China–India relations, also called
Sino-Indian relations or
Indo-China relations, refers to the bilateral relationship between the People's Republic of
China (PRC) and the Republic of
India. Historically, India and China have had relations for more than 2,000 years, but the modern relationship began in 1950 when India was among the first countries to end formal ties with the Republic of China (
Taiwan) and recognize the PRC as the legitimate government of
Mainland China. China and India are the two
most populous countries and
fastest growing major economies in the world. The resultant growth in China and India's international diplomatic and economic influence has also increased the significance of their bilateral relationship.