Days after an Indian national repotedly singled out and detained at the Sanghai Airport for 18 hours, the Ministry of External Affairs on Monday (Dec 08) issued a firm Massage to China against mistreatment of its citizens, saying Indians transiting through Chinese airports should not be "selectively targeted, arbitrarily detained or harassed" and urged Beijing to "respect" regulations concerning international air travel.&nbsp;"We fully share your concern following the recent incident at Shanghai airport that you have cited. We expect the Chinese authorities to provide assurances that Indian citizens transiting through Chinese airports will not be selectively targeted, arbitrarily detained or harassed and that regulations governing international air travel will be respected by the Chinese side," MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, answering a query on the incident.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/earthquake-of-7-6-magnitude-hits-japan-tsunami-warning-issued-1765205745134">Earthquake of 7.6 magnitude hits Japan, tsunami warning issued</a>&nbsp;The statement follows growing concerns regarding the selective targeting of Indian nationals in China. Jaiswal was responding to a query related to Arunachal Women Pema Wangjom Thongdok, who was detained and questioned at the Shanghai airport, with Chinese officials claiming her Indian passport was invalid since Arunachal Pradesh is part of China.&nbsp;The MEA also advised Indians travelling to China or transiting through a Chinese airport to remain alert. "MEA would advise Indian nationals to exercise due discretion while travelling to or transiting through China," the MEA spokesperson added.&nbsp;Thangdok, a UK-based Indian national, was travelling from London to Japan in November with a layover in Shanghai, when she was singled out and "humiliated" by Chinese immigration officials and was confined to the transit area without proper food and facilities.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indigo-crisis-refunds-worth-rs-827-crore-initiated-remaining-claims-under-process-says-airline-air-india-indigo-ceo-1765200084959">IndiGo crisis: Refunds worth Rs 827 crore initiated, remaining claims under process, says airline</a>&nbsp;India, at the time, raised a strong objection over the incident involving Thongdok, calling the detention "arbitrary" and lodging a strong demarche with China in both Beijing and New Delhi.&nbsp;China, however, rejected allegations of harassment levelled by Thongdok and stated that "the lawful rights and interests of the person concerned were fully protected and no compulsory measures were taken on her."<h2>India–China travel resumes after five years</h2>India and China resumed direct flights in October 2025, ending a freeze imposed after the 2020 border clashes at Galwan and pandemic restrictions. India also restored tourist visas for Chinese nationals, while China eased visa rules for Indian travellers.&nbsp;The reopening followed sustained diplomatic engagement, military-level talks and confidence-building measures along the border, signalling a broader thaw and a push to normalise travel, trade and people-to-people movement between India and China. &nbsp;

The MEA also advised Indians travelling to China or transiting through a Chinese airport to exercise due discretion. 

Days after an Indian national repotedly singled out and detained at the Sanghai Airport for 18 hours, the Ministry of External Affairs on Monday (Dec 08) issued a firm Massage to China against mistreatment of its citizens, saying Indians transiting through Chinese airports should not be "selectively targeted, arbitrarily detained or harassed" and urged Beijing to "respect" regulations concerning international air travel. "We fully share your concern following the recent incident at Shanghai airport that you have cited. We expect the Chinese authorities to provide assurances that Indian citizens transiting through Chinese airports will not be selectively targeted, arbitrarily detained or harassed and that regulations governing international air travel will be respected by the Chinese side," MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, answering a query on the incident. Also Read: Earthquake of 7.6 magnitude hits Japan, tsunami warning issued The statement follows growing concerns regarding the selective targeting of Indian nationals in China. Jaiswal was responding to a query related to Arunachal Women Pema Wangjom Thongdok, who was detained and questioned at the Shanghai airport, with Chinese officials claiming her Indian passport was invalid since Arunachal Pradesh is part of China. The MEA also advised Indians travelling to China or transiting through a Chinese airport to remain alert. "MEA would advise Indian nationals to exercise due discretion while travelling to or transiting through China," the MEA spokesperson added. Thangdok, a UK-based Indian national, was travelling from London to Japan in November with a layover in Shanghai, when she was singled out and "humiliated" by Chinese immigration officials and was confined to the transit area without proper food and facilities. Also Read: IndiGo crisis: Refunds worth Rs 827 crore initiated, remaining claims under process, says airline India, at the time, raised a strong objection over the incident involving Thongdok, calling the detention "arbitrary" and lodging a strong demarche with China in both Beijing and New Delhi. China, however, rejected allegations of harassment levelled by Thongdok and stated that "the lawful rights and interests of the person concerned were fully protected and no compulsory measures were taken on her." India–China travel resumes after five years India and China resumed direct flights in October 2025, ending a freeze imposed after the 2020 border clashes at Galwan and pandemic restrictions. India also restored tourist visas for Chinese nationals, while China eased visa rules for Indian travellers. The reopening followed sustained diplomatic engagement, military-level talks and confidence-building measures along the border, signalling a broader thaw and a push to normalise travel, trade and people-to-people movement between India and China.

