China on Thursday accused the United States of attempting to undermine Beijing’s relations with New Delhi, calling a recent Department of War report “irresponsible” and misleading. The remarks came after the US Department of War report to the Congress suggested that China could use reduced tensions with India along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) to stabilise bilateral ties while limiting the deepening of India–US relations. Lin rejected the claim, saying China was committed to developing relations with India “along the track of sound and steady development,” and added that the situation along the border was “generally stable.”China and India have taken steps over the past year to ease strained ties following the prolonged border standoff. Direct flights between the two countries resumed in October after a gap of more than five years, and Prime Minister Modi visited China in August for the first time in seven years. Published on December 25, 2025

Source: The Hindu December 25, 2025 10:01 UTC