Doval Meets Wang Yi in Beijing- Border Dispute Gets a Fresh Round of Diplomatic Homework

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, for the 25th round of talks between the Special Representatives (SRs) of India and China on the boundary question. The meeting is part of the long running diplomatic mechanism established by the two countries to address the India,China border dispute and work towards maintaining peace and stability along the frontier. 25th Round of Special Representatives Talks Doval and Wang Yi are the designated Special Representatives for the boundary negotiations between India and China. The Special Representatives mechanism was established in 2003 with the objective of finding a comprehensive solution to the boundary dispute between the two countries. The dispute covers an India,China border stretching approximately 3,488 kilometres, making the dialogue an important channel for addressing longstanding territorial differences. Border Issue at the Centre The latest meeting comes as India and China continue diplomatic engagement over their border relationship. Talks through the Special Representatives mechanism provide a platform for both sides to discuss the broader boundary question, while diplomatic and military channels have also been used to address issues concerning peace and stability along the frontier. The discussions are significant because developments along the border have a direct bearing on the wider India,China relationship. A Long-Running Diplomatic Process The Special Representatives talks have continued for more than two decades, reflecting the complexity of the boundary dispute. The 25th round represents another effort by the two sides to keep negotiations going through established diplomatic channels. While such meetings do not automatically resolve the territorial dispute, continued dialogue provides an avenue for India and China to raise concerns, exchange positions and explore ways to manage differences. The latest Doval,Wang meeting in Beijing therefore marks another important step in the ongoing diplomatic engagement over the India,china boundary question.