New Delhi: China gave a statement on Wednesday regarding the situation on the India-China border, but postponed answers to many questions. Chinese Foreign Ministry said that the situation on LAC “Generally stable at the moment.” But the spokesperson did not say anything on the reports of increased activities of the Chinese Army near Arunachal Pradesh.
China’s statement: ‘Generally stable at the moment’
At a press briefing in Beijing, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun was asked whether there was any new military clash with India and whether China had increased deployment near the Arunachal border. which China “south tibet” Tells. In response, Guo simply said, “The situation on the China-India border is generally stable at present.”
He said that last week the 36th meeting of the working mechanism for dialogue and coordination on border matters was also held. Both sides have agreed to maintain contact through diplomatic and military channels and maintain peace. But China remained silent on the question of increasing activities near Arunachal.
India’s answer: Peace on LAC is most important
India had made it clear on Tuesday itself that it will not resolve the border issue. “utmost seriousness” Takes from. The Foreign Ministry said that it is most important to maintain peace and stability on the LAC, because this will decide the direction of relations between the two countries.
These statements come after reports that in late July, Indian and Chinese patrolling teams had come face to face near Tuxing, a village bordering Tibet in Arunachal’s Upper Subansiri district. China to Arunachal “zangnan” That means it refers to the part of Southern Tibet. India rejected this and said that Arunachal belongs to India. “unbreakable and integral” Is part of.
What happened in the last 4 years?
There was great tension in India-China relations after the clash in Galwan Valley in 2020. The military standoff on LAC continued for more than four years. In October 2024, both countries agreed to withdraw troops from Depsang and Demchok in eastern Ladakh. After this, PM Modi and President Xi Jinping met in Kazan.
In August last year, PM Modi also went to Tianjin for the SCO Summit. There Modi had said that India “Mutual trust, respect and sensitivity” Wants to advance relations with China on the basis of Now that efforts are being made to improve relations, new reports on the Arunachal border have once again raised concerns. from china “steady” Everyone’s eyes are on what the next step will be between the statement and silence.