PM Modi warned in a strong message to China after the Galwan valley fight on June 15 that marked the giant escalation after weeks of tension. PM said that he wanted to assure the nation that the sacrifice of Indian soldiers killed in a clash with Chinese troops at Galwan Valley in Ladakh would not go in vain and India.

India-China stand-off: PM Modi speaks after Ladakh clash, India wants peace

India on June 18 rejected the claims made by the Chinese, that sovereignty over the Galwan Valley area in Ladakh "always belonged to it", calling it 'untenable'.

India responds to claim over Galwan valley: China making 'inevitable' claims

The Indian Army on June 16 has confirmed that the number of Indian soldiers martyred in the “violent face-off” with Chinese troops in the Galwan Valley on June 15 night is now 20. Many Indian soldiers are said to be in the custody of China. Watch report.

Face-off at India-China border: 20 Indian soldiers martyred, Some in China's custody

At a time when Indo-China tensions are escalating at the eastern front, experts believe that sales of Chinese goods in India can be impacted in the short term and the consumer-oriented sectors like smartphones and automobiles could be at the receiving end of this crisis.

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India China face-off | 20 Indian soldiers killed in action | Galwan valley

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi spoke on phone on Wednesday and discussed the prevailing situation in Eastern Ladakh.

WION Dispatch: 'Current conflict will have serious impacts on bilateral relationship'

EAM Jaishankar discusses border conflict with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi

In the biggest military confrontation between India and China in over five decades, at least 20 Indian Army soldiers were killed in a violent clash with Chinese troops in Ladakh's Galwan Valley

'Sacrifices of soldiers will not go in vain', says PM Modi on LAC violent clash | India-China

'India wants peace but capable of giving fitting reply', PM Modi on India-China conflict

China's Foreign Ministry on Wednesday briefs over violent border standoff that claims lives of soldiers on both the side. Ministry's spokesperson says that 'Indian troops crossed the LAC and entered in our territorial region that further leads to faceoff between both the armies', he also added that 'Military and diplomatic talks are underway to diffuse the tensions'.

'In a very close diplomatic communication with India', China's briefing on India faceoff

As many as 35 Chinese troops died, including one senior officer, in a fierce clash with the Indian Army in the Galwan Valley in eastern Ladakh on June 15, hints US Intelligence.

35 Chinese troops dead in clash with Indian Army, says US Intelligence

Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian in a press release said that India and China at this point in time are in close communication with each other in a bid to try and diffuse the tensions at the border.

Chinese spokesperson Zhao Lijian: Indian troops violated protocols, attacked Chinese troops

The Indian Army on June 16 has confirmed that the number of Indian soldiers martyred in the “violent face-off” with Chinese troops in the Galwan Valley on June 15 night is now 20. Many Indian soldiers are said to be in the custody of China and 4 are critically injured. Watch report.

India-China face-off: 4 Indian soldiers critically injured, 20 martyred confirms Indian Army

Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh on Tuesday called for a complete ban on Chinese products following a violent face-off between Indian and Chinese troops in Galwan Valley, Ladakh.&nbsp;Three Indian Army personnel, one officer and two soldiers, were martyred in the violent standoff that occurred on Monday night between the Indian and Chinese troops.&nbsp;

"During the de-escalation process underway in the Galwan Valley, a violent face-off took place on Monday night with casualties. The loss of lives on the Indian side includes an officer and two soldiers," the Army said in a statement.

Whereas Harbhajan Singh, taking to social media platform Twitter, wrote: “Ban all Chinese products #BoycottChineseProducts”

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A divisional Commander Level meeting is going on at the Eastern Ladakh Sector to defuse the border situation in China.&nbsp;

The Indian Army further said that “casualties suffered on both sides” in violent face-off during the de-escalation process.&nbsp;

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Meanwhile, China's foreign ministry when asked about Indian Army reporting casualties during the clash with its troops accused Indian troops of crossing the border and "attacking Chinese personnel", AFP added.

China's Global Times quoting the foreign minister said that "Indian troops on Monday seriously violated consensus of the two sides by illegally crossing the border twice and carrying out provocative attacks on Chinese soldiers, resulting in serious physical clashes"

"China has lodged solemn representations with the Indian side and urged it to strictly restrain its frontline troops from crossing the border or taking any unilateral action that may complicate the border situation," the Global Times quoted the foreign minister as saying.

"China and India agreed to resolve the bilateral issues through dialogue to ease the border situation and maintain peace and tranquillity in border areas," the Global Times quoted the Chinese foreign minister as saying.

Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh on Tuesday called for a complete ban on Chinese products following a violent face-off between Indian and Chinese troops in Galwan Valley, Ladakh.

Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh on Tuesday called for a complete ban on Chinese products following a violent face-off between Indian and Chinese troops in Galwan Valley, Ladakh. Three Indian Army personnel, one officer and two soldiers, were martyred in the violent standoff that occurred on Monday night between the Indian and Chinese troops. "During the de-escalation process underway in the Galwan Valley, a violent face-off took place on Monday night with casualties. The loss of lives on the Indian side includes an officer and two soldiers," the Army said in a statement. Whereas Harbhajan Singh, taking to social media platform Twitter, wrote: “Ban all Chinese products #BoycottChineseProducts” ALSO READ: BCCI identifies September 26 to November 8 for IPL 2020: Report Ban all Chinese products #BoycottChineseProducts https://t.co/nzaNc3DyoE — Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) June 16, 2020 × A divisional Commander Level meeting is going on at the Eastern Ladakh Sector to defuse the border situation in China. The Indian Army further said that “casualties suffered on both sides” in violent face-off during the de-escalation process. ALSO READ: 3 Indian soldiers martyred in clash with Chinese troops along LAC Meanwhile, China's foreign ministry when asked about Indian Army reporting casualties during the clash with its troops accused Indian troops of crossing the border and "attacking Chinese personnel", AFP added. China's Global Times quoting the foreign minister said that "Indian troops on Monday seriously violated consensus of the two sides by illegally crossing the border twice and carrying out provocative attacks on Chinese soldiers, resulting in serious physical clashes" "China has lodged solemn representations with the Indian side and urged it to strictly restrain its frontline troops from crossing the border or taking any unilateral action that may complicate the border situation," the Global Times quoted the foreign minister as saying. "China and India agreed to resolve the bilateral issues through dialogue to ease the border situation and maintain peace and tranquillity in border areas," the Global Times quoted the Chinese foreign minister as saying.

'#BanAllChineseProducts' - Harbhajan Singh lashes out at China after violent face-off with Indian Army at LAC

A force to reckon with or a paper dragon? A question aimed at understanding the so-called might of the People's Liberation Army (PLA). Tonight, this army is retreating from the border in Ladakh.

A force to reckon with or a paper dragon? A question aimed at understanding the so-called might of the People's Liberation Army (PLA). Tonight, this army is retreating from the border in Ladakh. And the question becomes all the more significant. Does the PLA live up to the eulogizing reports by the Chinese state media? Is their ground enough for the hyperbole and hubris around its capabilities? It is the largest military force in the world. It has the second-largest defence budget in the world and it's under the absolute control of the Chinese communist party. The People's Liberation Army has grown more assertive during this pandemic. It is militarizing disputed islands in the South China sea, it is intensifying pressure on Taiwan and is attempting to grab territories at the India-China border. But lost in the hyperbole of its might and technological prowess is a sense of perspective. The PLA continues to be plagued by enduring weaknesses. The conscription challenge Technically the military service is mandatory for all Chinese citizens. The practice of conscription is held high even in the Chinese constitution. But the conscription cycle comes with its own set of challenges. The PLA is said to rely on approximately 800,000 conscripts that have to serve for a period of two years. Each conscript is trained for 90 days along with 15 days of political indoctrination. Due to this policy, the forces lose 20 to 35 per cent of their combat power for a period of three to four months annually. It recruits heavily but fails to retain professionals. Professionalism of recruits The second big challenge is recruiting and retaining qualified personnel. China's army recruits a higher number of poor youth from rural backgrounds. They join for the perks. The educated city dwellers tend to leave. Experts blame the one-child policy for this. A policy which is said to produce pampered children who cannot withstand military discipline. When in the army, they're dissatisfied the post-service perks are few. This weakens the force by depriving it of high-quality professionals. Civilian oversight The PLA is characterized by extremely weak civilian control. There's an almost total absence of civilian oversight. The only civilian in the military's chain of command is said to be the chairman of China's Central Military Commission President Xi Jinping himself. This leads to rampant corruption and allows the PLA to demand and spend its budget without accountability. There is no discussion or debate over the levels of allocations funding or PLA strategies in the National People's Congress. Operational initiative The CCP doesn't allow decision making at lower levels. It's the same with the PLA. This prevents the front-line commanders from taking initiative. It hinders soldiers from responding quickly to developments. The result is confusion and frustration at lower levels as troops await decisions from above. Insufficient training The videos don't tell the real story, they gloss over the fact that China's soldiers undergo insufficient training in conditions that are not challenging enough. Military exercises are not seen as a chance to identify problems. The aim is to always succeed. This reduces military training into opportunities to impress superiors. A few headlines give a preview to what it is. The military's orienteering team was disqualified for cheating at the military world games held in China last year and in 2015, Chinese troops as part of a UN peacekeeping force in Sudan are said to have fled the battlefield rather than engage in combat. This is the People's Liberation Army, burdened with organizational problems and riddled with inefficiencies. Neither perfect nor invincible.

