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Topic : India-China Border Talks
GS-3 Mains : Security
India-China Border Talks
Context
- 30th round of Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination on India-China Border Affairs (WMCC) held in New Delhi.
- Established post 2020 LAC standoff.
- In-depth, constructive talks; maintaining momentum through diplomatic and military channels.
Importance of India-China Peace
- Economic giants: Boost trade and investment.
- Regional stability: Major Asian powers.
- Border security: Prevent conflicts, misunderstandings.
- Geopolitical influence: Stable international environment.
Challenges
- Military buildup: Increased tensions.
- Historical issues: 1962 war, mistrust.
- Border disputes: LAC unresolved.
Way Ahead
- Sustained efforts: Build trust, understanding.
- Diplomatic and military channels: Implement consensus.
- Stabilize border situation.
Line of Actual Control (LAC)
- Separates Indian and Chinese controlled territories.
- India: 3488 km; China: 2000 km.
- Sectors: Eastern (Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim), Middle (Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh), Western (Ladakh).
- Eastern sector: McMahon Line (1140 km).
LAC vs. Line of Control (LoC)
- LoC: 1948 ceasefire line, formalized in 1972 Shimla Agreement, delineated on map.
- LAC: Concept, not agreed upon, no map or demarcation.
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