China spoke of peaceful resolution but backing off from commitment not new for Beijing

US intelligence report has said that the Chinese Army is estimated to have suffered 35 casualties, including those seriously injured and killed, during the clash with Indian troops at Galwan Valley in Eastern Ladakh on Monday night.

The Commanding Officer of the Chinese battalion involved in the standoff is among those killed.

But China has not publicly announced the number of casualties on its side, although the Chinese media has admitted to casualties. Chinese troops, on the other hand, killed 20 Indian soldiers.

Now China is talking peace they don't want any more flare-ups at the border. But China's words have to be followed by action. Chinese haven’t retreated, Chinese state media confirms that.

The state media is still releasing videos heavily—loaded with theatrics. Videos — of large scale military—exercises — apparently just 745 miles away from the site of the faceoff.

CCTV footage shows artillery being fired — alongside troop movements — and live-fire exercises.

On the ground — China appears to be in no mood for a peaceful solution. But officially — it continues to express faith in dialogue and diplomacy. The Chinese foreign ministry says it does not want to see any more border clashes with India.

The situation is still 'generally stable and controllable' the same words China has said for months.

India is not falling for China's duplicity this time. Troops along the line of actual control have been put on high alert.
Besides this — an alert has been sounded along the Line of Control (LoC) as well.

Because China and Pakistan seem to be on the same page in flaring up tensions at the border. Every time China provokes along the LAC, Pakistan keeps the other side volatile.

There's an attempt to engage India at multiple locations. The Indian army has sensed this pattern of strategic encirclement. Back in New Delhi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for an all-party meeting on June 19.

The prime minister is expected to brief the opposition on the situation at the border. Reports say— the govt will invite suggestions to build an all-party consensus on dealing with China.

In the meantime — talks with Beijing are still on. The hotline is still active and India is not mincing any words.

The external affairs minister of India — Dr S Jaishankar spoke to his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi earlier this evening.

Jaishanker had told the Chinese counterpart that the Chinese side “took premeditated and planned action that was directly responsible for the resulting violence and casualties”, the government said.

Earlier today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a strong message to China, said, “India wants peace but when provoked, it is capable of giving a fitting reply, be it any situation”.