In a high-stakes diplomatic move, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi called for China and India to 'view relations from a strategic perspective' during talks with India's External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar in Astana, Kazakhstan. The meeting highlighted efforts to resolve border tensions while boosting cooperation between the two Asian giants.
🔑 Key points from the discussion:
Both nations agreed to 'explore the right way to get along' through mutual respect
Plans to resume normal exchanges and stabilize border areas
New round of border consultations coming soon
Joint opposition to 'unilateral hegemony' (subtle nod to Western influence?)
Wang emphasized their shared identity as Global South countries, stating: 'Adhering to good-neighborly relations meets our fundamental interests.' Jaishankar echoed the sentiment, calling for 'stable and predictable' ties that could 'benefit the region and the world.'
🌄 Why it matters: With 2.8 billion people combined and both economies growing rapidly, smoother China-India relations could reshape everything from tech supply chains to climate action. But ongoing border disputes remain the ultimate stress test.
