China & India Jointly Safeguarding Peace at Borders, Beijing's Future Diplomatic Priority: Official
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China & India Jointly Safeguarding Peace at Borders, Beijing's Future Diplomatic Priority: Official

News 18  

China and India jointly safeguarding peace and security along the borders and the two countries together maintaining sound development of bilateral ties is one of Beijing's future diplomatic priorities, a senior Chinese official said here on Monday. Asked about China's diplomatic priorities in future as the international landscape is undergoing changes unseen in a century due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian outlined Beijing's plans to enhance bilateral ties with the US, Russia, the European Union, Japan and India. "We have actively planned and developed our relations with other major countries, responded rationally to the unreasonable pressure the United States has piled on China, made new progress in advancing China-Russia relations under the strategic guidance of the two heads of state and sustained cooperation as the main tone of China-EU relations," he said. The spokesman also said that China will also undertake cooperation in drug and vaccine research and development, provide assistance to countries in need to the best of its ability and improve global public health governance.

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China and India agree to work on solution to their border dispute in Himalayas: Beijing after Doval-Wang talks
5 days ago

China and India agree to work on solution to their border dispute in Himalayas: Beijing after Doval-Wang talks

India TV News  

Beijing: As National Security Advisor Ajit Doval left Beijing after his crucial talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to normalise ties, China on Thursday said that the readouts issued by both countries after the talks shared "very much similar gist and elements" highlighting broader consensus. Special Representatives for the border question, Wang and Doval, held “substantive talks” and reached …

India and China reach six-point consensus to address border issues in key Beijing meet
1 week ago

India and China reach six-point consensus to address border issues in key Beijing meet

India TV News  

India-China talks: China and India reached a six-point consensus to address border issues during crucial talks between National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing on Wednesday. The two sides reaffirmed their commitment to continue seeking a fair, reasonable and mutually acceptable package solution to the boundary issue in accordance with the political guidelines agreed upon …

Border peace serves shared interests of China, India
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1 week ago

Border peace serves shared interests of China, India

China Daily  

Both China and India are ancient civilizations whose interactions transcend even the formidable barrier of the Himalayas. Since India's independence and the founding of the People's Republic of China in the mid-20th century, bilateral relations have navigated through phases of honeymoon, confrontation, and ongoing enhancement and growth. The border standoff since 2020 dealt a blow to the bilateral ties of …

China ready to work with India, says Beijing ahead of Ajit Doval-Wang Yi meet
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1 week ago

China ready to work with India, says Beijing ahead of Ajit Doval-Wang Yi meet

India Today  

China has expressed its readiness to work with India "sincerely" as National Security Advisor Ajit Doval arrived in Beijing on Tuesday for the 23rd round of the India-China Special Representatives talks. Ahead of the talks, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian told reporters, "China is ready to work with India to implement the important common understandings reached by the leaders …

Border peace serves shared interests of China, India
1 week ago

Border peace serves shared interests of China, India

China Daily  

Both China and India are ancient civilizations whose interactions transcend even the formidable barrier of the Himalayas. Since India's independence and the founding of the People's Republic of China in the mid-20th century, bilateral relations have navigated through phases of honeymoon, confrontation, and ongoing enhancement and growth. The border standoff since 2020 dealt a blow to the bilateral ties of …

China offers to work with India to stabilize bilateral relations 'at an early date'
1 week ago

China offers to work with India to stabilize bilateral relations 'at an early date'

Firstpost  

The world’s two most populous nations are intense geopolitical rivals and have accused each other of trying to seize territory along their unofficial divide, known as the Line of Actual Control China said on Tuesday it was willing to work with India to stabilise bilateral relations “at an early date” ahead of rare high-level talks this week on a decades-long …

India-China border talks: NSA Ajit Doval to meet Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing on Wednesday
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1 week, 1 day ago

India-China border talks: NSA Ajit Doval to meet Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing on Wednesday

