China–India 2026: BRICS Chairship Opens a Narrow Window for Pragmatic Cooperation
The source argues that India’s 2026 BRICS chairship coincides with a fragile thaw in China–India relations, enabling selective cooperation despite unresolved border disputes. Trade reorientation, supply-chain alignment, talent exchanges, and a potential Hong Kong bridging role are highlighted as the most actionable stabilizers, though incident-driven escalation and security framing remain key constraints.