Reasons why China's People's Liberation Army is not invincible

The People's Liberation Army serves as an indoctrination tool of the Communist Party. Soldiers are forced to study communist writings to such a degree that they can recite them verbatim.

Every civilian is encouraged to emulate these soldiers by enrolling in the army. They are forced to undergo physically demanding recruit training.

But what happens if someone refuses? What happens if someone decides to quit the PLA?

The Chinese government makes sure to create trouble&nbsp;in their lives.&nbsp;

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This is the story of a man called Zhang Moukang. He was a university student from China's southern Hainan province. He joined the Chinese army and within a month, he wanted to leave.&nbsp;

And this isn't a very old story, this happened in December 2019. The time when China was hiding the Wuhan virus.

So Zhang wanted to quit. What happened next is a matter of record. It has been documented on the official English website of the PLA. The Chinese army made an example out of Zhang.

He was subjected to eight different types of punishment. The punishments that every recruit planning to quit the army will face.

Let's list them out:&nbsp;

First, He will be branded as &nbsp;'seriously discreditable'.

They have such a list in China. The list of people who are 'seriously discreditable' in fulfilling national defence obligations. He will be banned from travelling abroad, purchasing real estate, from taking long-distance trains or buses, from even taking loans and insurance services.&nbsp;All of this will be for a period of two years.

Punishment number two, which will be for life. &nbsp;

He won't get a job as a civil servant. Not even a temporary assignment. He won't be recruited by government agencies or enterprises for life.

Punishment number three,&nbsp;

Your military service status will forever be changed to 'rejection of military service'.

In China, this translates into the life-long stigma. 
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Fourth punishment, he can't go back to college. For two years, will be forbidden from re-entering college. So he can't resume your studies.&nbsp;

Fifth, no preferential treatment. That's something compulsory servicemen are entitled to. Those who quit, obviously don't get it.&nbsp;

Sixth, he will be fined. A fine of 4,000 dollars plus reimbursement to the military worth 3,750 dollars.&nbsp;

This is money he will have to pay for the costs incurred during your training. Even if he did not finish it.

Seventh, he can't start any business. Not for two years at least.&nbsp;

And finally, he will be publicly shamed. His actions will be publicized in a way that they reach the broader society.

Zhang's information and his punishment will be on television, newspapers and social media.

The PLA has publicly named and shamed several former soldiers in the past. Only a few forces can be said to be as Orwellian as the PLA.

An army that declares war against its own soldiers. There is no liberation from the people's liberation army.

The People's Liberation Army serves as an indoctrination tool of the Communist Party. Soldiers are forced to study communist writings to such a degree that they can recite them verbatim.

The People's Liberation Army serves as an indoctrination tool of the Communist Party. Soldiers are forced to study communist writings to such a degree that they can recite them verbatim. Every civilian is encouraged to emulate these soldiers by enrolling in the army. They are forced to undergo physically demanding recruit training. But what happens if someone refuses? What happens if someone decides to quit the PLA? The Chinese government makes sure to create trouble in their lives. This is the story of a man called Zhang Moukang. He was a university student from China's southern Hainan province. He joined the Chinese army and within a month, he wanted to leave. And this isn't a very old story, this happened in December 2019. The time when China was hiding the Wuhan virus. So Zhang wanted to quit. What happened next is a matter of record. It has been documented on the official English website of the PLA. The Chinese army made an example out of Zhang. He was subjected to eight different types of punishment. The punishments that every recruit planning to quit the army will face. Let's list them out: First, He will be branded as 'seriously discreditable'. They have such a list in China. The list of people who are 'seriously discreditable' in fulfilling national defence obligations. He will be banned from travelling abroad, purchasing real estate, from taking long-distance trains or buses, from even taking loans and insurance services. All of this will be for a period of two years. Punishment number two, which will be for life. He won't get a job as a civil servant. Not even a temporary assignment. He won't be recruited by government agencies or enterprises for life. Punishment number three, Your military service status will forever be changed to 'rejection of military service'. In China, this translates into the life-long stigma. Fourth punishment, he can't go back to college. For two years, will be forbidden from re-entering college. So he can't resume your studies. Fifth, no preferential treatment. That's something compulsory servicemen are entitled to. Those who quit, obviously don't get it. Sixth, he will be fined. A fine of 4,000 dollars plus reimbursement to the military worth 3,750 dollars. This is money he will have to pay for the costs incurred during your training. Even if he did not finish it. Seventh, he can't start any business. Not for two years at least. And finally, he will be publicly shamed. His actions will be publicized in a way that they reach the broader society. Zhang's information and his punishment will be on television, newspapers and social media. The PLA has publicly named and shamed several former soldiers in the past. Only a few forces can be said to be as Orwellian as the PLA. An army that declares war against its own soldiers. There is no liberation from the people's liberation army.

