Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi visited India Monday, calling for the two nations to be “partners” instead of “adversaries.” This marks the latest of several notable moves toward reconciliation between the two Asian giants and sets the stage for a landmark visit to China by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi next week.

Intense strain: China and India have been rivals for years, mainly due to territorial disputes. In 2020, the tensions exploded into violence that claimed some two dozen lives and caused a total disintegration of diplomatic ties.

Tensions easing: Over the last several months, both sides have worked to bury the hatchet.

• Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks in Russia.
• Stability was restored at the disputed border areas.
• China has allowed Indians to visit key Tibetan places.
• India has restarted visa services to Chinese tourists.
• Direct flights between China and India have resumed.
• China has removed curbs on the export of rare earths and fertilizers to India.

Wang stressed in meetings with Modi and other Indian officials that the two sides must continue to strengthen the relationship: “As two major neighbors and two major developing countries,” he said, “China and India share similar visions and broad common interests. Mutual trust and mutual support should define the relationship between two major emerging countries.”

Thawed relations: Modi plans to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Tianjin, China, next week. It will mark the first time Modi has traveled to China since the 2020 border conflict, and it is expected to catalyze reconciliation.

Tension with America: The China-India thaw comes as United States President Donald Trump applies economic pressure on India, including a 50 percent tariff on all Indian goods sold in the U.S. As U.S.-India tension builds, Indian appears eager to shore up ties with China as well as Russia.

Prophecy shows: The Bible forecasts an Asian alliance called “the kings of the east.” It shows that China and India will be part of this alliance, under Russian leadership. To understand more, read “Russia-China-India Alliance Taking Shape.”