Asia Pacific Feb 19, 2021
China unveils new details of deadliest clash with India in decades
China said four of its troops died last June in a violent border conflict with India, the first detailed account of Chinese casualties from that time.
Commentary / World | Beyond COVID-19 Dec 28, 2020
Xi Jinping’s strategic overreach in the Himalayas
by Brahma Chellaney
China’s ability to pursue its geopolitical ambitions is diminishing rapidly. Nowhere is this more apparent than in its relations with India.
Asia Pacific Nov 2, 2020
China gained ground on India during bloody summer in Himalayas
The last six months have drawn new battle lines across a freezing high-altitude desert, raising tensions to their highest since war six decades ago.
Asia Pacific Oct 27, 2020
U.S. and India to sign defense pact amid China border standoff
by Archana Chaudhary
Traditionally wary of both Chinese and American influence in its neighborhood, India has become more comfortable with outreach by friendly nations.
Commentary / World Sep 25, 2020
China is paying a high price for provoking India
by Brahma Chellaney
Aggression and expansionism obviously are not genetic traits, but they appear to be defining Chinese President Xi Jinping’s tenure.
Asia Pacific | FOCUS Sep 16, 2020
Secret Tibetan military force raises stakes in India-China clash
by Sudhi Ranjan Sen and Archana Chaudhary
The rare recognition of a secretive Indian military unit with Tibetan soldiers threatened to escalate a border dispute that has killed dozens since May.
Asia Pacific Sep 11, 2020
China and India agree yet again to ease tension on Himalayan border
The stand off has been ongoing since May, with additional troops having been brought to both sides of the boundary.
Editorials Sep 3, 2020
Nationalist leaders, the general antagonistic public, military confrontations and nuclear-armed neighbors: This is as dangerous a combination as can be imagined.
Asia Pacific Sep 1, 2020
New border flash point raises tensions between China and India
by Sudhi Ranjan Sen
The latest development comes after multiple rounds of high-level military talks failed to end a monthslong standoff.
Asia Pacific Jul 6, 2020
Indian soldiers unarmed and caught by surprise in China clash, families say
Twenty Indian soldiers died in the June 15 fighting on the de facto border separating the two armies.
Asia Pacific Jun 21, 2020
China likely lost at least 40 soldiers in clash, Indian minister says
China lost at least 40 soldiers in a clash with India at their disputed border this week, a federal government minister has said, as the nuclear-armed countries remained locked in confrontation on the frontline on Sunday. China has not said anything about any losses in ...
Asia Pacific Jun 19, 2020
U.S. offers condolences to India over soldiers killed in clash with China
The United States offered condolences to India on Friday over the deaths of 20 Indian soldiers killed in vicious hand-to-hand combat with Chinese troops during a clash on the two Asian giants disputed mountainous border earlier this week. Tensions remain high, despite the two governments ...