What happens if someone decides to quit the People's Liberation Army?

The Chinese parliament is expected to pass the bill at a major political conference this week amid mounting global fears that Beijing could take full control of the city.

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Chinese troops have bolstered their border control measures in the Galwan Valley in the Aksai Chin region of the Sino-India border, official media here reported on Monday.

The Chinese action followed "India's recent, illegal construction of defence facilities across the border into Chinese territory in the Galwan Valley region," a write-up in the state-run Global Times tabloid said, quoting unnamed military sources.

"Since early May, India has been crossing the boundary line in the Galwan Valley region and entering Chinese territory.

"The Indian side built defence fortifications and obstacles to disrupt Chinese border defence troops' normal patrol activities," the report claimed.

There was no immediate reaction from either the Ministry of External Affairs or the Indian military.

A military official in New Delhi on condition of anonymity said such incidents happen along the un-demarcated Sino-India border due to the varying perceptions of the frontier by the two sides.

On May 5, around 250 Indian and Chinese army personnel clashed in Pangong Tso lake area in Eastern Ladakh.

Four days later, there was a similar face-off near Naku La Pass in North Sikkim.

Reacting to the two border incidents, India last week said it remained committed to maintaining peace and tranquillity along the border with China noting that such incidents could have been avoided if there was common perception about the frontier.

External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Anurag Srivastava said on May 14 that India and China attach utmost importance to ensuring peace and tranquillity in all areas of Sino-India border regions and referred to an affirmation about it by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping in their two informal summits.

"Occasionally, however, on account of difference in perception of the alignment of the Line of Actual Control (LAC), situations have arisen on the ground that could have been avoided if we had a common perception of the Line of Control (LAC)," he said.

The LAC is the de-facto border between the two nations.

He further said, "The Indian side remains committed to the objective of maintaining peace and tranquillity in the India-China border areas."

When asked about the latest incidents, Indian Army chief Gen M M Naravane said the Indian troops were maintaining their "posture" along the border with China while infrastructure development in the areas was also on track.

"There were two incidents at Eastern Ladakh and North Sikkim where aggressive behaviour by both sides resulted in minor injuries to troops post which both sides disengaged after dialogue and interaction at the local level," he said last week.

The troops of India and China were engaged in a 73-day stand-off in the Doklam tri-junction in 2017.

The India-China border dispute covers the 3,488-km-long Line of Actual Control, the de-facto border between the two countries.

China claims Arunachal Pradesh as part of southern Tibet while India contests it.

Both sides have been asserting that pending the final resolution of the boundary issue, it is necessary to maintain peace and tranquillity in the border areas.

Prime Minister Modi and Chinese President Xi held their first informal summit in April 2018 in the Chinese city of Wuhan, months after the Doklam standoff.

During the summit, the two leaders decided to issue "strategic guidance" to their militaries to strengthen communications so that they can build trust and understanding.

Modi and Xi held their second informal summit in Mamallapuram near Chennai in October last year with a focus on further broadening bilateral ties.

Chinese troops have bolstered their border control measures in the Galwan Valley in the Aksai Chin region of the Sino-India border, official media here reported on Monday.

