India and China are making strides to rebuild ties in 2025 after four years of strained relations due to the eastern Ladakh boundary conflict. High-level dialogues initiated by NSA Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi have focused on normalizing relations, with Prime Minister Modi and President Xi meeting to reaffirm their status as development partners. However, tensions persist, notably China’s military support to Pakistan and incidents involving Indian nationals. Moreover, China’s restrictions on rare-earth metal exports to India continue to challenge bilateral trade, even as Indian exports to China have seen a notable increase. Overall, despite ongoing challenges, both nations are committed to dialogue for a stable and cooperative future.