China not hopeful of border resolution with India soon

Indications from China seem to suggest that an early resolution of the border dispute with India is not feasible. Sources say that such an opinion is being conveyed to diplomats and journalists by China.

The view in India doesn't appear to be very different. Sources has learnt that official circles see the dispute as complex.

Negotiations at various levels including special representatives have not gone far. The view is that it would make more sense to continue confidence building in other areas.

India is preparing a response to China's proposal to send its Defence Minister to Delhi in September; a move intended to give new impetus to what is a low-level military relationship.

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