Chinese troops have bolstered their border control measures in the Galwan Valley in the Aksai Chin region of the Sino-India border, official media here reported on Monday. The Chinese action followed "India's recent, illegal construction of defence facilities across the border into Chinese territory in the Galwan Valley region," a write-up in the state-run Global Times tabloid said, quoting unnamed military sources. "Since early May, India has been crossing the boundary line in the Galwan Valley region and entering Chinese territory. "The Indian side built defence fortifications and obstacles to disrupt Chinese border defence troops' normal patrol activities," the report claimed. There was no immediate reaction from either the Ministry of External Affairs or the Indian military. A military official in New Delhi on condition of anonymity said such incidents happen along the un-demarcated Sino-India border due to the varying perceptions of the frontier by the two sides. On May 5, around 250 Indian and Chinese army personnel clashed in Pangong Tso lake area in Eastern Ladakh. Four days later, there was a similar face-off near Naku La Pass in North Sikkim. Reacting to the two border incidents, India last week said it remained committed to maintaining peace and tranquillity along the border with China noting that such incidents could have been avoided if there was common perception about the frontier. External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Anurag Srivastava said on May 14 that India and China attach utmost importance to ensuring peace and tranquillity in all areas of Sino-India border regions and referred to an affirmation about it by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping in their two informal summits. "Occasionally, however, on account of difference in perception of the alignment of the Line of Actual Control (LAC), situations have arisen on the ground that could have been avoided if we had a common perception of the Line of Control (LAC)," he said. The LAC is the de-facto border between the two nations. He further said, "The Indian side remains committed to the objective of maintaining peace and tranquillity in the India-China border areas." When asked about the latest incidents, Indian Army chief Gen M M Naravane said the Indian troops were maintaining their "posture" along the border with China while infrastructure development in the areas was also on track. "There were two incidents at Eastern Ladakh and North Sikkim where aggressive behaviour by both sides resulted in minor injuries to troops post which both sides disengaged after dialogue and interaction at the local level," he said last week. The troops of India and China were engaged in a 73-day stand-off in the Doklam tri-junction in 2017. The India-China border dispute covers the 3,488-km-long Line of Actual Control, the de-facto border between the two countries. China claims Arunachal Pradesh as part of southern Tibet while India contests it. Both sides have been asserting that pending the final resolution of the boundary issue, it is necessary to maintain peace and tranquillity in the border areas. Prime Minister Modi and Chinese President Xi held their first informal summit in April 2018 in the Chinese city of Wuhan, months after the Doklam standoff. During the summit, the two leaders decided to issue "strategic guidance" to their militaries to strengthen communications so that they can build trust and understanding. Modi and Xi held their second informal summit in Mamallapuram near Chennai in October last year with a focus on further broadening bilateral ties.

Chinese military bolsters troops in Aksai Chin region in Sino-India border: Report

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Gravitas: The exorbitant cost of quitting people's liberation army

Shocking video shows up Uighur Muslim prisoners shackled and blindfolded in Korla, Xinjiang, China

Shocking video shows hundreds of blindfolded and bound Uighur Muslims

Ahead of a massive military exercise planned along the China border by India, soldiers of Indian and Chinese Army were engaged in a face-off near the northern bank of Pangong Tso Lake in Ladakh but disengaged after talks between the two sides there.

Ladakh: Indian, Chinese soldiers engage in face-off near Pangong lake

Indian Army, PLA 'face-off' at Pangong Tso Lake: Why China eyes Himachal Pradesh, Sikkim & Arunachal Pradesh

China outlined plans to build a modern, high-tech army in a national defence plan published Wednesday while accusing Washington of undermining global strategic stability and warning against Taiwanese independence.

The first white paper since 2012 gives a rare insight into the world's largest army and Beijing's military ambitions.

"International strategic competition is on the rise," the document says, adding that the United States has adjusted its national security and defence strategies and adopted "unilateral policies".

The US "has provoked and intensified competition among major countries, significantly increased its defence expenditure, pushed for additional capacity in nuclear, outer space, cyber and missile defence, and undermined global strategic stability".

The plan calls for more cutting-edge technology in the People's Liberation Army (PLA) arsenal, admitting it "still lags far behind the world's leading militaries".

War is evolving towards "intelligent warfare", the national security plan says, citing a growing use of AI, big data, cloud computing and "new and high-tech military technologies based on IT".&nbsp;

China's defence spending is second only to the United States, and it said earlier this year it planned to increase it by 7.5 per cent in 2019.

Despite the ambitious plans, it insists the Chinese army is a "staunch force for world peace".

