At the BRICS summit held in 2024, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a significant meeting, marking a positive shift in the traditionally tense India-China relations. The bilateral talks, which took place on the sidelines of the summit, were seen as a crucial step in easing tensions between the two countries, especially after months of military standoff along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the Himalayas.

India-China Relation: Ties Eased After Modi-Xi Meet At BRICS Summit

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With rapid industrialisation and burgeoning population, a conflict between China and India is likely to arise over the world's energy resources.

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