The Indian Army said on Tuesday that corps commander level talks between India and China held on Monday&nbsp;at Moldo was held in a "cordial, positive &amp; constructive atmosphere" as both sides decided to "disengage with mutual consensus".

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"The modalities for disengagement from all friction areas in eastern Ladakh were discussed and will be taken forward by both sides," the Indian Army said.

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Meanwhile, China's ministry of foreign affairs said that both Indian and Chinese troops were engaged in second commander level talks and "it is the first after the Galwan Valley incident".

"We had candid talks and decided to take steps to cool down things at the border," the foreign ministry said.

Indian and Chinese military commanders had met on Monday amid tensions along the Line of Actual Control after clashes&nbsp;in the Galwan Vallery had led to the death of 20 Indian soldiers. The meeting reportedly lasted for 11 hours.

The first round of the Lt Gen-level talks was held on June 6 as both sides agreed to disengage gradually, however, Indian and Chinese troops clashed at the Galwan Valley on June 15-16.

Amid talks between the two sides, Army chief Manoj Mukund Naravane will be vising Leh today to review the situation with the 14 Corps officials amid tensions at the LAC. The Army chief will also be speaking to the commanders on the progress of talks between Indian military commanders and the Chinese military held on Monday.

Air Chief Marshal R K S Bhadauria had earlier visited Ladakh and Srinagar air bases to review the Indian Air Force's preparedness along the LAC.

The Indian Army has reportedly positioned additional troops to forward locations along the China border in the last one week after clashes erupted between the two sides.

Reports say the IAF has moved Sukhoi 30 MKI, Jaguar, Mirage 2000 aircraft and Apache attack helicopters in key air bases in Leh and Srinagar.

The Indian Army said on Tuesday that corps commander level talks between India and China held on Monday at Moldo was held in a "cordial, positive & constructive atmosphere" as both sides decided to "disengage with mutual consensus".

The Indian Army said on Tuesday that corps commander level talks between India and China held on Monday at Moldo was held in a "cordial, positive & constructive atmosphere" as both sides decided to "disengage with mutual consensus". Also Read: Indian, Chinese Army commanders meet lasts for 11 hours "The modalities for disengagement from all friction areas in eastern Ladakh were discussed and will be taken forward by both sides," the Indian Army said. Watch Video: Meanwhile, China's ministry of foreign affairs said that both Indian and Chinese troops were engaged in second commander level talks and "it is the first after the Galwan Valley incident". "We had candid talks and decided to take steps to cool down things at the border," the foreign ministry said. Indian and Chinese military commanders had met on Monday amid tensions along the Line of Actual Control after clashes in the Galwan Vallery had led to the death of 20 Indian soldiers. The meeting reportedly lasted for 11 hours. The first round of the Lt Gen-level talks was held on June 6 as both sides agreed to disengage gradually, however, Indian and Chinese troops clashed at the Galwan Valley on June 15-16. Amid talks between the two sides, Army chief Manoj Mukund Naravane will be vising Leh today to review the situation with the 14 Corps officials amid tensions at the LAC. The Army chief will also be speaking to the commanders on the progress of talks between Indian military commanders and the Chinese military held on Monday. Air Chief Marshal R K S Bhadauria had earlier visited Ladakh and Srinagar air bases to review the Indian Air Force's preparedness along the LAC. The Indian Army has reportedly positioned additional troops to forward locations along the China border in the last one week after clashes erupted between the two sides. Reports say the IAF has moved Sukhoi 30 MKI, Jaguar, Mirage 2000 aircraft and Apache attack helicopters in key air bases in Leh and Srinagar.

After commander-level talks, China says 'decided to take steps to cool down things at the border'

China foreign ministry in a press conference said it was in communication with India but refrained from giving the number of casulties the PLA had suffered during the border clash with Indian troops last week.

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"Don't have any information to add on the number of casualties faced in Galwan faceoff," the Chinese foreign ministry said.

India and China were involved in clash at Galwan Valley in Ladakh on June 15-16 which led to the death of 20 Indian soldiers, the Indian government had said. China has refused to divulge the number of soldiers killed during the clash even though China's state-run Global Times had said that there were casualties on its side as well.

Meanwhile, reports said that corps commander-level meeting will be held at Moldo on the Chinese side of the Line of Actual Control(LAC) opposite Chushul to discuss the ongoing dispute in Ladakh amid tensions at the border.

Indian Air Force chief Rakesh Badhuria had earlier said that the IAF has "full analysis" of China's strength at the border while asserting that its forces are ready to "handle any contingency that may come up".

