The Border and the Bottom Line: Modi's Peace Pitch to Xi The Indian Prime Minister's call for "peace and tranquility" along the border may finally bring some stability to a long standing thorn in bilateral relations between India and China.
However, it is clear that more than just a change of heart is needed – the two nations have been navigating this issue for decades. Economic interests are always at play when border disputes come to the table.
The massive trade deficit between India and China has been building for years, with India's deficit reaching $112 billion last year alone.