China hopes India to meet it halfway to safeguard bilateral ties

China said it attaches significance to ties with India and hopes India to meet it halfway to jointly safeguard the long-term development of bilateral relations, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian said on Friday.

Zhao made the remarks during a daily briefing, adding that China and India are in communication on easing tensions through diplomatic and military ways.

Zhao's comments came in response to demonstrations against China in several regions of India.

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