Team Effort Fuels India's Border Breakthrough with China
5 months 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 effectively deployed. He also highlights the importance of developing domestic capacities with China to strengthen economic resilience and reduce reliance on foreign supply chains.

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India, China trying to rebuild ties: EAM Jaishankar
2 days, 1 hour ago

India, China trying to rebuild ties: EAM Jaishankar

The Hindu  

India and China are trying to rebuild the ties damaged by the Galwan Valley clashes of 2020 as a tense relationship will not serve either side, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said on Wednesday. In an interactive session hosted by the leading think-tank Asia Society, Mr. Jaishankar said there could be differences between India and China in the foreseeable future, …

China ties — beware conciliation without deterrence
4 days, 11 hours ago

China ties — beware conciliation without deterrence

The Hindu  

Political winds seem to be shifting, with India adopting a more conciliatory crouch towards China. On India’s stance It is not yet clear if Mr. Modi’s comments were simply a new tone, or if they presage a substantive policy shift. Just days after Mr. Modi’s podcast appearance, India’s Chief of Defence Staff, General Anil Chauhan, met with senior commanders from …

Wang Yi says China, India should work together for 'mutual success' after Jaishankar calls for border stability
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Wang Yi says China, India should work together for 'mutual success' after Jaishankar calls for border stability

Firstpost  

China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi said that Beijing and New Delhi should work together for ‘mutual success’. The remarks came a day after External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar said that peace at the border is crucial for strengthening ties between the two nations External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi meet on the sidelines of …

‘It’s hard…’: On China, Jaishankar says troops disengagement done, but interests must be ‘respected’
3 weeks, 1 day ago

‘It’s hard…’: On China, Jaishankar says troops disengagement done, but interests must be ‘respected’

Firstpost  

Jaishankar said that the context of the disruption of India-China relations was the Chinese troops making multiple transgressions in Eastern Ladakh in 2020, and the tense standoff that followed External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday said that New Delhi wants a stable relationship with China in which India’s interests are “respected and sensitivities are recognised.” The EAM, during a …

Working with India to implement border resolutions in Eastern Ladakh: China
1 month ago

Working with India to implement border resolutions in Eastern Ladakh: China

India Today  

In the latest development of the India-China border de-escalation process, China said it was working with India for joint implementation of resolutions to end the standoff in eastern Ladakh. At a media briefing on Thursday, Chinese Defence Ministry spokesperson, Senior Col. Wu Qian stated, “At present, the Chinese and Indian militaries are implementing the resolutions related to the border areas …

Jaishankar, Wang Yi discuss restarting yatra, flights
1 month, 1 week ago

Jaishankar, Wang Yi discuss restarting yatra, flights

Hindustan Times  

External affairs minister S Jaishankar and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on Friday discussed ways to further normalise bilateral ties, such as resumption of the Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimage and direct flights between the two countries, following up on an understanding last year to end the face-off on the Line of Actual Control. Jaishankar, Wang Yi discuss restarting yatra, flights The …

Border row with China: India reaffirms long-held policy to rule out third party role
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Border row with China: India reaffirms long-held policy to rule out third party role

The Hindu  

India has virtually ruled out any role for a third party in its border dispute with China after U.S. President Donald Trump suggested that he was ready to extend support if it helps in the resolution of the lingering issue between the two neighbours. After his talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the U.S. President made the offer of support …

India rejects 3rd party mediation after Trump offers to help end China dispute
1 month, 2 weeks ago

India rejects 3rd party mediation after Trump offers to help end China dispute

India Today  

India has subtly dismissed US President Donald Trump's offer to mediate in its border dispute with China, reinforcing its long-standing position that such issues must be "resolved bilaterally". Reacting to Trump's remarks, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri reiterated that India has maintained a bilateral approach in handling its disputes, including those with China. "Your question about the offer to mediate between …

How India can tackle China in a more uncertain world
1 month, 2 weeks ago

How India can tackle China in a more uncertain world

Firstpost  

India will have to recalibrate its positioning depending upon how America-China relations oscillate between rivalry and rapprochement. China’s age-old policy of ‘pitching one barbarian against the other’ to create a wedge amongst its adversaries is bound to exploit differences between Quad members and trans-Atlantic partners Consequent to the signing of a key agreement to resolve the standoff in the Depsang-Demchok …

Budget likely to focus on border infrastructure to match China's push along LAC
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Budget likely to focus on border infrastructure to match China's push along LAC

