China says India should be partner, not rival, as border situation remains stable

China’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian. PIC/X/@DailyBeijing

China and India should stick to the "right strategic perception" that they are not rivals but cooperative partners and opportunities for each other's development, not threats, a top Chinese official said on Monday.

Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian, addressing a media briefing here, said that the China-India border situation is at the moment generally stable and the two sides have smooth communication.

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