‘It’s complicated,’ says China on border talks with India; hints it’s open to delimitation talks, but conditions apply

China responds to India's call for a border resolution roadmap. Beijing maintains the issue is complex and requires time. Discussions occurred after a meeting between Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his Chinese counterpart. China emphasizes continued dialogue through existing channels. They reference past agreements but avoid specific commitments to de-escalation. India stresses restoring good relations and raises regional security concerns.