India-China Ties At BRICS: Ram Madhav On Border Talks, Trade Deficit & The Way Forward

At the BRICS Roundtable 2026, BJP National Vice President Ram Madhav discusses the complex India-China relationship, the unresolved border issues along the LAC and the role of BRICS in managing ties between the two countries. Madhav explains why bilateral issues between India and China should be addressed separately from the BRICS platform, while highlighting the areas where the two countries continue to cooperate. He also speaks about the nearly $159 billion India-China trade relationship, the over $100 billion trade deficit and the need for China to ease trade restrictions and create greater balance in bilateral trade. Madhav also highlights ongoing border negotiations and recent talks in Beijing, offering his perspective on the road ahead for India-China relations. The BRICS Roundtable 2026 was moderated by Marya Shakil and Sweta Singh.