China probably seeks to capitalise on decreased tension along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), with India to stabilise bilateral relations and prevent the deepening of U.S.-India ties, according to a report by the U.S. Department of War.
In its annual report to Congress on Tuesday (December 23, 2025) on ‘Military and Security Developments Involving the People’s Republic of China 2025’, the U.S. Department of War said that in October 2024, Indian leadership announced an agreement with China.
The agreement was to disengage from remaining standoff sites along the LAC two days before a meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit.
Reached agreement with China on LAC patrolling, resolution of friction points: India
The Xi-Modi meeting marked the onset of monthly high-level engagements between the two countries, where parties discussed border management and next steps for the bilateral relationship, including direct flights, visa facilitation, and the exchange of academics and journalists, it said.