Live Mint  

National Security Adviser Ajit Doval will meet Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on December 18 for a top-level meet to discuss the long-standing border dispute following disengagement of forces on the Line of Actual Control. "Ajit Doval, National Security Advisor and India's Special Representative on the India-China boundary question, will hold the 23rd meeting of the SRs in Beijing on …

India, China’s special representatives to meet in Beijing on December 18 to discuss bilateral ties
1 week, 1 day ago

India, China’s special representatives to meet in Beijing on December 18 to discuss bilateral ties

Firstpost  

India and China’s Special Representatives on border issues will meet in Beijing on Wednesday to discuss restoring bilateral relations, following the October 21 agreement to disengage troops in eastern Ladakh India and China’s Special Representatives on border issues will meet in Beijing on Wednesday to discuss restoring bilateral relations, following the October 21 agreement to disengage troops in eastern Ladakh. …

India will benefit from cooperation not by turning away from its neighbor: China Daily editorial
1 week, 2 days ago

India will benefit from cooperation not by turning away from its neighbor: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

In his meeting with President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit held in Kazan, Russia, on Oct 23, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi noted that maintaining the steady growth of India-China relations was critical for the two countries and peoples. Against a complex international landscape, cooperation between India and China, two engines of economic growth, could help …

Slow and steady on China front
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Slow and steady on China front

Hindustan Times  

The first meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination on India-China border affairs since the disengagement of troops at Demchok and Depsang is part of what is expected to be a long and arduous process to address the long-standing boundary dispute. While the leaders and ministers can provide overall guidance for the process, it is mechanisms such as …

DC Edit | Follow ‘trust but verify’ formula in China ties
2 weeks, 5 days ago

DC Edit | Follow ‘trust but verify’ formula in China ties

Deccan Chronicle  

India must move on to a “trust but verify” approach to its China ties as there has been a reset in the relationship with the thaw in the Himalayan standoff of 2020. How India calibrates its trade ties with China is going to define the future, which itself would be indicative of the country seeing the necessity to move on …

India, China hold diplomatic talks, review situation in border areas
2 weeks, 5 days ago

India, China hold diplomatic talks, review situation in border areas

Hindustan Times  

India and China on Thursday held diplomatic talks wherein they reviewed the situation in border areas, a month after both the armies completed disengagement from Depsang and Demchok in eastern Ladakh. The Indian delegation at the 32nd meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation & Coordination on India-China Border Affairs on Thursday was led by Gourangalal Das, joint secretary. India, …

EAM: Border peace crucial for India-China relations
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2 weeks, 6 days ago

EAM: Border peace crucial for India-China relations

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Wednesday that peace and tranquility along the Line of Actual Control is a pre-requisite in advancing India-China bilateral ties and the two sides will be discussing de-escalation and effective management of activities in these areas in the coming days. Making a statement on India-China relations in the Rajya Sabha, Jaishankar said …

Improvement in India-China ties, says EAM
3 weeks ago

Improvement in India-China ties, says EAM

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The conclusion of disengagement in Eastern Ladakh, achieved through a step-by-step process, will allow both countries to pursue other aspects of bilateral engagements in a calibrated manner, external affairs minister S Jaishankar said on Tuesday. Making a statement on India-China ties in the Lok Sabha, Jaishankar said the restoration of peace and tranquillity in the border areas would …

India-China ties abnormal since 2020, but is now improving: Jaishankar in Rajya Sabha
3 weeks ago

India-China ties abnormal since 2020, but is now improving: Jaishankar in Rajya Sabha

India TV News  

External Affairs minister Dr S Jaishankar on Tuesday informed the Lok Sabha that the India-China relations which hit a rock bottom after the 2020 Galwan Valley dispute have been improving due to continuous 'diplomatic talks' Jaishankar said, "The House is well aware of the circumstances leading to the violent clashes in Galwan Valley in June 2020. While a determined counter-deployment …

