Ministry of Foreign Affairs: China and India Agree to Maintain Communication through Diplomatic and Military Channels to Jointly Safeguard Peace and Stability in Border Areas
[Global Network Report] On August 12, 2026, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun answered questions from reporters.
Bloomberg reporter: A video circulating on Indian social media shows that China has intensified military activities in the disputed area along the China-India border, and the Indian government spokesperson did not deny that a new border incident has occurred. Can China confirm that a new incident has taken place in the recent China-India border area? Has China strengthened its military activities in the disputed area? (Reuters also inquired)
Guo Jiakun: Currently, the overall situation along the China-India border is stable. Last week, China and India held the 36th meeting of the border affairs consultation and coordination mechanism, agreeing to maintain communication through diplomatic and military channels and jointly uphold peace and tranquility in the border area.
China and India agreed to maintain diplomatic and military communication channels to ensure peace and stability along the China-India border. The situation in the border areas is reported to be generally stable, despite recent social media reports of increased military activity. This agreement follows the 36th meeting of the border affairs consultation and coordination mechanism held last week.
- China and India agreed to maintain diplomatic and military communication channels.
- The border situation is reported to be generally stable.
- A new border incident was not denied by the Indian government spokesperson.