India and China are cautiously working to normalize relations after years of border tensions. However, the unresolved 3,440-kilometer boundary, particularly the dispute over Arunachal Pradesh, remains a key obstacle. Top officials from both countries recently met in China, reaching limited agreements on border protocols and easing trade and visa restrictions. Both sides aim to maintain peace due to economic and geopolitical priorities — including China’s focus on Taiwan and India’s evolving ties with the U.S. Despite closer Russia-China relations and trade imbalances presenting challenges, both nations seek a stable, mutually beneficial relationship without immediate border resolution.