China and India Agreed to Resolve Border Dispute: Power of BRICS?

Beijing has announced further agreements with India on the de-escalation of military presence along select areas of their contested boundary, indicating a decrease in the longstanding tensions between the two nuclear-capable nations. During a press briefing, a spokesperson from the Chinese Defense Ministry highlighted that discussions have led to reduced disagreements and enhanced mutual understanding concerning troop withdrawal at the border. The spokesperson, Zhang Xiaogang, stated in a briefing transcript that continuous diplomatic and military engagements have facilitated ongoing dialogue on these issues. Zhang emphasized the commitment to deepening discussions, addressing mutual concerns responsibly, and expediting a satisfactory resolution for both parties. Relations between China and India have been strained since a deadly encounter in June 2020 along the Himalayan border, which resulted in casualties on both sides. Following this, over 50 rounds of talks have taken place, gradually improving the situation. Recent diplomatic exchanges, including interactions between China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar in Laos this past July, as well as discussions involving India’s National Security Advisor Ajit Doval during the BRICS summit in Russia, have contributed to this progress.