But within its own borders, it is less sanguine, promising to "crackdown" on separatists in Xinjiang and Tibet.&nbsp;

Beijing is firmer still on the self-ruled island of Taiwan -- which China views as its own territory -- and makes "no promise to renounce the use of force" in bringing it back into the fold.

"China must be and will be reunited," the paper reads. "China has the firm resolve and the ability to safeguard national sovereignty... and will never allow the secession of any part of its territory by anyone."

It says Taiwan "separatists" are the biggest threat to the peaceful reunification of the country.

"The PLA will resolutely defeat anyone attempting to separate Taiwan from China," is says.

The PLA has been focused on catching up with technology used by armed forces in the US and western Europe and is reportedly building a third aircraft carrier as well as developing new generation destroyer vessels, fighter jets and ballistic missiles. 
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China outlined plans to build a modern, high-tech army in a national defence plan published Wednesday while accusing Washington of undermining global strategic stability and warning against Taiwanese independence.

China outlined plans to build a modern, high-tech army in a national defence plan published Wednesday while accusing Washington of undermining global strategic stability and warning against Taiwanese independence. The first white paper since 2012 gives a rare insight into the world's largest army and Beijing's military ambitions. "International strategic competition is on the rise," the document says, adding that the United States has adjusted its national security and defence strategies and adopted "unilateral policies". The US "has provoked and intensified competition among major countries, significantly increased its defence expenditure, pushed for additional capacity in nuclear, outer space, cyber and missile defence, and undermined global strategic stability". The plan calls for more cutting-edge technology in the People's Liberation Army (PLA) arsenal, admitting it "still lags far behind the world's leading militaries". War is evolving towards "intelligent warfare", the national security plan says, citing a growing use of AI, big data, cloud computing and "new and high-tech military technologies based on IT". China's defence spending is second only to the United States, and it said earlier this year it planned to increase it by 7.5 per cent in 2019. Despite the ambitious plans, it insists the Chinese army is a "staunch force for world peace". But within its own borders, it is less sanguine, promising to "crackdown" on separatists in Xinjiang and Tibet. Beijing is firmer still on the self-ruled island of Taiwan -- which China views as its own territory -- and makes "no promise to renounce the use of force" in bringing it back into the fold. "China must be and will be reunited," the paper reads. "China has the firm resolve and the ability to safeguard national sovereignty... and will never allow the secession of any part of its territory by anyone." It says Taiwan "separatists" are the biggest threat to the peaceful reunification of the country. "The PLA will resolutely defeat anyone attempting to separate Taiwan from China," is says. The PLA has been focused on catching up with technology used by armed forces in the US and western Europe and is reportedly building a third aircraft carrier as well as developing new generation destroyer vessels, fighter jets and ballistic missiles.

China eyes high-tech army, says US undermines global stability

Ceremonial border personnel meetings on the occasion of "International Labour Day" were conducted at Chinese BPM huts at Moldo and TWT meeting points opposite eastern Ladakh in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday.

"The ceremonial border personnel meeting was marked by saluting the national flag by members of the delegations. This was followed by the ceremonial address by delegation leaders and exchange of greetings," Army PRO said in a statement.

Both sides reflected the mutual desire of maintaining peace,&nbsp;tranquillity and improving relations at functional level at the border areas.&nbsp;

On the occasion, a cultural programme was organised by the Chinese side which showcased its vibrant culture and traditions.

"Both the delegations interacted in a free, congenial and cordial environment. The delegations parted amidst a feeling of friendship and commitment towards enhancing the existing cordial relations and maintaining peace along the border areas," the statement read.&nbsp; 
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Ceremonial border personnel meetings on the occasion of "International Labour Day" were conducted at Chinese BPM huts at Moldo and TWT meeting points opposite eastern Ladakh in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday.

Ceremonial border personnel meetings on the occasion of "International Labour Day" were conducted at Chinese BPM huts at Moldo and TWT meeting points opposite eastern Ladakh in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday. "The ceremonial border personnel meeting was marked by saluting the national flag by members of the delegations. This was followed by the ceremonial address by delegation leaders and exchange of greetings," Army PRO said in a statement. Both sides reflected the mutual desire of maintaining peace, tranquillity and improving relations at functional level at the border areas. On the occasion, a cultural programme was organised by the Chinese side which showcased its vibrant culture and traditions. "Both the delegations interacted in a free, congenial and cordial environment. The delegations parted amidst a feeling of friendship and commitment towards enhancing the existing cordial relations and maintaining peace along the border areas," the statement read. (Photo courtesy: WION)

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