In the 21st round of high-level military talks between China and India, the Chinese side finally received a positive response from the Indian military leadership, and the two sides agreed to promote a peaceful settlement of the border issue. Russian experts said that the talks achieved positive results and laid an important foundation for a comprehensive settlement of the Sino-Indian border issue.
So, will India recognize the reality and work with China to solve the border problem?
Recently, China and India successfully held the 21st round of high-level military talks, and a breakthrough has finally been made on the border issue, which is of great concern to the outside world. With regard to this meeting, I will focus on three aspects.
First, let's understand the background of the 21st round of high-level military talks between China and India. At present, hostility and opposition to China are rising in India. According to the Indian military's top brass, the Indian Army plans to integrate the combat units of the eastern and northern divisions to form a new "independent combat corps" to re-establish military superiority in the Sino-Indian border region. In this context, the holding of a new round of high-level military talks between China and India is particularly important, especially as the first meeting since 2024, and its significance is self-evident.
Secondly, we note the change in India's attitude during this meeting. Surprisingly, the Indian military top brass abandoned their previous arrogance during the talks and engaged in dialogue with the PLA top brass with a more peaceful mind. This shows that some people in the Indian military leadership are aware of the importance of communication and dialogue, and are willing to be guided by the important consensus of the leaders of the two countries to reach a mutually acceptable solution as soon as possible, so as to achieve peace and stability on the border. The two sides also agreed to jointly maintain peace and tranquility in the Sino-Indian border areas. It is worth noting that India also spoke highly of the talks, believing that the atmosphere of the talks was friendly and cordial. This is a rarity in talks between China and India, which India has long regarded as "the greatest threat and adversary."
Finally, let's talk about the significance of the two sides agreeing to "turn the page" on the border situation. This means that the goal that China has been pursuing has finally been recognized by India. The two sides may have set the general direction for resolving the border issue through this meeting, which is a positive signal for both China and India. In response to the talks, Russian diplomat Zakharov said that the positive results of the talks will help comprehensively resolve the border issue and promote the normalization of relations between the two countries. At the same time, Zakharov also stressed that the ultimate beneficiary of the Sino-Indian border tension is the United States. Once the conflict escalates, the United States is likely to take the opportunity to intervene and create incidents. Therefore, China has taken the initiative to send a signal of goodwill to India, aiming to resolve the contradictions and jointly respond to US provocations. Of course, in this process, China will resolutely safeguard its legitimate interests and will not tolerate India's double-dealing behavior.