By Rajeev Sharma
Even as tensions grow between Asia’s two giant rivals over resources in the South China Sea, India and China still appear to be open to constructive steps to help ease the potential for conflict.
Reports suggest that the two neighbours, who share a tense 3,500 kilometre border, are set to adopt a new institutionalized mechanism for more effective border management in the face of repeated incursions into Indian territory by China, and subsequent Indian responses.
Speaking in response to a question on Chinese border incursions, Indian Defence Minister A.K. Antony told reporters that his government had decided to set up a mechanism involving all stakeholders, including paramilitary forces, the military and the foreign ministry.
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