It is clear that Beijing believes it is advantageous to keep the border issue stoked by hostile actions in the field and by enlarging its claims  and leverage Delhi’s desire for closure on the border issue to extract terms adverse to Indian interests. In the event, it would be advisable if Delhi turned the tables by adopting Chinese negotiating principles and strategy: Postpone talks and official interaction of any kind with Beijing at the slightest hint or even suspicion of provocation, and most importantly, re-frame India’s position on Tibet?