Over four years after a deadly clash in the Himalayas left dozens dead, tensions between China and India remain as the two countries publicly seek de-escalation (BBC, CNBC-TV18, CNN). A lethal confrontation is one that results in at least one fatality (total, not each) for the national military forces, militia, and/or law enforcement of either side. The confrontation and the fatality must both occur during the question's open period to count.

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The question closed "No" with a closing date of 1 January 2026.

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