The MEA also advised Indians travelling to China or transiting through a Chinese airport to exercise due discretion.&nbsp;

Don’t 'selectively target' Indians: MEA seeks assurance from China after Shanghai airport row

The Indian and Chinese forces on Wednesday (Oct 30) completed the disengagement process at the two friction points along the&nbsp;Line of Actual Control (LAC):&nbsp;Depsang and&nbsp;Demchok.

Patrolling will soon resume at these points following local commander-level talks between the two sides.

As India celebrates Diwali, the Indian troops are also expected to share sweets with their Chinese counterparts tomorrow (Oct 31).

The two nations had initiated the&nbsp;disengagement process at&nbsp;Depsang and&nbsp;Demchok earlier this week. A meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese leader Xi Jinping further paved the way for reconciliation.&nbsp;

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The military standoff between the two giants that started four years ago with bloody clashes in Ladakh's Galwan valley&nbsp;ended last week as both nations agreed to monitor the border, opening the door for better political and commercial relations.

Last Friday (Oct 25), the Chinese foreign ministry also confirmed that the disengagement process between the two sides had begun.&nbsp;

This work is progressing "smoothly", said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian during a press briefing.

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"In accordance with the recent resolutions on border issues, the Chinese and Indian frontier troops are engaged in relevant work, progressing smoothly at present," the spokesperson added.

India believes India's bilateral ties with China will normalise only after the situation at the de-facto border returns to what it was before May 2020.

Last week, while meeting with China's Xi, PM Modi said maintaining peace at the border should remain “our priority”.

"This is our first formal meeting after five years. Excellency, we welcome the agreements that we have reached over the border. Maintaining peace and tranquility over the border should remain our priority, and mutual trust, mutual respect and mutual sensitivity should remain the basis of our relationship. I am confident that we will hold talks with an open heart and our discussions would be constructive," PM Modi said at the meeting.

(With inputs from agencies)

The Indian and Chinese forces on Wednesday (Oct 30) completed the disengagement process at the two friction points along the Line of Actual Control (LAC): Depsang and Demchok.

The Indian and Chinese forces on Wednesday (Oct 30) completed the disengagement process at the two friction points along the Line of Actual Control (LAC): Depsang and Demchok. Patrolling will soon resume at these points following local commander-level talks between the two sides. As India celebrates Diwali, the Indian troops are also expected to share sweets with their Chinese counterparts tomorrow (Oct 31). The two nations had initiated the disengagement process at Depsang and Demchok earlier this week. A meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese leader Xi Jinping further paved the way for reconciliation. Also read: Indian Army Chief warns against China’s tactics along LAC, says, ‘situation stable, but not normal’ The military standoff between the two giants that started four years ago with bloody clashes in Ladakh's Galwan valley ended last week as both nations agreed to monitor the border, opening the door for better political and commercial relations. Last Friday (Oct 25), the Chinese foreign ministry also confirmed that the disengagement process between the two sides had begun. This work is progressing "smoothly", said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian during a press briefing. Also read: ‘We have a problem, but there’s no role for third party’: India’s EAM Jaishankar on border dispute with China "In accordance with the recent resolutions on border issues, the Chinese and Indian frontier troops are engaged in relevant work, progressing smoothly at present," the spokesperson added. India believes India's bilateral ties with China will normalise only after the situation at the de-facto border returns to what it was before May 2020. Last week, while meeting with China's Xi, PM Modi said maintaining peace at the border should remain “our priority”. "This is our first formal meeting after five years. Excellency, we welcome the agreements that we have reached over the border. Maintaining peace and tranquility over the border should remain our priority, and mutual trust, mutual respect and mutual sensitivity should remain the basis of our relationship. I am confident that we will hold talks with an open heart and our discussions would be constructive," PM Modi said at the meeting. (With inputs from agencies)

