Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit India from August 18 to 20, marking his first trip to the country in three years. The visit, aimed at advancing border talks, follows a period of de-escalation after years of tensions. Wang, serving as the “special representative” for the China-India boundary question, will meet top Indian officials, including National Security Adviser Ajit Doval. The visit is part of the 24th round of negotiations to resolve long-standing border disputes, particularly along the Line of Actual Control, where both nations have deployed tens of thousands of troops.
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The meeting will focus on strengthening China-India relations, with Wang emphasizing the importance of political trust, practical cooperation, and managing differences. He stressed that both countries, as major developing nations, are key members of the Global South and should work together for mutual success. Wang’s visit precedes Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s trip to China for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit at the end of August, further signaling a thaw in relations.
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This visit comes after incremental progress in Sino-Indian relations since their 2020 clash in Galwan Valley. Recent developments include the disengagement of troops at several friction points and the resumption of visa and travel opportunities. Additionally, both countries have agreed to restart direct flights, a logical step for their combined 2.8 billion-strong population, according to Wang. These steps highlight ongoing efforts to ease tensions and foster cooperation.
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Discussions between China and India have also addressed the resumption of border trade, with meetings focused on opening key trade points such as Lipulekh Pass, Shipki La Pass, and Nathula Pass. These talks, ongoing since late last year, have contributed to a gradual improvement in bilateral relations. Wang’s trip will be the first high-level Chinese visit since the May India-Pakistan hostilities over Kashmir, where tensions had flared, partly due to concerns about Chinese support for Pakistan.
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This trip highlights China and India’s commitment to dialogue and de-escalation, with both sides working to restore communication and address regional security concerns. The thaw in relations is part of a broader effort to stabilize ties between these two powerful Asian nations.
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