After a recent diplomatic breakthrough, both India and China have come out with their statements. A careful reading reveals interesting convergences and divergences on various key issues. Take a look.

The annual Kailash Mansarovar yatra will resume this summer. For Hindus Mount Kailash in Tibet is a sacred place believed to be the abode of Lord Shiva. A dip in the Mansarovar lake's icy cold waters is said to wash away the pilgrim's sins.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi called for China and India to explore more substantial measures to cultivate understanding and support during a meeting with visiting Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Monday.

The announcement heralds the latest signs of a thaw in the frosty ties between the world’s two most populous nations. Read more at straitstimes.com.

If Delhi and Beijing can each benefit from the other’s growing economy, collaborate on shared concerns like climate change, and maintain peace on the border, that would be a win for both

India and China have agreed in principle to resume direct air services, nearly five years after flights were suspended.

Suspension of flights started with the Covid-19 pandemic but continued long after due to military clashes along the countries’ shared Himalayan border

Mainland China and India have not been connected by direct passenger flights for almost five years. But relations between Beijing and New Delhi have started to thaw after several high-level meetings.

The Indian foreign secretary was in Beijing for a 2-day visit. This follows the Chinese foreign minister's meetings with EAM Jaishankar & NSA Ajit Doval last year.

India and China Agree to Resume Air Travel After Nearly Five Years BEIJING/NEW DELHI (Reuters) -India and China have agreed to resume direct air services after nearly five years, India's foreign ...

Global media also reports on India and the US exploring a deeper defence partnership, with Trump pushing Modi to buy more American-made weapons.