Indian, Chinese forces complete disengagement at two points along LAC, patrolling to resume soon

Indian Army sources reportedly said Friday (Oct 25) that Indian and Chinese forces will complete&nbsp;disengagement at two key friction points by October&nbsp;28-29, marking a major thaw in a relationship that has remained largely strained over the past four years.

News agency ANI quoted the army sources as saying that the latest agreements will be applicable only to Depsang and Demchok and not to other places.

"This agreement will not be applicable to other friction zones. Troops from both sides will fall back to positions they held pre-April 2020 and they will patrol areas where they patrolled till April 2020. Regular ground commanders meetings will continue to be held. A particulate strength of troops in the patrols has been identified and inform each other when we are going to patrol to avoid any miscommunication. All temporary infrastructure like sheds or tents and troops will be removed. The two sides will have surveillance over the area. Patrolling points in the Depsang and Demchok will be the points where we had been patrolling traditionally pre-April 2020," the sources told ANI.

The sources added that the Indian Army and Chinese Army will start patrolling up to their respective patrolling points by the end of this month.

Earlier on Friday, Indian defence officials said that the disengagement of Indian and Chinese troops had begun at the two points.

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Demchok and Despang are the last two friction points of the 2020 standoff (between India and China) along the Line of Actual Control (LAC).

The above development came after Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh asserted that border consensus had been achieved to restore the ground situation based on the principles of equal and mutual security between India and China along the LAC.

Addressing the Chanakya Defence Dialogue, Defence Minister Singh said New Delhi and Beijing had been involved in talks both at diplomatic and military levels to resolve their differences in certain areas along&nbsp;the LAC.

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"The consensus achieved includes patrolling and grazing in the traditional areas. This is the power of engaging in continuous dialogue because sooner or later solutions will emerge," Singh said.

The two nations had&nbsp;reached an agreement on patrolling along the LAC on Monday (Oct&nbsp;21), two&nbsp;days ahead of the historic meeting between Indian PM Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping.

(With inputs from agencies)

Indian Army sources reportedly said Friday (Oct 25) that Indian and Chinese forces will complete disengagement at two key friction points by October 28-29, marking a major thaw in a relationship that has remained largely strained over the past four years.

Indian Army sources reportedly said Friday (Oct 25) that Indian and Chinese forces will complete disengagement at two key friction points by October 28-29, marking a major thaw in a relationship that has remained largely strained over the past four years. News agency ANI quoted the army sources as saying that the latest agreements will be applicable only to Depsang and Demchok and not to other places. "This agreement will not be applicable to other friction zones. Troops from both sides will fall back to positions they held pre-April 2020 and they will patrol areas where they patrolled till April 2020. Regular ground commanders meetings will continue to be held. A particulate strength of troops in the patrols has been identified and inform each other when we are going to patrol to avoid any miscommunication. All temporary infrastructure like sheds or tents and troops will be removed. The two sides will have surveillance over the area. Patrolling points in the Depsang and Demchok will be the points where we had been patrolling traditionally pre-April 2020," the sources told ANI. The sources added that the Indian Army and Chinese Army will start patrolling up to their respective patrolling points by the end of this month. Earlier on Friday, Indian defence officials said that the disengagement of Indian and Chinese troops had begun at the two points. Also read: India-China border row: Disengagement of troops begins in Eastern Ladakh's Demchok, Depsang Demchok and Despang are the last two friction points of the 2020 standoff (between India and China) along the Line of Actual Control (LAC). The above development came after Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh asserted that border consensus had been achieved to restore the ground situation based on the principles of equal and mutual security between India and China along the LAC. Addressing the Chanakya Defence Dialogue, Defence Minister Singh said New Delhi and Beijing had been involved in talks both at diplomatic and military levels to resolve their differences in certain areas along the LAC. Also read: ‘We have a problem, but there’s no role for third party’: India’s EAM Jaishankar on border dispute with China "The consensus achieved includes patrolling and grazing in the traditional areas. This is the power of engaging in continuous dialogue because sooner or later solutions will emerge," Singh said. The two nations had reached an agreement on patrolling along the LAC on Monday (Oct 21), two days ahead of the historic meeting between Indian PM Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping. (With inputs from agencies)