"China deploys a fair number of aircraft in this area for their own training it happens every summer but this year the number of deployments have increased, beyond May it increased further," the IAF chief said.

Last week India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that "Nobody has intruded into our borders, nor have any of our posts been taken over by China."

"Our brave soldiers were martyred in Ladakh but they went after teaching a lesson to those who challenged our mother India," PM Modi said.

"India has never accepted any kind of external pressure. Whatever is necessary for national security, construction of infrastructure will be expedited like this in the future also," PM Modi said, adding,"I want to assure you that our Army is not leaving any stone unturned for the security of our nation."

China foreign ministry in a press conference said it was in communication with India but refrained from giving the number of casulties the PLA had suffered during the border clash with Indian troops last week.

China foreign ministry in a press conference said it was in communication with India but refrained from giving the number of casulties the PLA had suffered during the border clash with Indian troops last week. Also Read: India, China military commanders to hold talks along LAC after Galwan Valley clash "Don't have any information to add on the number of casualties faced in Galwan faceoff," the Chinese foreign ministry said. India and China were involved in clash at Galwan Valley in Ladakh on June 15-16 which led to the death of 20 Indian soldiers, the Indian government had said. China has refused to divulge the number of soldiers killed during the clash even though China's state-run Global Times had said that there were casualties on its side as well. Meanwhile, reports said that corps commander-level meeting will be held at Moldo on the Chinese side of the Line of Actual Control(LAC) opposite Chushul to discuss the ongoing dispute in Ladakh amid tensions at the border. Indian Air Force chief Rakesh Badhuria had earlier said that the IAF has "full analysis" of China's strength at the border while asserting that its forces are ready to "handle any contingency that may come up". "China deploys a fair number of aircraft in this area for their own training it happens every summer but this year the number of deployments have increased, beyond May it increased further," the IAF chief said. Last week India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that "Nobody has intruded into our borders, nor have any of our posts been taken over by China." "Our brave soldiers were martyred in Ladakh but they went after teaching a lesson to those who challenged our mother India," PM Modi said. "India has never accepted any kind of external pressure. Whatever is necessary for national security, construction of infrastructure will be expedited like this in the future also," PM Modi said, adding,"I want to assure you that our Army is not leaving any stone unturned for the security of our nation."

In communication with India, says China but refrains from revealing causalities in border clash

China lost at least 40 of its soldiers in the violent clash in Galwan Valley in the western Himalayas, VK Singh, the minister for roads and transport, said on Saturday China has not said anything about the casualties in the hand-to-hand combat in which 20 Indian soldiers lost their lives.

China lost at least 40 of its soldiers in the violent clash in Galwan Valley in the western Himalayas, VK Singh, the minister for roads and transport, said on Saturday China has not said anything about the casualties in the hand-to-hand combat in which 20 Indian soldiers lost their lives. "If 20 were martyred on our (Indian) side, then there would have been at least double the casualties on their (China) side," V.K.Singh, the minister for roads and transport, told TV News24 in an interview broadcast late on Saturday. Singh, who is a former army chief, said China historically never accepted any war casualties including in the 1962 conflict with India. China's state-controlled Global Times said earlier there had been casualties on the Chinese side but did not elaborate. Singh said the Indian side had handed over Chinese troops who had strayed into Indian territory after the violent standoff. US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has criticised China for escalating border tensions with India.

China lost at least 40 soldiers in border clash: VK Singh

The armed forces deployed along the 3,500-km de-facto border with China have been given "full freedom" to give a "befitting" response to any Chinese misadventure, government sources said after Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reviewed the situation in eastern Ladakh at a meeting with the top military brass on Sunday.

The meeting was attended by Chief of Defence Staff Gen Bipin Rawat, Army Chief Gen MM Naravane, Navy Chief Admiral Karambir Singh and Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria.

India has already mobilised fighter jets and sent thousands of additional Army troops to forward locations along the border with China after 20 Indian Army personnel were killed in a brutal attack by Chinese troops in eastern Ladakh's Galwan Valley on June 15.

The clash in Galwan Valley, the worst cross-border violence in 45 years, significantly frayed ties between the two countries, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi sending a strong message to China that India wants peace but if provoked, India is capable of giving a befitting reply.

In the meeting on Sunday, Singh told the top military officers to maintain a strict vigil on Chinese activities around the land border, the airspace and in strategic sea lanes, the sources said.

