The current posture from Beijing underlined by Xi Jinping’s leadership conveys intent to exercise regional dominance and counter any perceived opposition and threat. This is backed by an escalation of military presence in the border areas, the relocation of increasing numbers of people into ‘defence’ villages close to Arunachal Pradesh and encroachment into India’s territory. There is increasing awareness in India that Tibet has been overlooked and little understood although it is integral to resolution and discussion of these issues.