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SCMP frames the rapprochement as pragmatic mutual hedging under US tariff pressure: India conceding a long-standing Chinese border proposal while reopening flights, rare-earth trade and investment channels.
“India has agreed to a long-standing Chinese proposal to ease border tensions while resuming direct flights and business links, as both sides explore trade cooperation, particularly in rare earths.”
Reports the 23 June 2026 standoff: Philippine frigate BRP Diego Silang shadowed by four PLA Navy warships near Scarborough Shoal, crews exchanging radio challenges to leave. Frames it on the final day of the Salaknib 2026 exercise; notes Beijing had not commented.
“Chinese and Philippine navy personnel exchanged radio challenges, each telling the other to leave the area immediately, in a rare standoff near the disputed shoal.”