China News Service, August 25. According to the website of the Ministry of National Defense, on the afternoon of August 25, the Ministry of National Defense held a regular press conference. Deputy Director of the Information Bureau of the Ministry of National Defense and spokesperson of the Ministry of National Defense Colonel Tan Kefei said when answering a reporter's question that the border issue It is a matter between China and India. The two sides have maintained effective communication at all levels and agreed to properly handle the situation through bilateral dialogue.
China firmly opposes any third-party meddling in the China-India boundary issue.
A reporter asked: According to foreign media reports, the special forces of the United States and India recently held a joint combat exercise for more than 20 days in the southern foothills of the Himalayas.
According to another report, the U.S. and Indian militaries plan to hold a joint military exercise code-named "War Exercise" in October.
The report said that the military exercise site is close to the Sino-Indian border area, and will focus on the exercise of plateau and mountain combat capabilities, and the intention to target China is relatively obvious.
what opinions do the Chinese have on this issue?
In this regard, Tan Kefei said that China has noticed relevant reports and will pay close attention to relevant trends.
China has always stressed that military cooperation between relevant countries, especially drills, should not be aimed at third parties and should help maintain regional peace and stability.
Tan Kefei pointed out that the border issue is a matter between China and India. The two sides have maintained effective communication at all levels and agreed to properly handle the situation through bilateral dialogue.
China firmly opposes any third-party meddling in the China-India boundary issue.
According to the spirit of the relevant agreements signed by China and India in 1993 and 1996, the two sides are not allowed to conduct military exercises against each other in areas near the Line of Actual Control.
It is hoped that the Indian side will strictly abide by the important consensus reached by the leaders of the two countries and relevant agreements, abide by its commitment to resolving the border issue through bilateral channels, and take concrete actions to maintain peace and tranquility in the border area.