China Acknowledges Complexity of Border Dispute Amid India’s Push for Permanent Solution

 China Acknowledges Complexity of Border Dispute Amid India’s Push for Permanent Solution




China has officially responded to Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s recent remarks urging a permanent resolution to the border dispute, stating that the matter is “complicated” and requires time to resolve.

During a bilateral meeting in Qingdao on June 26 with Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun, Singh emphasized the need for long-term stability by rejuvenating existing diplomatic mechanisms to clearly define the border.

In response, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said that while the boundary question is indeed complex, both countries have already built a foundation for dialogue.

"China and India have established the Special Representatives mechanism on the boundary issue," Mao said.
"We have also agreed on Political Parameters and Guiding Principles for the settlement."

She added that diplomatic and military communication mechanisms are in place at various levels and stressed that:

"The boundary question is complicated, and it takes time to settle it."

Despite the challenges, Mao highlighted the positive aspect that both countries are maintaining open channels of communication. She expressed hope that India will continue working with China to preserve peace along the border.

"China is ready to maintain communication on delimitation talks, border management, and cross-border cooperation," she added.

Singh’s comments are being seen as a shift from India’s earlier call for an ‘early resolution’ to now seeking a ‘permanent solution.’ This shift reflects India’s firm stance on the issue amid continuing tensions since the 2020 Galwan Valley clash.

During the SCO Defence Ministers’ meeting, Singh also stressed the importance of “creating good neighbourly conditions” to enable mutual benefits and strengthen regional stability.

The two countries have held 23 rounds of Special Representatives-level talks, the latest being in December 2024, where India’s National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi reaffirmed their commitment to the October 2024 disengagement agreement.

Despite the slow progress, both sides appear committed to keeping communication lines open, with hopes pinned on future rounds of dialogue bringing about a sustainable and peaceful resolution to the border issue.

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