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Background
Overview
Crucial for India's national security, foreign policy, regional stability, and bilateral relations with a major global power. Understanding the dispute and its management is vital for analyzing India's strategic challenges and diplomatic efforts.
The India-China boundary question refers to the long-standing territorial dispute along their shared border, primarily concerning the Line of Actual Control (LAC). Both nations employ various diplomatic and military mechanisms, such as the Special Representatives (SRs) talks and the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination (WMCC), to manage the border and seek a resolution.