India-China ties on course of some improvement: S Jaishankar after border truce
3 weeks, 1 day ago

India-China ties on course of some improvement: S Jaishankar after border truce

India Today  

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday said that bilateral relations between India and China were on course of some improvement after the successful disengagement agreement along the Line of Actual Control in eastern Ladakh. Recent developments that reflect our continuous diplomatic engagement since then have set our ties in the direction of some improvement," he said while briefing the …

India-China: Tactical détente, strategic differences
3 weeks, 6 days ago

India-China: Tactical détente, strategic differences

Firstpost  

A new phase of high-level India-China dialogue has been unlocked following the October 21, 2024, agreement on border patrolling. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping, along with both nations’ foreign and defence ministers, have held meetings since then, with the ministers’ talks concluding just last week. Prime Minister Modi’s characterisation of the relationship with China as “important and …

Head-on | Why a rising India worries both the West and China
4 weeks ago

Head-on | Why a rising India worries both the West and China

Firstpost  

By 2027, India will be the world’s third largest economy. The rear view mirror in both Washington and Beijing shows an accelerating Indian economy growing at nearly twice China’s rate and thrice America’s Never before has a former European colony, impoverished and subjugated for centuries as India was, risen to the status of an economic power. The rear view mirror …

Beijing can’t be trusted on border dispute: Experts
1 month ago

Beijing can’t be trusted on border dispute: Experts

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Beijing can never be trusted when it comes to the India-China border dispute as they have never produced maps stating their official position. Major General Jaishankar, a former defence attache to China, said, “Statements like no land has been given up by Prime Minister Narendra Modi are irrelevant and meaningless as there is no defined border, as such. This …

‘Need for cooperation rather than conflict’: Rajnath Singh tells Chinese counterpart in Laos
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1 month ago

‘Need for cooperation rather than conflict’: Rajnath Singh tells Chinese counterpart in Laos

Hindustan Times  

Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday called for “drawing lessons from the unfortunate border clashes” of 2020 during talks with his Chinese counterpart Dong Jun in Vientiane. Defence minister Rajnath Singh meets Chinese minister Of national defence, Admiral Dong Jun during the 11th ASEAN Defence Ministers Meeting-Plus, in Vientiane on Wednesday. The minister's interaction took place weeks after both the …

'India, China should avoid Galwan-like clash': Rajnath to Chinese Defence Minister during bilateral meeting
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1 month ago

'India, China should avoid Galwan-like clash': Rajnath to Chinese Defence Minister during bilateral meeting

India TV News  

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday held a crucial meeting with his Chinese counterpart Admiral Dong Jun in Vientiane, Lao PDR, where he expressed the two countries should avoid the Galwan Valley-like clash. In the meeting, that came on the sidelines of 11th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus, the Indian leader said both countries should take lessons from the "unfortunate border …

Ready to improve ties with India based on pact between PM Modi, Xi Jinping: China
1 month, 1 week ago

Ready to improve ties with India based on pact between PM Modi, Xi Jinping: China

India Today  

China on Monday said it stands ready to deliver on important common understandings reached between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping during the recent BRICS summit, leading to a thaw in the relations frozen for over four years due to a military standoff in Eastern Ladakh. "Recently, President Xi Jinping met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi …

India-China Stand-off: A Gradual De-escalation Approach
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

India-China Stand-off: A Gradual De-escalation Approach

Firstpost  

India and China have completed the disengagement chapter of their troop withdrawal along the LAC near Depsang and Demchok in eastern Ladakh. The focus now shifts to de-escalation, which involves a significant reduction of troops along the border. Jaishankar acknowledged the complexities of the relationship between the two countries, but highlighted the need for careful diplomacy in navigating these challenges.

