India-China border face-off flares amid fragile thaw

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Indian authorities confirmed a new border "face-off" between Indian and Chinese troops in Arunachal Pradesh, raising questions about the still fragile thaw in relations between New Delhi and Beijing, DW reported. Separately, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged the Philippines to rein in politicians critical of Beijing, warning their remarks were crossing China's "red lines". Wang also met separately with officials from Thailand, Laos and Myanmar as China moves to expand relations with its Southeast Asian neighbours.

Why it matters：A fresh border clash risks undoing a diplomatic thaw between Asia's two most populous powers, while Beijing's warnings to Manila and outreach to Southeast Asia show its push to set regional rules.

Key points

  • Indian authorities confirmed a new face-off in Arunachal Pradesh.
  • Wang Yi warned the Philippines over politicians' remarks crossing "red lines".
  • Wang met officials from Thailand, Laos and Myanmar.

Sources (original reporting)

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