The mutual distrust between India and China keeps the Line of Actual Control between two Asian powers prone to "sudden flare-ups of violence", with consequences that could reach far beyond the region, a global think tank has concluded in its latest report.

India-China LAC tensions: Despite potential 'sudden flare-ups of violence' this could be a first step to peace

The Annual Threat Assessment of the U.S. Intelligence Community, released recently, states that India and China's relations remain "strained" following their "lethal clash" in 2020.

US intelligence warns of risky confrontation between India and China at LAC

Days after Indian and Chinese troops clashed in the Tawang region of Arunachal Pradesh, inflicting minor injuries on both sides of the conflict, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged for the de-escalation of tensions between India and China in the region.

Tawang clash: UN chief António Guterres appeals for de-escalation in tensions between India, China