China’s perception about India’s power aspirations
1 month, 3 weeks ago

China’s perception about India’s power aspirations

New Indian Express  

The flavour of the new festive season is obviously Sino-Indian rapprochement and for good measure. It’s actually suffice just to leave this with the broad understanding that the two areas thus far untouched by the engagement between the Corps Commander level talks—Demchok and Depsang—have been addressed to facilitate disengagement and subsequently allow patrols to revisit the areas to which they …

India's cautious optimism on China's Galwan withdrawal hinges on the implementation of the agreement
1 month, 3 weeks ago

India's cautious optimism on China's Galwan withdrawal hinges on the implementation of the agreement

Live Mint  

India's relations with China come to an end with a deal to disengage militarily and resolve issues in the Himalayan border areas. The agreement, if implemented seriously, could be the first step towards better ties between the two countries. However, it is important to be cautious and not let optimism overpower caution in the short term.

India and China Must Resolve Their Strategic Rivalry Beyond De-escalation
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

India and China Must Resolve Their Strategic Rivalry Beyond De-escalation

Firstpost  

The article explores the significance of the recent India-China meeting amidst ongoing tensions along the Line of Actual Control (LAC). It highlights the historical evolution of the relationship, from cooperation to conflict, and emphasizes the broader implications of their relationship on global peace and stability.

India-China Ties Rejuvenated: Leaders Reassure of Continued Cooperation
1 month, 3 weeks ago

India-China Ties Rejuvenated: Leaders Reassure of Continued Cooperation

China Daily  

China and India have reached a milestone agreement on border issues following a meeting between their leaders. The meeting, held during the 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia, signifies a return to bilateral cooperation between the two countries after a four-year border standoff. Both leaders emphasized the importance of their development partnerships and cooperation in all areas, including global governance …

India-China Relations: A Milestone Moment for Cooperation
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

India-China Relations: A Milestone Moment for Cooperation

China Daily  

China and India have reached a milestone agreement on border issues, signaling a return to bilateral cooperation. The leaders met during the 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia, and discussed maintaining important understandings, cooperation in all areas, and upholding their development opportunities and partnership status over the border dispute.

India's Strategic Labyrinth: Navigating the Grey Zone with China
1 month, 3 weeks ago

India's Strategic Labyrinth: Navigating the Grey Zone with China

Hindustan Times  

Following the recent bilateral between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping at the Brics Summit, there is speculation about the future of India-China ties. While India's economy is catching up to China's, the two countries face significant differences in terms of military strength, economic influence, and strategic interests. India's strategic challenges include Sino-Pak collusion, grey zone threats, and …

India and China Reach Agreement on Border Patrols in Eastern Ladakh
1 month, 3 weeks ago

India and China Reach Agreement on Border Patrols in Eastern Ladakh

Firstpost  

Resolving patrolling issues along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) is a crucial step towards normalizing relations between India and China. The recent agreement to patrol along the LAC in eastern Ladakh is a positive development that will benefit both countries. It is important for both India and China to resolve their issues through diplomacy and military cooperation. Resolving these …

Jaishankar Warns of Slow Trust in India-China Relations
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Jaishankar Warns of Slow Trust in India-China Relations

Deccan Chronicle  

Jaishankar emphasizes the importance of rebuilding trust and willingness between India and China, despite reaching an agreement on border patrolling arrangements along the Line of Actual Control (LAC). He highlights the need for addressing three major issues: disengagement, de-escalation, and managing the border effectively. Despite the positive developments, Jaishankar acknowledges that rebuilding trust will take time and that military and …

India's Border Patroling Agreement: A Step Towards Strategic Engagement?
1 month, 4 weeks ago

India's Border Patroling Agreement: A Step Towards Strategic Engagement?

