The Economist.
China and India have long had a tense relationship,
especially since fighting a war over their disputed border in 1962.
And in the summer of 2020, it hit another low point.
The two countries' troops clashed on the Himalayan border.
Shocking scenes of soldiers fighting with fists, rocks, and nail-studded clubs flooded the news.
In the worst skirmish, 20 Indian soldiers were killed.
China suffered at least four casualties.
The China-India relationship went into a deep freeze.
But now, there are signs that it is improving.
I'm Alice Su, the Economist's senior China correspondent,
and I'm joined by Jeremy Page, our Asia diplomatic editor based in Delhi.
This week, we're asking, after decades of tension,
is the relationship between India and China entering a friendlier phase?
And what would that mean for the rest of the world?
This is Drum Tower.
From The Economist.
Jeremy, hello. Welcome to Drum Tower.
Hi, Alice. Thank you.
Great to be with you.