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Kashmir, whereas China claims that it is a part of their Xinjiang
province. This conflict rose to a war which was waged from 20 October

1962 to 20 November 1962 in which China emerged victorious.

Nathu La and Cho La incident: In 1967, there have been military

clashes between India and China at Nathu La pass and Cho La pass,
which is the border line between China and the Himalayan kingdom of

Sikkim. In this, India emerged victorious and it ended up in a ceasefire.

Sino-Indian skirmish: This was the third military conflict after the

1962 and 1967 incident. This is known as the “bloodless conflict” as
both countries showed military constraints. The outcome was

recognising Sikkim as a part of India by China and Tibet as an

autonomous part of China by India.

Present Scenario

As time passes, the bilateral relationships between these countries grew,
keeping their areas of conflict inbound.

India is emerging as a global market, whereas China is already an
economic superpower.

India has good relationships with countries with which China is not on

good terms.

Indian military grew stronger both in strength and technology.

Recent Offensive Act by China against India

The most important one is the “China Pakistan Economic Corridor” in

which China is helping Pakistan to build its economy, thereby boosting

China’s trade relations with the eastern region. India opposes this move
by China because it involves the Khardungla pass of India. It would

hamper the strategic security of India.