What happened:
On January 26, Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to President Droupadi Murmu on India’s 77th Republic Day. The message, shared by China’s Ambassador to India Xu Feihong, emphasised good-neighbourly ties and cooperation, coming amid steps to normalise bilateral relations, including the resumption of direct flights and discussions on visa facilitation.
Why it matters:
The message signals a cautious warming of India–China engagement, reflecting efforts to stabilise ties through people-to-people exchanges and diplomatic dialogue after a prolonged period of strain.