What’s surprising? Even as tensions simmer over Arunachal Pradesh (which China calls Zangnan), both sides are choosing dialogue over drama. Why now? With the BRICS Summit looming, both nations know stability at the border equals diplomacy at the table. Last year’s talks in New Delhi ended with “common understandings”; and this round aims to build on that. But here’s the catch: India recently renamed 27 locations in Arunachal Pradesh, a symbolic move Beijing called illegal. Can diplomacy override symbolism? Experts say yes; if both sides stay focused. After all, as India’s External Affairs Minister Jaishankar admitted, peace at the border isn’t optional; it’s the foundation of everything else. The bigger story? These talks aren’t just about maps. They’re about whether two giants can coexist without clashing; and that’s something worth watching closely.