India, China to complete disengagement at two friction points by Oct 28-29

India issued just 2,000 visas to Chinese nationals in 2024 compared to 200,000 visas issued in 2019-20. According to a report in the Hindustan Times, about 200,000 visas were issued to Chinese nationals in 2019 before Covid pandemic and the June 15, 2020 Galwan clash.

This number was brought down to just 2,000 in 2024 following a structural screening of Chinese nationals seeking to visit India.&nbsp;

On June 15, 2020, twenty Indian soldiers died on the line of duty while thwarting a PLA incursion into Indian territory in eastern Ladakh. An undisclosed number of Chinese soldiers also lost their lives in the clash. The ties between India and China subsequently went down the slope amid Chinese expansionist ambitions that face persistent strategic challenge from India&nbsp;and beyond the unresolved Himalayan frontiers between the two Asian powerhouses.&nbsp;

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The Hindustan Times report added that the government has granted around 1,500 visas to Chinese nationals in recent months.&nbsp;

Of these, around 1,000 visas were issued to meet the requirements of the Indian electronics industry, it added.&nbsp;

Another 1,000 visas of Chinese nationals are reportedly being processed, primarily for the electronics sector, following rigorous screening procedures.

The last full-fledged bilateral meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese leader Xi Jinping took place in November 2019 in Brazil during BRICS summit. Seven months later, in June 2020, the India-China ties ebbed to the lowest in decades after Galwan clash.&nbsp;

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New Delhi has called for the restoration of status quo along the Line of Actual Control. Over 50,000 troops and heavy equipment continue to be deployed on both sides of the Line of Actual Control.

Meanwhile, Beijing on June 5, 2024,&nbsp;congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on winning a third term in power and said it stands ready to work with India bearing in mind the overall interests of bilateral ties.

(With inputs from agencies)

India issued just 2,000 visas to Chinese nationals in 2024 compared to 200,000 visas issued in 2019-20. According to a report in the Hindustan Times, about 200,000 visas were issued to Chinese nationals in 2019 before Covid pandemic and the June 15, 2020 Galwan clash.

India issued just 2,000 visas to Chinese nationals in 2024 compared to 200,000 visas issued in 2019-20. According to a report in the Hindustan Times, about 200,000 visas were issued to Chinese nationals in 2019 before Covid pandemic and the June 15, 2020 Galwan clash. This number was brought down to just 2,000 in 2024 following a structural screening of Chinese nationals seeking to visit India. On June 15, 2020, twenty Indian soldiers died on the line of duty while thwarting a PLA incursion into Indian territory in eastern Ladakh. An undisclosed number of Chinese soldiers also lost their lives in the clash. The ties between India and China subsequently went down the slope amid Chinese expansionist ambitions that face persistent strategic challenge from India and beyond the unresolved Himalayan frontiers between the two Asian powerhouses. Also read | Taiwan slams China for protesting against India over election congratulatory message The Hindustan Times report added that the government has granted around 1,500 visas to Chinese nationals in recent months. Of these, around 1,000 visas were issued to meet the requirements of the Indian electronics industry, it added. Another 1,000 visas of Chinese nationals are reportedly being processed, primarily for the electronics sector, following rigorous screening procedures. The last full-fledged bilateral meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese leader Xi Jinping took place in November 2019 in Brazil during BRICS summit. Seven months later, in June 2020, the India-China ties ebbed to the lowest in decades after Galwan clash. Also watch | Gravitas: Is China increasing its nuclear stockpile with an eye on India? × New Delhi has called for the restoration of status quo along the Line of Actual Control. Over 50,000 troops and heavy equipment continue to be deployed on both sides of the Line of Actual Control. Meanwhile, Beijing on June 5, 2024, congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on winning a third term in power and said it stands ready to work with India bearing in mind the overall interests of bilateral ties. (With inputs from agencies)