Live Mint  

The India-China border patrolling agreement, while a significant step towards de-escalation, requires careful monitoring and strategic navigation. It opens up possibilities for economic cooperation but must be balanced against the strategic chessboard of China's approach to border management. The agreement's timing is crucial, as it provides insights into the willingness of key powers to strengthen multilateral platforms like BRICS. It …

Diwali Amid Border Talks: A New Chapter in India-China Relations
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Diwali Amid Border Talks: A New Chapter in India-China Relations

India TV News  

India and China are set to resume patrolling near the Line of Actual Control in eastern Ladakh by October-end. The disengagement in Depsang and Demchok will be over by October 28 or 29, marking a significant step towards normalizing relations between the two countries. The talks focus on buffer zones and other contentious issues, with both sides working towards a …

Team Effort Fuels India's Border Breakthrough with China
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Team Effort Fuels India's Border Breakthrough with China

India Today  

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar highlights the collaborative effort behind India's recent breakthrough agreement with China on border patrolling. He emphasizes the importance of rebuilding trust and collaboration between the two countries, noting that normalizing relations will take time. Jaishankar also reveals that India has increased its border infrastructure significantly in the past decade, enabling the military to be more …

Military and Diplomacy Key to Border Breakthrough with China
Top News
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Military and Diplomacy Key to Border Breakthrough with China

India Today  

Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has credited the military and diplomacy for the breakthrough agreement with China on patrolling along the Line of Actual Control. He highlighted the efforts made by the Indian military to defend the country's borders and the positive diplomatic discussions between the two countries.

Transforming Ties: India's Evolving Foreign Policy Towards China and Other Neighbours
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Transforming Ties: India's Evolving Foreign Policy Towards China and Other Neighbours

Firstpost  

India's evolving foreign policy towards China and other neighbors is evident in the recent development of a significant agreement between the two countries on a comprehensive economic and maritime security partnership. This move signifies India's ability to adapt its foreign policy to suit changing circumstances and prioritize its interests, despite facing challenges from China's assertive posture. The agreement also highlights …

Himalayan Thaw Sends Shockwaves Across the World: A Multipolar Showdown
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2 months ago

Himalayan Thaw Sends Shockwaves Across the World: A Multipolar Showdown

India Today  

The Himalayan thaw sends shockwaves across the world, with India and China breaking their decades-long border standoff. Both sides have agreed to restore stability on the border, marking a significant shift in their relationship. The timing of the meeting is seen as apt, given the changing geopolitical landscape and the chaos in US domestic politics. The focus on economic cooperation …

India and China's Border Deal: A Message to the West?
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2 months ago

India and China's Border Deal: A Message to the West?

Al Jazeera  

India and China have revealed little about their deal at the BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia. However, there are significant stakes at play, including investments, TikTok, and the future of their strategic partnership. The two sides met on the sidelines of the summit, their first full-fledged bilateral dialogue in five years, in an attempt to reset a long troubled relationship …

China and India Reach Important Common Understandings at BRICS Summit Meeting
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2 months ago

China and India Reach Important Common Understandings at BRICS Summit Meeting

Live Mint  

China and India reach important common understandings at the sidelines of the BRICS summit in Russia's Kazan. The two leaders agree to strengthen communication and cooperation, enhance strategic mutual trust, properly handle differences, and bring bilateral relations back to the path of steady development as soon as possible.

Thaw in Sino-Indian Relations: A Gradual Approach to Normalization
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2 months ago

Thaw in Sino-Indian Relations: A Gradual Approach to Normalization

Firstpost  

The article highlights the thawing of Sino-Indian relations, with a focus on the India-China meeting in Kazan. It emphasizes that normalizing ties between the two countries is a significant step towards stability and security in the Indo-Pacific region. However, it also acknowledges that complications may arise due to differing perspectives and the need for verification of moves by both sides. …

India's Strategic Partnership with China: A Path to Stability and Prosperity
2 months ago

India's Strategic Partnership with China: A Path to Stability and Prosperity

New Indian Express  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasizes the importance of Sino-Indian ties for regional and global peace and stability. He highlights the benefits of collaboration in areas such as AI, renewable energy, and telecommunications, which can lead to shared innovations and economic growth. The rise of Chinese investment in India has shifted the economic dynamics between the nations, with China becoming India's …

India and China Reach Agreement on Resolving Border Dispute
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2 months ago

India and China Reach Agreement on Resolving Border Dispute

ABP News  

India and China hold a bilateral meeting in Russia to discuss the ongoing border dispute. The leaders agree on the importance of mutual trust, respect, and sensitivity in maintaining bilateral ties. They also set a timeline for resuming the Special Representatives talks on the boundary question, aiming to find a fair and reasonable solution to the ongoing border crisis.

