What happened?
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is set to arrive in New Delhi on August 18, 2025, for a two-day official visit focused on boundary talks and bilateral engagement. He will hold discussions with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and participate in the 24th round of the Special Representatives’ Talks on the India-China boundary question with National Security Advisor Ajit Doval. The talks come as part of ongoing efforts to stabilize relations following tensions in recent years, particularly after the Galwan Valley clashes in 2020. Wang is also scheduled to call on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday evening.
Why it matters to India
The visit marks a renewed phase of diplomatic engagement between India and China. The Special Representatives’ mechanism, reactivated after the Modi-Xi meeting in Kazan last year, remains central to addressing the boundary issue. Alongside the border dialogue, discussions are expected to include trade matters and possible restoration of flight connectivity. The timing of the visit is significant, as it precedes Prime Minister Modi’s planned trip to China for the upcoming SCO summit and coincides with evolving global trade dynamics, including recent US tariff actions that affect India.