China and India are stepping up efforts to keep their shared border regions calm and collaborative, with top diplomats using vivid metaphors to frame the relationship. 🇨🇳🤝🇮🇳 During a high-stakes meeting in Beijing, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi stressed that “only when the dragon and elephant dance together can there be a win-win outcome” – a nod to the nations’ symbolic animals.
Dialogue Over Disputes
Wang, who also sits on the CPC Central Committee’s Political Bureau, emphasized resolving “sensitive issues” through better communication and trust-building. His remarks came during talks with India’s National Security Adviser Ajit Doval, who echoed the need for a “long-term strategic perspective.”
Multilateral Momentum
Doval threw support behind China’s rotating leadership of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), signaling potential teamwork on global stages. 🌐 Both sides agreed that as Asia’s powerhouses, their collaboration could “make greater contributions” to international challenges – from trade to climate action.
While border tensions have flared in recent years, Monday’s talks suggest a TikTok-worthy duet: two civilizational giants learning to groove in sync. 💃🕺 Will their diplomatic dance floor stay peaceful? The world’s watching.
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Wang Yi: China, India should maintain tranquility in border regions
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