General commitments
[Summary] Agreement does not explicitly mention ceasefire, but contains ceasefire conventions, including limitations on military exercises, military movement, etc. See Armed Forces.
Page 2, Article I
In accordance with Article II of the Agreement on Confidence Building Measures in the Military Field along the Line of Actual Control in the India-China Border Areas signed between the two sides in November 1996, the two sides should strictly respect and observe the Line of Actual Control and work together to maintain peace and tranquillity in the border areas.
Page 3, Article IV
In accordance with Article VI of the Agreement on Confidence Building Measures in the Military field along the line of Actual Control in the India-China Border Areas signed between the two sides in November 1996, if the border personnel of the two sides come to a face-to-face situation due to differences on the alignment of the Line of Actual Control or any other reason, they shall exercise self-restraint and take all necessary steps to avoid an escalation of the situation. To this end, they shall follow the procedures as given below:
(a) Both sides shall cease their activities in the area, not advance any further, and simultaneously return to their bases.
(b) Both sides shall then inform their respective Headquarters and, if necessary, enter into immediate consultations through border meetings or diplomatic channels so as to prevent an escalation of the situation.
(c) Throughout the face-to-face situation, neither side shall use force or threaten to use force against the other.
(d) Both sides shall treat each other with courtesy and refrain from any provocative actions. Neither side shall put up marks or signs on the spots.
Page 4-5, Article VII
The Protocol shall enter into force on the date of signature of this Protocol and will automatically be rendered invalid if the Agreement on Confidence Building Measures in the Military Field along the Line of Actual Control in the India-China Border Areas signed between the two sides in November 1996 ceases to be in force. Subject to agreement after mutual consultations between the two sides, the Protocol may be amended and supplemented at any time.