From 200,000 to barely 2,000: India clamps down on visas issued to Chinese nationals

India and China's fragile relations worsened in the past few years, especially after the skirmishes between the Indian and Chinese armies and the fierce face-off in the Galwan Valley in 2020 when 20 Indian soldiers lost their lives. China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) also suffered massive losses but never shared the number of casualties.&nbsp;

India is expecting&nbsp;more skirmishes with the Chinese soldiers in future, the news agency Reuters reported citing a security assessment by Indian police in the Himalayan region of Ladakh. This comes as several reports have suggested that China has been ramping up military infrastructure in the region.&nbsp;

Concerns were also raised after last month's skirmish between Indian and Chinese&nbsp;soldiers along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the Tawang sector of Arunachal Pradesh. Reports said that during the face-off, soldiers from both sides sustained "minor injuries".

The assessment has been reviewed by Reuters and it is said to be part of a new, confidential research paper by the Ladakh Police. The paper was apparently submitted at a conference of top police officers held from January 20 to 22.&nbsp;

Local police in the border areas gathered intelligence reports and analysed the pattern of India-China military tensions over the years for this assessment.&nbsp;

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As quoted by the news agency, the paper had a reference to China's People’s Liberation Army, and said: "Given the domestic compulsions ... in China and their economic interests in the region, the PLA would continue to build up its military infrastructure and skirmishes would also get frequent which may or may not follow a pattern."&nbsp;

"If we analyse the pattern of skirmishes and tensions, the intensity has increased since 2013-2014 with an interval of every 2-3 years," it said.&nbsp;

It further mentioned that "with the massive infrastructure build-up by PLA on the Chinese side", both armies are apparently testing each other's reaction and strength of artillery and infantry mobilisation time.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

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India and China's fragile relations worsened in the past few years, especially after the skirmishes between the Indian and Chinese armies and the fierce face-off in the Galwan Valley in 2020 when 20 Indian soldiers lost their lives. China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) also suffered massive losses but never shared the number of casualties. India is expecting more skirmishes with the Chinese soldiers in future, the news agency Reuters reported citing a security assessment by Indian police in the Himalayan region of Ladakh. This comes as several reports have suggested that China has been ramping up military infrastructure in the region. Concerns were also raised after last month's skirmish between Indian and Chinese soldiers along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the Tawang sector of Arunachal Pradesh. Reports said that during the face-off, soldiers from both sides sustained "minor injuries". The assessment has been reviewed by Reuters and it is said to be part of a new, confidential research paper by the Ladakh Police. The paper was apparently submitted at a conference of top police officers held from January 20 to 22. Local police in the border areas gathered intelligence reports and analysed the pattern of India-China military tensions over the years for this assessment. WATCH | WION Dispatch: India issues notice to Pakistan to amend Indus Water Treaty × As quoted by the news agency, the paper had a reference to China's People’s Liberation Army, and said: "Given the domestic compulsions ... in China and their economic interests in the region, the PLA would continue to build up its military infrastructure and skirmishes would also get frequent which may or may not follow a pattern." "If we analyse the pattern of skirmishes and tensions, the intensity has increased since 2013-2014 with an interval of every 2-3 years," it said. It further mentioned that "with the massive infrastructure build-up by PLA on the Chinese side", both armies are apparently testing each other's reaction and strength of artillery and infantry mobilisation time. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

India expects more clashes with Chinese troops in Ladakh region: Report

Several Indian troops have reportedly been injured after clashes with China's PLA in Arunachal's Tawang sector. Reports says at least 600 Chinese soldiers were present, and the PLA suffered more injuries.

