Archive · 6 Sep 2026
India-China Hold First Eastern Corps Talks Amid LAC Tensions
India and China disagree about parts of their military boundary.
Their armies are scheduled to meet on September 6 at Wacha-Damai in Arunachal Pradesh.
This is described as the first senior Corps Commander-level meeting between the two sides in the eastern sector.
India’s representative is identified in most reports as Lieutenant General Girish Kalia of 3 Corps.
The meeting is meant to discuss problems along the Line of Actual Control.
Similar talks have previously taken place in Ladakh after the 2020 Galwan clashes.
The two countries have different ideas about where the boundary lies, which can sometimes cause trouble for soldiers.
The meeting is intended to support peace and reduce tensions, although the boundary dispute remains unresolved.
India and China are scheduled to hold their first eastern-sector Corps Commander-level talks on September 6 at Wacha-Damai in Arunachal Pradesh.
The meeting will take place on the Indian side of the border and address ongoing issues along the Line of Actual Control.
India is expected to be represented by 3 Corps Commander Lieutenant General Girish Kalia; one report instead says three Corps Commanders will represent India.
The talks follow earlier Corps Commander-level meetings at Chusul-Moldo in Ladakh after the 2020 Galwan clashes.
The engagement follows National Security Adviser Ajit Doval’s China visit and announced measures to maintain peace along the LAC.
- Who
- The Indian Army and the Chinese Army; India is identified primarily as being represented by Lieutenant General Girish Kalia, Commander of 3 Corps.
- What
- The first Corps Commander-level talks between the two armies in Arunachal Pradesh and the eastern sector.
- When
- September 6, 2026, according to one report; the other reports state September 6 without specifying a year.
- Where
- The Wacha-Damai border meeting point in Arunachal Pradesh, on the Indian side of the LAC.
- Why
- To address ongoing issues along the LAC and support peace and tranquillity between India and China.
Firm Security Position
Dialogue and Stability
Approach to Chinese troop positions
Firm Security Position
Indian sources say the Indian Army has adopted a very firm stance regarding the position taken by Chinese troops in the area where disputes are continuing.
Dialogue and Stability
The talks provide a military-level channel for addressing those disputes and maintaining peace along the LAC.
Managing the broader relationship
Firm Security Position
Former Chief of Defence Staff Anil Chauhan described China as a long-term and comprehensive challenge, citing the unresolved boundary, differing LAC perceptions, infrastructure development and forward military presence.
Dialogue and Stability
Chauhan also said the relationship should not be viewed only through the boundary issue, noting that India and China cooperate and compete as major Asian powers and economies.
- Meeting level
- Corps Commander-level
- Meeting location
- Wacha-Damai border meeting point, Arunachal Pradesh
- Meeting date
- September 6; one report identifies the year as 2026
- Indian representative
- Lieutenant General Girish Kalia, Commander of 3 Corps
- Arunachal Pradesh formations
- The Tezpur-based 4 Corps and Rangapahar-based 3 Corps are responsible for sections of the LAC in the state
- Previous meeting venue
- Chusul-Moldo border meeting point in Ladakh
- Diplomatic context
- The talks follow National Security Adviser Ajit Doval’s visit to China and measures announced to maintain peace along the LAC