India Today  

As Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman prepares to unveil the Union Budget for the Financial Year 2025-26 on Saturday, the Ministry of Defence is expected to receive its highest-ever allocation. The budget for the Border Roads Organisation stood at Rs 6,500 crore - 30 per cent higher than the previous year and a staggering 160 per cent increase from the …

Diplomacy plus: India needs a strategic reset of its relations with China
2 months ago

Diplomacy plus: India needs a strategic reset of its relations with China

Live Mint  

It has been said that it takes only a minute to rupture ties, but needs years to repair them. The recent meeting between career diplomats from India and China achieved some progress in normalizing relations between the two powerful Asian neighbours, riven by festering border disputes and uneven trade balances. Media reports estimate that about 500 direct flights operated every …

China urges India to prioritise border issue within bilateral relations
2 months, 1 week ago

China urges India to prioritise border issue within bilateral relations

New Indian Express  

China on Tuesday urged India to place the border issue in an appropriate position within bilateral relations, emphasising that both sides should work together to maintain peace and tranquillity in border areas. Both South Asian countries are working to normalise their relationship after a tense period of border standoffs, focusing on efforts to build confidence. “We stand ready to work …

How to deter China and prevent future standoffs? A research paper suggests continued talks but that may not be enough
2 months, 1 week ago

How to deter China and prevent future standoffs? A research paper suggests continued talks but that may not be enough

Firstpost  

The best deterrent for India is a mix of external and internal balancing, with a desperate focus on accelerating internal growth, launching reforms, addressing inequality, de-risking and diversifying supply chains to boost manufacturing and build deep strengths. “The terrain has been doctored by both sides, and while temporary moratoriums are maintained in buffer zones, further negotiations are essential for long-term …

Why Trump’s blow-hot, blow-cold on China worries India
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Why Trump’s blow-hot, blow-cold on China worries India

Al Jazeera  

After a four-year-long border standoff, India and China arrived at a detente in October. The country’s Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal, said New Delhi had “never accepted the illegal Chinese occupation of Indian territory in this area”. Trump’s ambivalence towards China troubles New Delhi, said analysts, who warned that either extreme – an extra-harsh anti-China campaign from Washington …

Xi’s moment to work outlasting peace with India
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Xi’s moment to work outlasting peace with India

Hindustan Times  

Despite China and India both being headed by their most consequential leaders of the last few decades, the two haven’t been able to permanently resolve their outstanding disputes. First, as is evident from the communique issued in the October 2022 Plenary of the Communist Party of China, Xi has heralded his period as a “New Era” in Chinese history — …

'Steady progress made': Chinese Defence Ministry on India, China agreement to end Ladakh standoff
3 months ago

'Steady progress made': Chinese Defence Ministry on India, China agreement to end Ladakh standoff

India TV News  

The Chinese Defence Ministry on Thursday said that China and India are implementing the agreement to end the standoff at eastern Ladakh in a comprehensive and effective manner, adding that 'steady progress' has been made. Answering a a question on the December 18 Special Representatives talks, Chinese Defence Spokesperson Senior Colonel Zhang Xiaogang said, "At present, the Chinese and Indian …

China, India maintain close communication on border situation: China's Defense Ministry
3 months ago

China, India maintain close communication on border situation: China's Defense Ministry

China Daily  

China and India have maintained close communication on the border situation, making "important progress", China's Defense Ministry said on Thursday. He said that based on the important consensus reached by the leaders of the two countries, both sides have maintained close communication on the border situation and achieved great progress. "At present, the two militaries are comprehensively and effectively implementing …

China, India maintain close communication on border situation: China's Defense Ministry
3 months ago

China, India maintain close communication on border situation: China's Defense Ministry

China Daily  

China and India have maintained close communication on the border situation, making "important progress", China's Defense Ministry said on Thursday. He said that based on the important consensus reached by the leaders of the two countries, both sides have maintained close communication on the border situation and achieved great progress. "At present, the two militaries are comprehensively and effectively implementing …

India Refuses to Endorse China on LAC
3 months, 1 week ago

India Refuses to Endorse China on LAC

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: India on Friday refused to endorse China’s claim of a “six-point consensus” on the boundary issue following Wednesday’s Special Representative-level talks in Beijing between NSA Ajit Doval and Chinese SR Wang Yi. While China had listed six points supposedly agreed upon — including “proper handling of border issues” and a “fair, reasonable and mutually acceptable” boundary settlement — …

