Archive · 24 Aug 2026
Doval Arrives in Beijing for Boundary Talks Amid Tensions
India and China are holding another meeting about their disputed border.
India’s Ajit Doval and China’s Wang Yi will lead the talks in Beijing.
This is the 25th meeting under a special boundary-talks process.
They will discuss the border, their relationship, and other world and regional issues.
The meeting follows reports of Chinese military activity near Arunachal Pradesh.
A report also said patrol groups met near Taksing and that Chinese personnel later put up temporary tents.
India says the border must remain peaceful before relations can improve.
China says the border is generally stable and supports continued communication.
The meeting happens before the BRICS summit and amid uncertainty about whether Xi Jinping will visit India.
National Security Adviser Ajit Doval arrived in Beijing for the 25th round of boundary talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.
The talks will cover the unresolved boundary dispute, bilateral relations, and regional and international issues.
The meeting follows reports of increased Chinese military activity in Arunachal Pradesh, including a patrol encounter near Taksing and makeshift tents.
India says peace and tranquillity along the Line of Actual Control are essential for improving bilateral relations.
The talks precede the September 12–13 BRICS summit, though China has not officially confirmed Xi Jinping’s expected India visit.
- Who
- India’s National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and China’s Foreign Minister and Special Representative Wang Yi will lead the talks.
- What
- The two sides will hold the 25th round of Special Representatives’ talks on the India-China boundary question and discuss bilateral, regional, and international issues.
- When
- Doval arrived on Monday for a two-day visit, with talks scheduled for Tuesday; the BRICS summit is scheduled for September 12–13.
- Where
- The talks are being held in Beijing; reported tensions involve Arunachal Pradesh, including Upper Subansiri and Taksing.
- Why
- The meeting continues negotiations and communication over the unresolved boundary dispute amid reported tensions and ahead of major international summits.
India’s Position
China’s Position
Border conditions and bilateral ties
India’s Position
India says peace and tranquillity along the Line of Actual Control are prerequisites for good relations, and that the state of the frontier will shape the broader relationship.
China’s Position
China says the border situation is generally stable and that both sides should jointly maintain peace and tranquillity in border areas.
Arunachal Pradesh’s status
India’s Position
India describes Arunachal Pradesh as an inalienable and integral part of India and rejects China’s objections to India’s official names for places there.
China’s Position
China claims Arunachal Pradesh as part of South Tibet and has released its own names for places in the region since 2017.
Recent border activity
India’s Position
India regards border matters with China as among its most serious concerns amid reports of Chinese military activity and a patrol encounter in Arunachal Pradesh.
China’s Position
China says the border is generally stable and that the two countries should maintain communication through diplomatic and military channels.
- Participants
- Ajit Doval and Wang Yi
- Talks
- 25th round of India-China Special Representatives’ boundary talks
- Boundary mechanism
- Established in 2003 to address the dispute along the 3,488-kilometre India-China border
- Reported Arunachal activity
- Reports described increased Chinese military activity in Upper Subansiri, a patrol encounter near Taksing, and later makeshift tents
- India’s position
- Peace and tranquillity along the Line of Actual Control are of utmost importance and will influence the broader relationship
- China’s position
- The border situation is generally stable, and both sides should maintain communication through diplomatic and military channels
- Upcoming summit
- The BRICS summit is scheduled in New Delhi for September 12–13; Xi Jinping’s India visit has not been officially confirmed
- Additional engagement
- Doval is scheduled to call on Chinese Vice President Han Zheng
Sources
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