Gravitas: Indian, Chinese troops clash in Arunachal's Tawang sector

"On December 9, China's PLA troops encroached upon LAC in Yangtse, Tawang sector and attempted to change status quo. This was tackled by our troops in a determined manner. Our troops bravely stopped PLA from encroaching upon our territory and forced them to go back to their post," Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said in Rajya Sabha.

'PLA troops tried to change status quo in Tawang', says Rajnath Singh

A United States lawmaker has condemned China for selecting a PLA regiment commander involved in the 2020 Galwan Valley clash against India to become the torchbearer at the Winter Olympics.

Senator Jim Risch, a Republican who is a member of the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee, called the move “shameful” and said that the US will continue to support the sovereignty of India.

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“It’s shameful that Beijing chose a torchbearer for the Olympics 2022 who’s part of the military command that attacked India in 2020 and is implementing genocide against the Uyghurs. The US will continue to support Uyghur freedoms and the sovereignty of India,” Risch wrote on Twitter.

Meanwhile, India has said that it’s top diplomat in Beijing won’t be attending the Olympics and disparaged China for politicising the marquee event.

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Qi Fabao, the Chinese regiment commander, was among the troops present in 2020 during the high-altitude Himalayan skirmishes in Ladakh.

Fabao appeared on Chinese state broadcaster CCTV in December and said he was “ready to return to the battlefield and fight again”.

The skirmishes at the Galwan Valley took place in 2020 where 20 Indian soldiers were killed—a first in nearly six decades.

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Several rounds of talks have been taken place between the Indian and Chinese Army to diffuse the situation, but no conclusive result has emerged.

The Olympics has already been mired in controversy over politics and the COVID-19.

Several western nations, including the US, have refused to send officials to Beijing for Friday’s opening ceremony in protest against human rights abuses by the Chinese government, Coronavirus origins and crushing democracy in Hong Kong.

(With inputs from agencies)

A United States lawmaker has condemned China for selecting a PLA regiment commander involved in the 2020 Galwan Valley clash against India to become the torchbearer at the Winter Olympics.

A United States lawmaker has condemned China for selecting a PLA regiment commander involved in the 2020 Galwan Valley clash against India to become the torchbearer at the Winter Olympics. Senator Jim Risch, a Republican who is a member of the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee, called the move “shameful” and said that the US will continue to support the sovereignty of India. It's shameful that #Beijing chose a torchbearer for the #Olympics2022 who's part of the military command that attacked #India in 2020 and is implementing #genocide against the #Uyghurs. The U.S. will cont. to support #Uyghur freedoms & the sovereignty of India. — Senate Foreign Relations Committee Ranking Member (@SenateForeign) February 3, 2022 × “It’s shameful that Beijing chose a torchbearer for the Olympics 2022 who’s part of the military command that attacked India in 2020 and is implementing genocide against the Uyghurs. The US will continue to support Uyghur freedoms and the sovereignty of India,” Risch wrote on Twitter. Meanwhile, India has said that it’s top diplomat in Beijing won’t be attending the Olympics and disparaged China for politicising the marquee event. Also read | Galwan soldier row: India's top diplomat in China not to attend Beijing Winter Olympics ceremonies Qi Fabao, the Chinese regiment commander, was among the troops present in 2020 during the high-altitude Himalayan skirmishes in Ladakh. Fabao appeared on Chinese state broadcaster CCTV in December and said he was “ready to return to the battlefield and fight again”. The skirmishes at the Galwan Valley took place in 2020 where 20 Indian soldiers were killed—a first in nearly six decades. Also read | China suffered a huge loss in the Galwan Valley clash, ‘fabricated’ stories to the world: Australian newspaper Several rounds of talks have been taken place between the Indian and Chinese Army to diffuse the situation, but no conclusive result has emerged. The Olympics has already been mired in controversy over politics and the COVID-19. Several western nations, including the US, have refused to send officials to Beijing for Friday’s opening ceremony in protest against human rights abuses by the Chinese government, Coronavirus origins and crushing democracy in Hong Kong. (With inputs from agencies)

US lawmaker condemns China’s ‘shameful’ move of choosing Galwan soldier as torchbearer at Winter Olympics

In a report on China, Pentagon has said that Chinese officials have warned US officials not to interfere with Beijing’s relationship with India, adding that China has been taking “incremental and tactical actions” to press its claims at the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the eastern Ladakh sector with India.

