On Monday, Beijing’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun confirmed that Chinese forces were conducting routine patrols along the Line of Actual Control, asserting strict adherence to bilateral agreements.
The statement follows India’s concerns that Chinese troops had moved outside established patrolling patterns, a claim echoed by External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal earlier this week.
Jaiswal said the situation sometimes becomes disturbed when patrols deviate, stressing the importance of peace for broader Indo‑China ties.
The LAC has been a flashpoint since the 2020 Galwan Valley clash, which left 20 Chinese and 20 Indian soldiers dead, and a four‑year standoff that ended only in 2024.
Last month, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met President Xi Jinping at the BRICS summit in New Delhi, where both leaders pledged to respect each other’s core concerns and steer relations through mutual respect, sensitivity, and interest.
Both sides have reiterated their commitment to resolving outstanding issues through diplomatic and military channels, with further talks scheduled in the coming weeks to solidify agreements.