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India has become one of the key players of this multi-polar world and
has good relations with Russia and the USA, which are prime

competitors of China.

India’s attitude and stand are getting stronger with time and India is not

afraid of China in any sector.

Some Plus Points

Despite all the tension in the border regions, export and import between India
and China have increased with time. There are sectors like the mobile

industry, LED industry and other e-commerce platforms. China has supported
India at the BRICS summit to declare Pakistan-based terrorist groups. China
and India have submitted a joint pitch to the WTO regarding agricultural

subsidiaries to the developing countries. Both of the countries have a lot of
potential to develop and prosper if they work together.

Present Crisis

There is a complete absence of mutual trust and China grabs every
opportunity to undermine India. Over the last decade, there has been

increasing tension on all the boundary fronts. India has gained a superior
status in terms of ammunition and army and at the same time, Beijing has
become more assertive to expand their boundaries. This has increased the

need to solve the border problem as soon as possible.

How can these issues be addressed?

SAARC: Maintaining a good position in the SAARC, India has always

been supportive of other countries and tried everything to support their
development. India should use this platform to refresh and renew trust

with China.

Strategic Agreements: Indo-China agreements have not been