India-China Relations Revival and Trust Building

• India resumes issuing tourist visas for Chinese nationals, indicating improved diplomacy.

• High-level meetings have been held since the last meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping.

• The Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination on India-China Border Affairs (WMCC) has been convened three times.

• Direct flights and visas for journalists have been revived.

• The two sides plan to hold functional dialogues on economic issues and trade.

• Export restrictions disrupt Indian technology sector companies and raise supply chain concerns.

• Measures are expected to continue as preparations for Modi’s upcoming visit to Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit.

• The government is prepared to normalize the relationship without achieving troop de-escalation, dismantling of infrastructure, and buffer zones