China is building its way into the Himalayan frontier

Resolving the Sino-Indian dispute over the Indo-Tibetan border remains a key bilateral priority. Talks on the sidelines of the 18th Brics Summit reflected efforts by India and China to stabilise the border, maintain peace along the Line of Actual Control, and recalibrate their strategic relationship. Although China and India may reach a diplomatic understanding to prevent further military confrontation along the high Himalayan frontier, meaningful progress will also depend on China’s approach to rapid infrastructure development in Tibet’s border regions adjoining India, Nepal, and Bhutan. Halting or reassessing these projects could help build the trust and cooperation needed to advance…