China and India fix their relationship?
Sep 28, 2023
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi and China's President Xi Jinping met at the BRICS summit to address border tensions. The episode discusses the history and current state of their relationship, competition in South Asia, infrastructure projects in Latin America and Africa, India's efforts to reduce dependence on China, and the implications for global powers. Despite structural difficulties, Modi and Jinping maintain a good personal relationship, leaving the question of whether China and India can improve their relationship.
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Quick takeaways
- The Line of Actual Control (LAC) between India and China remains undefined, leading to ongoing border disputes and a lack of comprehensive resolution.
- China's growing influence in South Asia and India's efforts to counterbalance it through strategic alliances and financial assistance to neighboring countries.
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The Line of Actual Control
The Line of Actual Control (LAC) separates Indian-held territory from Chinese-held territory. It has never been agreed upon or demarcated by both India and China. The LAC extends across the mountainous northeastern part of India, comprising diverse landscapes and construction projects. Efforts to address the border dispute through controls and agreements have been piecemeal, but a comprehensive resolution is yet to be achieved.
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