India and China are cautiously resetting relations through high-level diplomatic visits after years of border tensions, including recent agreements on friction points in Ladakh. The reset comes amid geopolitical shifts, with India seeking stability as US support appears uncertain under President Trump and Russia aligns closer with China. Both nations have restored direct flights and relaxed visa restrictions while addressing trade disputes, including Chinese restrictions on rare earth exports vital to Indian manufacturing. However, fundamental disagreements persist over border sovereignty, particularly regarding Arunachal Pradesh which China claims as Southern Tibet. Economic interdependence and shared interest in avoiding conflict appear to drive this cautious diplomatic thaw despite unresolved territorial disputes.