India, China open door to clarifying LAC perceptions
India and China have held the 25th round of Special Representatives talks to discuss clarifying perceptions of the Line of Actual Control (LAC). Both nations agreed to improve border management and establish an expert group to advance boundary delimitation.
Why it matters
Clarifying the LAC is a critical step in reducing military tensions and preventing accidental conflict between the two nuclear-armed neighbors.
India and China discussed ways to improve their understanding of each other’s perception of the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the 25th Round of Special Representatives talks on the boundary question held in Beijing on Tuesday (August 25, 2026).
The report provides a factual summary of diplomatic proceedings and joint statements from both sides.
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