Pakistan, Aug. 14 -- India and China are in talks to resume border trade after a five-year halt, officials from both sides confirmed. While the trade volume has been small, restarting it carries strong symbolic importance for their tense relationship. Both are major economic powers competing for influence in South Asia.

The talks come amid ongoing global trade disruptions caused by US tariffs introduced during President Trump's administration. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi plans to visit New Delhi soon to discuss the issue, following Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar's visit to Beijing last month. This diplomatic activity marks efforts to improve strained ties.

In addition to trade talks, both countries are working to r...