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24 August 2026

Ajit Doval's visit to China

The Special Representatives talks on the boundary question are a formal, recurring diplomatic mechanism directly involving India's core national interest and bilateral relations with China.

1 min read Day 12 of 17 2 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval is conducting the 25th round of Special Representatives (SRs) talks on the boundary question in Beijing.
  • The visit aims to address the boundary issue and review the broader bilateral relationship between India and China.
  • The dialogue involves discussions with Chinese Politburo member and Foreign Minister Wang Yi.
  • The visit precedes the BRICS Summit scheduled for September 12, hosted by India.
  • Diplomatic efforts are focused on preparing for a potential visit by the Chinese President to India, which would be the first in seven years.
  • A meeting between the leaders of India and China in October 2024 at the BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia, established a framework for the gradual normalization of bilateral relations.

Part of a longer story

This is day 12 of 17 in India-China diplomatic engagement and border relations, which has been running since 24 June 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Discuss the significance of the Special Representative (SR) mechanism in resolving the long-standing boundary disputes between India and China. How does this diplomatic channel contribute to broader regional stability? 150 words
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  2. The normalization of bilateral relations between India and China is often contingent upon the resolution of border issues. Analyze the role of high-level diplomatic engagements and multilateral forums like BRICS in managing complex geopolitical tensions between the two nations. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. The 'Special Representatives' (SR) mechanism between India and China is primarily tasked with addressing which of the following issues?

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