China Responds to PM Modi’s Call for Urgent Action on Border Dispute
In the wake of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent remarks regarding the ongoing border crisis between India and China, Beijing has emphasized the importance of maintaining “sound and stable ties” for the mutual benefit of both nations. This statement followed PM Modi’s assertion that the “prolonged situation” at the border demands immediate attention.
During a press briefing, Chinese spokesperson Mao Ning acknowledged PM Modi’s comments, stating, “China noted Prime Minister Modi’s remarks.” She underscored the significance of stable China-India relations for regional and global peace and development.
Addressing the border dispute, Mao emphasized that it should be viewed within the broader context of bilateral relations and managed appropriately. She highlighted the ongoing communication and positive progress between the two countries through diplomatic and military channels.
China expressed hope for India to approach bilateral relations strategically, building trust through dialogue and cooperation. The spokesperson emphasized the importance of resolving differences to establish a stable relationship. Elon Musk Sets Sights on India, “Eager to Meet PM Modi”
In his interview with Newsweek, PM Modi expressed optimism about restoring peace through constructive engagement at diplomatic and military levels. He stressed the significance of stable India-China relations for the entire region and the world.
While China’s state-run media viewed Modi’s remarks as a gesture of goodwill amid ongoing talks to resolve the border crisis, India maintained that normalization of relations hinges on resolving the border situation.
The dialogue between India and China underscores the complex dynamics of their relationship and the importance of diplomatic efforts to address long standing issues.
For decades, India and China have grappled with a vexing challenge: a sprawling, 3,440km (2,100-mile)-long border in the Himalayas, characterized by its ambiguity and tension.
PM Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah have consistently refuted claims of China’s occupation of Indian territory. However, India’s primary opposition party, the Congress, contends that each time the government absolves China of any wrongdoing, it complicates India’s ability to address what it sees as “illegal encroachments” by its neighbor.
Tensions between the two nations reached a boiling point in 2020 when Indian and Chinese troops clashed along the border near the Tawang sector of Arunachal Pradesh, India’s easternmost state. The altercation, known as the Galwan Valley skirmish, involved hand-to-hand combat with makeshift weapons rather than firearms. It marked the first deadly confrontation between the two sides since 1975, resulting in the deaths of at least 20 Indian soldiers and four Chinese troops.
The Prime Minister emphasized, “I firmly believe that we must promptly address the prolonged tensions at our borders to move past the current abnormality in our bilateral relations. Establishing stable and peaceful ties between India and China is not only crucial for our two nations but also for the broader region and the world.”
Earlier, China’s state-controlled media viewed Modi’s statement as a positive step, labeling it a “gesture of goodwill” amidst ongoing discussions to resolve the border standoff.
According to Chinese media sources, “Modi’s recent comments could be seen as an act of goodwill, reflecting both sides’ efforts to reach a fair, reasonable, and mutually agreeable resolution to their border disputes, aiming to close this chapter once and for all.”
