# India counters China’s map ploy at Longju, Thag La ahead of talks

2026-08-08T22:41:50+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk

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India has countered China's recent border-map manoeuvres at Longju and Thag La, using provisions of the 2005 border pact that Beijing had attempted to exploit. The move comes weeks ahead of the 25th round of boundary negotiations between special representatives of India and China, scheduled in Beijing within the next few months. Deccan Herald reports that the timing underscores New Delhi's strategic push to preempt unilateral cartographic claims.

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- deccanherald.com <https://www.deccanherald.com/india/from-longju-to-thag-la-india-counters-chinas-map-manoeuvres-to-exploit-2005-border-pact-4104528>

Tags: 2005 border pact, cartographic dispute, India-China border, Longju, special representatives talks, Thag La
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