International

China Calls India Border Dispute “Complicated,” Signals Openness to Delimitation Talks

By BPN News Desk July 1, 2025

China has acknowledged that its ongoing boundary dispute with India is “complicated” and “will take time” to resolve, but added that it is open to discussions on delimitation to clarify the contested Line of Actual Control (LAC). The statement marks a cautious but notable shift in tone as both countries continue to seek diplomatic off-ramps […]

International

Xi Jinping Set to Skip BRICS Summit Hosted by PM Modi

By BPN News Desk June 25, 2025

Chinese President Xi Jinping is reportedly set to skip the upcoming BRICS summit hosted by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi later this year. This unexpected development casts a shadow over the multilateral grouping’s cohesion and underscores the widening diplomatic rift between the two Asian giants. Xi’s Likely Absence Reflects Strained Relations Tensions between

National

Doval Meets Wang Yi in Beijing, Urges Joint Fight Against Terrorism

By BPN News Desk June 24, 2025

India’s National Security Advisor, Ajit Doval, met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing on June 23, delivering a firm message on the urgent need for coordinated action against terrorism. The interaction came against the backdrop of escalating regional conflict and was part of the 20th SCO Security Council Secretaries’ meeting. In the discussions, NSA Doval […]

International

Russia Urges Revival of RIC Troika as India–China Tensions Ease

By BPN News Desk June 10, 2025

Amid growing diplomatic engagement between India and China, Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov expressed optimism that the long-dormant Russia‑India‑China (RIC) trilateral format could soon resume. The announcement comes as both Asian powers move to stabilize their strained border relations following recent tensions. RIC troika revival hopes At Moscow’s “Forum