India and China held the 25th round of Special Representatives (SR) border talks in Beijing on 25 August 2026, with NSA Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi focusing on maintaining stability along the LAC and improving bilateral ties.
- Date & Venue: 25 August 2026, Beijing
- Participants: Ajit Doval (India) and Wang Yi (China)
- Main focus: Boundary question and institutionalising stability along the LAC
- Background: Talks follow the 2020 Galwan Valley clash and Ladakh standoff.
- Progress: The October 2024 disengagement at Demchok and Depsang helped reduce tensions.
- Strategic importance: Talks aim to create a favourable atmosphere for PM Modi–Xi Jinping interaction during the upcoming BRICS Summit.
- Xi Jinping’s expected visit: New Delhi for the BRICS Summit on 12–13 September 2026.