India and China to Hold First Bilateral in 5 Years at Brics Summit
2 months ago

India and China to Hold First Bilateral in 5 Years at Brics Summit

Firstpost  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping are holding a bilateral meeting on Wednesday (October 23) on sidelines of Brics Summit in Russia. This is the first meeting between Modi and Xi in the past five years. Following the Chinese aggression in early 2020 that triggered the yearslong military stand-off in Ladakh, the India-China relationship fell to its …

India-China Border Deal: A Long-Overdue Resolution
2 months ago

India-China Border Deal: A Long-Overdue Resolution

News 18  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese Premier Xi Jinping will hold first bilateral talks in five years on Wednesday on the sidelines of the 16th BRICS Summit in Russia. Both countries reached an agreement to resume border patrolling operations along LAC following the disengagement process along the disputed areas.

India and China Reach Agreement on Border Patrolling, a Step Towards Normalization
2 months ago

India and China Reach Agreement on Border Patrolling, a Step Towards Normalization

China Daily  

Bilateral relations between China and India have reached a new low point, with a focus on resolving their border dispute. Despite the Indian government imposing bans on hundreds of Chinese apps and restricting Chinese investments, Sino-Indian trade has continued to grow. The two sides have reached an agreement on patrolling arrangements along their disputed border, marking a major step towards …

India says it has reached a deal with China to ease four-year crisis at disputed border
2 months ago

India says it has reached a deal with China to ease four-year crisis at disputed border

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy India and China have reached …

India and China Reach Agreement on Border Disengagement in Ladakh
2 months ago

India and China Reach Agreement on Border Disengagement in Ladakh

Firstpost  

India and China have signed a border deal on disengagement at the Line of Actual Control. The deal allows for patrolling rights in Depsang Plains and Demchok, with the frequency of patrols being increased from twice a month to once a month. The pact also states that at least 14-15 troops, against the traditional strength of 13-18, will carry out …

India and China reach deal on patrolling contested border region in Himalayas
2 months ago

India and China reach deal on patrolling contested border region in Himalayas

ABC  

India and China have reached a deal on patrolling their disputed frontier to end a four-year military stand-off, according to the Indian foreign minister, paving the way for improved political and business ties between the Asian giants. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping, seen here at the 2016 BRICS summit, may meet on the sidelines of …

India and China have struck a new deal over the Line of Actual Control in the Himalayas, but will it guarantee peace?
2 months ago

India and China have struck a new deal over the Line of Actual Control in the Himalayas, but will it guarantee peace?

ABC  

High in the Himalayas, the Line of Actual Control has been anything but under control for the world powers who oversee it. No border has ever been established along the Himalayan stretch dividing India and China, however, a loosely demarcated 3,380-kilometre-long line, referred to as the Line of Actual Control, splits the two countries. With "something like 100-120,000 troops eyeball-to-eyeball" …

India and China Reach Agreement on Border Patrolling Arrangements
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2 months ago

India and China Reach Agreement on Border Patrolling Arrangements

Hindustan Times  

India and China reach an agreement on patrolling arrangements along the Line of Actual Control (LAC). This is a positive step after years of unproductive talks and the death of Indian soldiers in a skirmish. The agreement will involve the withdrawal of troops from friction points and their return to peacetime locations. Both sides will have to work on rebuilding …

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