India says will work with China on next steps for cross-border cooperation
3 months, 1 week ago

India says will work with China on next steps for cross-border cooperation

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: India on Friday said it will work with China on steps to take forward the understanding reached by the Special Representatives of the two sides on cross-border cooperation and exchanges, including the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra and border trade. India’s national security adviser Ajit Doval metChina’s foreign minister Wang Yi in Beijing The Special Representatives on the border issue …

China and India agree to work on solution to their border dispute in Himalayas: Beijing after Doval-Wang talks
3 months, 1 week 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 …

​Positive direction: On India-China talks, ties
3 months, 1 week ago

​Positive direction: On India-China talks, ties

The Hindu  

The 23rd meeting of the “Special Representatives” of India and China — National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign Affairs Minister and Senior Politburo member Wang Yi — was a milestone in the restoration of ties since October this year. This indicates that the decision to hold the SR talks, as mandated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President …

China built significant military infrastructure since 2020 standoff with India: U.S. report
3 months, 1 week ago

China built significant military infrastructure since 2020 standoff with India: U.S. report

The Hindu  

Throughout 2023, the People’s Liberation Army adopted more coercive actions in the Indo-Pacific region while accelerating its development of capabilities and concepts to strengthen China’s ability to “fight and win wars” against a “strong enemy,” the annual report to the US Congress said, while stating that along the Line of Actual Control China has not scaled back its military presence …

China has not scaled down troop deployment on Indian border, US says
3 months, 1 week ago

China has not scaled down troop deployment on Indian border, US says

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. In a report to Congress, titled “Military and Security …

China-India relations back on track after border talks
3 months, 1 week ago

China-India relations back on track after border talks

China Daily  

The six points of consensus Beijing and New Delhi released on Wednesday after the first meeting in five years between their special representatives for the border mechanism, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Indian National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, in Beijing is a hard-earned result that must be cherished and acted upon faithfully by both sides. Apart from agreeing to …

China and India strengthen ties through dialogue, mutual trust
3 months, 1 week ago

China and India strengthen ties through dialogue, mutual trust

China Daily  

Beijing and New Delhi expressed their readiness to build political mutual trust, resume dialogue mechanisms, and enhance cooperation in trade and culture on Wednesday, as senior officials met in Beijing to discuss boundary issues. As 2025 marks the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and India, Han urged both nations to maintain high-level exchanges, foster political …

India, China Reach Consensus for Peace Along LAC
3 months, 1 week ago

India, China Reach Consensus for Peace Along LAC

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: National security adviser Ajit Doval and Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi on Wednesday held "substantive discussions" during the special representatives dialogue on the India-China boundary issue in Beijing and reportedly reached a six-point consensus, including continuing to take measures to maintain peace at borders and promote healthy and stable development of relations. According to Beijing, consensus includes "proper …

India and China discuss measures to maintain peace on border
3 months, 1 week ago

India and China discuss measures to maintain peace on border

Op India  

The 23rd Meeting of the Special Representatives of India and China, was held in Beijing on Wednesday, with discussions focussed on maintaining peace and tranquillity along the border. “The 23d Meeting of the Special Representatives of India and China, respectively Ajit Doval, National Security Advisor of India, and Wang Yi, Member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of …

Border peace serves shared interests of China, India
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3 months, 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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3 months, 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
3 months, 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 and India resume high-level talks to ease dispute over Himalayan border
3 months, 1 week ago

China and India resume high-level talks to ease dispute over Himalayan border

CNN  

CNN — China and India agreed on Wednesday to work on easing their long-running border dispute, as the two Asian giants resumed a formal high-level dialogue for the first time in five years. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and India’s National Security Adviser Ajit Doval met in Beijing on Wednesday, the first time they held formal talks as their countries’ …

Border peace serves shared interests of China, India
3 months, 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 …

Ajit Doval, Wang Yi resume border talks after 5 years
3 months, 1 week ago

Ajit Doval, Wang Yi resume border talks after 5 years

Hindustan Times  

After a hiatus of five years, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval will be meeting his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, for the institutionalised Special Representative Dialogue in Beijing to move towards enhancing peace and tranquility all along the 3,488 km Line of Actual Control. It was during the Kazan BRICS meeting on October 24, that both the top leaders achieved a …

