China and India seek reset in talks, but old fault lines remain

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Khushboo RazdanFebruary 10, 2026 at 07:16 PM

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Senior diplomats from China and India met in New Delhi on Tuesday to discuss their relationship amid shifting global dynamics. China's Executive Vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu met with India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri following the Brics Sherpa Meeting. China emphasized the need for partnership, viewing each other as opportunities rather than threats. However, India's focus remained on stabilizing the relationship incrementally, reflecting continued mistrust after border clashes in 2020 and the need to balance relations with both China and the United States. Despite China's call for enhanced mutual trust and cooperation, differences persist in how the two countries frame their relationship.

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Israel 30% Iran 30% China's Foreign Ministry 40% United States 50% 2020 border clashes 50% New Delhi ×260% China-India relations 60% Brics ×360% Ma Zhaoxu 70% Vikram Misri 70% India ×690% China ×790%

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china-india relations 100% strategic dialogue 80% partnership 70% mutual trust 60% border clashes 60% global dynamics 50% brics sherpa meeting 50% ma zhaoxu 40% vikram misri 40%