Instead of directly calling out China's land grabs in eastern Ladakh and its massing of forces along the border in violation of bilateral accords, India has since 2020 opted for euphemisms — terms like "unilateral change of status quo," "friction points" and "full restoration of peace and tranquility." Now, while in Beijing, Foreign Minister Jaishankar adds another to the growing Indian lexicon: "address aspects related to the border."

Brahma Chellaney
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