On Monday, the Indian Army took a big step: for the first time since 2020, they patrolled a tense border area with China. This is one of five disputed spots along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) where both sides clashed severely in 2020, leading to the death of several soldiers. After years of standoff, this patrol marks a potential turning point for peace between the two nations.

India and China have been in a military and diplomatic standoff for the past four years. But last month, on...