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Tracking the tense relationship between India and China

Lisa Hänel | Peter Hille | Loveday Wright
March 18, 2024

Relations between India and China have been tense for decades. They share the longest disputed land border in the world – and are vying for influence in the Indian Ocean. Could tensions escalate further?

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