"Cooperation among China, Russia, and India not only aligns with the respective interests of the three countries, but also contributes to regional and global peace, security, stability, and progress," the spokesperson, Lin Jian, told a regular briefing in Beijing.

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Summing up the visit, Misri called it “timely and productive,” adding that both nations had reaffirmed their joint vision for a Comprehensive Economic and Maritime Security Partnership.

Chinese authorities have begun constructing what will be the world's largest hydropower dam in Tibetan territory, in a project that has sparked concerns from India and Bangladesh. Chinese Premier Li Qiang presided over a ceremony marking the start of construction on the Yarlung Tsangpo river on Saturday, according to local media.

Representatives from the two sides will be meeting again later this year in India to discuss about border issues, said India’s Ministry of External Affairs.

While the intention to reset China-India bilateral relations seems real, both the drivers and the outcomes need a careful analysis.

According to sources, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar brought up the issue of rare earth curbs during his meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on July 14.

India’s foreign minister met several top Chinese leaders during his first visit to China since bilateral relations unraveled over violent clashes at Galwan.

For years, Beijing has served as the strategic common threat binding India and the United States. Both nations view China as a geopolitical rival and have steadily expanded cooperation to counter its influence. But Trump’s warm overtures toward China-backed Pakistan are forcing India to rethink its calculus.

Kazakhstan, one of fastest-growing oil producers in the world, plans to boost its fuel exports to China, India and Central Asia, pinning its hopes on growing demand in the regions, the energy ministry said on Tuesday.

"This dam can almost power the state of Texas," an engineer told Newsweek, with the scale of energy produced "simply astounding."