India-China Reset Faces Tests From Border Tensions, Pakistan Ties
India and China are cautiously stabilizing relations after years of tension, resuming flights, easing investment restrictions and reopening diplomatic channels. Yet beneath this thaw, deep structural rivalries remain — from unresolved border disputes in the Himalayas to China’s growing military support for Pakistan. As both sides balance economic pragmatism with security concerns, new external pressures — particularly the Iran conflict and energy disruptions — are adding further complexity. Is this a genuine reset or a temporary pause in strategic competition? In this episode, we examine the drivers behind India–China rapprochement, the role of Pakistan, and how shifting global dynamics could reshape the relationship — and what it may mean for Taiwan and the broader Indo-Pacific. *Recorded on March 19, 2026 at 2pm Taiwan Standard Time Host: Wen-Ti Sung Producer: Chinyeh Chiang Our guests: Sana Hashmi - Taiwan-Asia Exchange Foundation Fellow Manoj Kumar Panigrahi - Jindal School of International Affairs Associate Professor