“The PRC (People’s Republic of China) seeks to prevent border tensions from causing India to partner more closely with the United States. PRC officials have warned US officials to not interfere with the PRC's relationship with India,” the Department of Defense told the US Congress on Wednesday.

In a report titled ‘Military and Security Developments Involving the People’s Republic of China’ presented to the US Congress, the Pentagon also stated China unsuccessfully sought to prevent New Delhi from deepening its relationship with the US during and after the Ladakh standoff.

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It said that the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has approximately 975,000 active duty personnel in combat units and that it has “accelerated its training and fielding of equipment from the already fast pace of recent years”.

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“In 2020, acute tensions and clashes along the border with India resulted in significant PLA force build-up and establishment or enforcement of forward positions along the Line of Actual Control. These tensions likely provided the PLA with valuable real-world operational and tactical experience,” it noted.

It said that during the height of the border standoff between the PRC and India in 2020, the PLA installed a fibre optic network in remote areas of the western Himalayas to provide faster communications and increased protection from foreign interception.

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It noted that the PLA’s “Western Theater Command is oriented toward India and counterterrorism missions along China’s Central Asia borders.”

It also noted that diplomatic efforts are making slow progress as both sides resist losing perceived advantages on the border.

The Pentagon regularly reports to the Congress on the India-Chinese military standoff in eastern Ladakh.

The Pentagon has repeatedly referred to China as the "pacing challenge" for the US.

(With inputs from agencies)

In a report on China, Pentagon has said that Chinese officials have warned US officials not to interfere with Beijing’s relationship with India, adding that China has been taking “incremental and tactical actions” to press its claims at the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the eastern Ladakh sector with India.

In a report on China, Pentagon has said that Chinese officials have warned US officials not to interfere with Beijing’s relationship with India, adding that China has been taking “incremental and tactical actions” to press its claims at the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the eastern Ladakh sector with India. “The PRC (People’s Republic of China) seeks to prevent border tensions from causing India to partner more closely with the United States. PRC officials have warned US officials to not interfere with the PRC's relationship with India,” the Department of Defense told the US Congress on Wednesday. In a report titled ‘Military and Security Developments Involving the People’s Republic of China’ presented to the US Congress, the Pentagon also stated China unsuccessfully sought to prevent New Delhi from deepening its relationship with the US during and after the Ladakh standoff. Also read | India-China standoff: Beijing deploys 100 rocket launchers at high altitude areas It said that the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has approximately 975,000 active duty personnel in combat units and that it has “accelerated its training and fielding of equipment from the already fast pace of recent years”. Also read | Why is China trying to break India's chicken neck? “In 2020, acute tensions and clashes along the border with India resulted in significant PLA force build-up and establishment or enforcement of forward positions along the Line of Actual Control. These tensions likely provided the PLA with valuable real-world operational and tactical experience,” it noted. It said that during the height of the border standoff between the PRC and India in 2020, the PLA installed a fibre optic network in remote areas of the western Himalayas to provide faster communications and increased protection from foreign interception. Also read | China's Malacca dilemma: How India controls Indian Ocean chokepoints It noted that the PLA’s “Western Theater Command is oriented toward India and counterterrorism missions along China’s Central Asia borders.” It also noted that diplomatic efforts are making slow progress as both sides resist losing perceived advantages on the border. The Pentagon regularly reports to the Congress on the India-Chinese military standoff in eastern Ladakh. The Pentagon has repeatedly referred to China as the "pacing challenge" for the US. (With inputs from agencies)

China doesn’t want deeper US-India relations, taking 'actions’ to press territorial claims with neighbour: US

Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar said that trust with China had been deeply impaired after last summer's border clash which resulted in the first combat deaths in 45 years.

Jaishankar: Trust with China deeply impaired after border clash