China offers to work with India to stabilize bilateral relations 'at an early date'
3 months, 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 …

China expresses hopes to stabilise ties with India at 'early date' as Doval lands in Beijing for border talks
3 months, 1 week ago

China expresses hopes to stabilise ties with India at 'early date' as Doval lands in Beijing for border talks

India TV News  

Beijing: National Security Advisor Ajit Doval arrived here on Tuesday to take part in the India-China Special Representatives' talks to be held on Wednesday aimed at restoring the bilateral ties stalled for over four years’ due to the military standoff in eastern Ladakh. Doval will hold the 23rd round of the Special Representatives' talks with his Chinese counterpart and Foreign …

India, China’s special representatives to meet in Beijing on December 18 to discuss bilateral ties
3 months, 1 week 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. …

Security forces to resume patrolling in Depsang, Ladakh: Jaishankar to Lok Sabha
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Security forces to resume patrolling in Depsang, Ladakh: Jaishankar to Lok Sabha

India Today  

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Friday that security forces would be going to all patrolling points in Depsang in Ladakh and also to the eastward limit which are historically been India's patrolling limit. "I want to convey that it was mentioned in my statement that the understanding envisaged that Indian security forces would be going to all patrolling …

Slow and steady on China front
3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

India, China hold diplomatic talks, review situation in border areas
3 months, 3 weeks 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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3 months, 3 weeks 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 months, 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 …

Jaishankar Credits Indian Forces for Countering Chinese Troops Despite Challenges
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Jaishankar Credits Indian Forces for Countering Chinese Troops Despite Challenges

Deccan Chronicle  

India-China relations have seen marked improvement recently, following tensions that erupted in April 2020 when the two militaries clashed in eastern Ladakh, resulting in fatalities on both sides for the first time in 45 years. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, speaking in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday, acknowledged that while ties remained "abnormal" since the border clashes, continuous diplomatic engagements …

‘India-China ties have seen some improvement, de-escalation next priority’: S Jaishankar in Lok Sabha
3 months, 3 weeks ago

‘India-China ties have seen some improvement, de-escalation next priority’: S Jaishankar in Lok Sabha

Live Mint  

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday said that India-China ties had seen some improvements and added that they remain committed to engaging with Beijing to arrive at a fair, mutually acceptable framework for a boundary settlement. Jaishankar made the remark while making a statement in Lok Sabha regarding ‘recent developments in India’s relations with China.’ “The recent developments that …

'LAC Doesn't Have A Common Understanding In Some Areas': EAM S Jaishankar On India-China Relations
3 months, 3 weeks ago

'LAC Doesn't Have A Common Understanding In Some Areas': EAM S Jaishankar On India-China Relations

ABP News  

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, addressing the Lok Sabha on Tuesday, described India-China relations as "abnormal" since 2020, citing disruptions in peace and tranquillity in border areas due to Chinese actions. We remain committed to engaging with China through bilateral discussions to arrive at a fair, reasonable and mutually acceptable framework for a boundary settlement," he said in Lok Sabha …

'Next priority is de-escalation': Jaishankar briefs Parliament on India-China disengagement – Firstpost
3 months, 3 weeks ago

'Next priority is de-escalation': Jaishankar briefs Parliament on India-China disengagement – Firstpost

Firstpost  

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday said that India remain committed to engaging with China to arrive at fair, mutually acceptable framework for boundary settlement External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday said that the India-China ties have improved and that India remains “committed to engaging with China through bilateral discussions to arrive at a fair, reasonable and mutually …

India-China ties on course of some improvement: S Jaishankar after border truce
3 months, 3 weeks 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 plans to turn some of its most remote battlefields into tourist destinations
3 months, 4 weeks ago

India plans to turn some of its most remote battlefields into tourist destinations

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. open image in gallery Indian army vehicles move in …

India, China Progressing on Border Disengagement: Chinese Military
4 months ago

India, China Progressing on Border Disengagement: Chinese Military

Deccan Chronicle  

Beijing: The militaries of China and India are making "great progress" in implementing the disengagement agreement to end over four-year-long standoff in eastern Ladakh, China's Defence Ministry said on Thursday. "We also look forward to harmonious dance between the Chinese dragon and Indian Elephant with concerted steps," Defence Ministry spokesman Sr Col Wu Qian said while addressing the monthly media …

India-China: Tactical détente, strategic differences
4 months 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 …

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