China and India to address border dispute in Beijing talks amid bilateral thaw

China and India are set to hold crucial talks in Beijing this week, aiming to de-escalate tensions and manage their complex border dispute, a primary source of friction between the two Asian giants.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Indian National Security Advisor Ajit Doval will lead the 25th meeting of special representatives tasked with resolving the territorial disagreements along their Himalayan frontier. This mechanism serves as the main channel for border negotiations and communication on matters of mutual interest.

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continue to communicate on the border issue and work together to maintain peace and tranquility in the border areas.

The upcoming discussions are intended to foster continued dialogue on the border issue and to jointly work towards maintaining peace and stability in the regions. Beyond the territorial conflict, the delegations are also expected to exchange views on broader bilateral relations and pressing international and regional matters.

This meeting occurs amidst a gradual normalization of relations between Beijing and New Delhi since 2024, following a severe crisis triggered by a deadly military clash in the Galwan Valley in June 2020. Steps such as resuming visa issuance, reopening border trade, and restoring direct flights signal an effort to mend ties. However, significant differences, including trade friction and disagreements over issues like Taiwan, persist between the two powerful neighbors.

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a series of consensuses