The Battle of Galwan was renamed following protests from the Chinese side, while The Lion of Galwan was shelved by government directive. 3 min read May 29, 2026 03:16 PM IST First published on: May 29, 2026 at 03:16 PM IST This year marks the sixth anniversary of the violent Galwan clashes between India and China , which shattered an uneasy peace across the Line of Actual Control (LAC). Ties eventually thawed by October 2024, and both sides resumed engagement, with the latest talks in Beijing this week covering delimitation, border management, mechanism-building, and cross-border cooperation. Yet India-China relations remain rooted in mistrust and misunderstanding, and the Galwan clashes firmly established Beijing as a strategic rival. Since the thaw, however, there has been a calculated shift in New Delhi ’s approach. The initial response to Galwan was one of anger and nationalistic assertion — banning Chinese apps and blocking Chinese investment.…