Chris Rauch
In June 2020 Chinese and Indian troops engaged in a small fight along their disputed Himalayan border which both sides claim is theirs. The borders of the two most populist countries have been an issue ever since the UK drew borders between the two countries and in 1962, Maoist Chinese fought and defeated India for control of a strip of land in the region both sides engaged back in June 2020. The territory holds a finical temptation as profitable mines are in the area and both sides wish to have a strategic edge over the other in case of war and a launching point into the other's country is always a military benefit. While the Chinese usually have a military edge over India and tend to win the border skirmishes both sides wish to deescalate the conflict while holding grudges against the other. The pulling back of troops eases conflict between the two most populist states and while the border will always be disputed it is a reassurance both sides will be peaceful for now.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-56147309
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