Signposts Toward the Future of Indian-Chinese Relations

A meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese leader Xi Jinping highlights improving relations between the two countries, following a period of intensified tensions from border clashes in 2020. This renewed engagement is occurring at a time of unusually high U.S.–Indian tensions. These circumstances raise concerns in Washington that New Delhi might be shifting its strategic alignment more toward China. The analysis identifies key indicators that could signify the future direction of Indian–Chinese relations.