South China Sea: as India backs Philippines against Beijing, a different border issue looms large

His comments came after the Chinese navy and coastguard had clashed with their Philippine counterparts in the South China Sea for several months, including the use of water cannons to disrupt the activities of Philippine boats.

High-altitude tunnel becomes new flashpoint in rising India-China tensions

On March 23, Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Lin Jian responded to Jaishankar’s remarks, calling on “third countries” not to “interfere”.

Daniel Markey, a senior South Asia adviser at the United States Institute of Peace, said India…