In Brief
- Structural differences persist in India-China border negotiations, says Hu Shisheng.
- Focus expected on institutionalising stability rather than immediate dramatic settlement.
- Hu Shisheng is a leading Chinese strategic affairs scholar on South Asia.
- His remarks reflect ongoing complexities in bilateral border relations.
China and India continue their border negotiations despite ongoing structural differences, according to Hu Shisheng, a prominent Chinese expert on South Asian affairs. Speaking on the current state of talks, Hu emphasized that these differences have not disappeared, underlining the complexity of resolving longstanding border disputes.
He indicated that the immediate priority on the border is less about achieving a dramatic breakthrough and more about establishing institutional mechanisms to ensure stability. This approach suggests a gradual progress strategy amid enduring challenges between the two nations.
Hu’s commentary underscores the cautious and methodical diplomatic efforts underway, reflecting the reality that fundamental disagreements still shape India-China relations.
