India and China are resuming direct flights after a five-year suspension and say they will strengthen trade ties.
Their relationship has long been defined by rivalry, competing ambitions, and a disputed border. Now, India and China are resuming direct flights after a five-year suspension.
US President Donald Trump's tariffs and a changing trade landscape could bring them closer.
For China, it is about offsetting tariff pressure and expanding trade ties.
For India, it is an opportunity to attract investment even as it maintains its goal of becoming an alternative manufacturing hub to China.
What is at stake is the balance of global supply chains and economic influence.
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Posted on October 9, 2025