Following the Galwan incident, military sources said Indian troops will no longer be bound by the long-held practice of not using firearms in faceoffs.

The armed forces were told to be fully ready to give a befitting reply to any Chinese misadventure, the sources said, adding a "tough" approach is being adopted to guard the border.

Seventy-six Indian soldiers were also injured in the Galwan Valley clash. China's People's Liberation Army has not yet talked about the number of casualties it suffered.

The sources said the armed forces have been given full freedom to deal with any act of aggression by China along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), the de-facto border between the two countries.

The two armies had mutually decided not to resort to use firearms during face-offs in sync with provisions of two agreements on border management. The agreements were signed in 1996 and 2005.

"Henceforth, our approach will be different. The ground commanders have been given full freedom to take decisions depending on the situation," a top military official told PTI on the condition of anonymity.

The IAF has already moved a sizeable number of its frontline Sukhoi 30 MKI, Jaguar, Mirage 2000 aircraft and Apache attack helicopters to several key air bases including Leh and Srinagar in the last five days.

The two armies were engaged in a standoff in Galwan and several other areas of eastern Ladakh since May 5 when their troops clashed on the banks of the Pangong Tso.

The situation in eastern Ladakh deteriorated after around 250 Chinese and Indian soldiers were engaged in a violent face-off on May 5 and 6. The incident in Pangong Tso was followed by a similar incident in north Sikkim on May 9.

Prior to the clashes, both sides had been asserting that pending the final resolution of the boundary issue, it was necessary to maintain peace and tranquillity in the border areas.

Singh's review of the situation in eastern Ladakh came a day before he embarks on a three-day visit to Russia to attend a grand military parade in Moscow to mark the 75th anniversary of the Soviet victory over Germany in the Second World War.&nbsp;

The armed forces deployed along the 3,500-km de-facto border with China have been given "full freedom" to give a "befitting" response to any Chinese misadventure, government sources said after Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reviewed the situation in eastern Ladakh at a meeting with the top military brass on Sunday.

The armed forces deployed along the 3,500-km de-facto border with China have been given "full freedom" to give a "befitting" response to any Chinese misadventure, government sources said after Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reviewed the situation in eastern Ladakh at a meeting with the top military brass on Sunday. The meeting was attended by Chief of Defence Staff Gen Bipin Rawat, Army Chief Gen MM Naravane, Navy Chief Admiral Karambir Singh and Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria. India has already mobilised fighter jets and sent thousands of additional Army troops to forward locations along the border with China after 20 Indian Army personnel were killed in a brutal attack by Chinese troops in eastern Ladakh's Galwan Valley on June 15. The clash in Galwan Valley, the worst cross-border violence in 45 years, significantly frayed ties between the two countries, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi sending a strong message to China that India wants peace but if provoked, India is capable of giving a befitting reply. In the meeting on Sunday, Singh told the top military officers to maintain a strict vigil on Chinese activities around the land border, the airspace and in strategic sea lanes, the sources said. Following the Galwan incident, military sources said Indian troops will no longer be bound by the long-held practice of not using firearms in faceoffs. The armed forces were told to be fully ready to give a befitting reply to any Chinese misadventure, the sources said, adding a "tough" approach is being adopted to guard the border. Seventy-six Indian soldiers were also injured in the Galwan Valley clash. China's People's Liberation Army has not yet talked about the number of casualties it suffered. The sources said the armed forces have been given full freedom to deal with any act of aggression by China along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), the de-facto border between the two countries. The two armies had mutually decided not to resort to use firearms during face-offs in sync with provisions of two agreements on border management. The agreements were signed in 1996 and 2005. "Henceforth, our approach will be different. The ground commanders have been given full freedom to take decisions depending on the situation," a top military official told PTI on the condition of anonymity. The IAF has already moved a sizeable number of its frontline Sukhoi 30 MKI, Jaguar, Mirage 2000 aircraft and Apache attack helicopters to several key air bases including Leh and Srinagar in the last five days. The two armies were engaged in a standoff in Galwan and several other areas of eastern Ladakh since May 5 when their troops clashed on the banks of the Pangong Tso. The situation in eastern Ladakh deteriorated after around 250 Chinese and Indian soldiers were engaged in a violent face-off on May 5 and 6. The incident in Pangong Tso was followed by a similar incident in north Sikkim on May 9. Prior to the clashes, both sides had been asserting that pending the final resolution of the boundary issue, it was necessary to maintain peace and tranquillity in the border areas. Singh's review of the situation in eastern Ladakh came a day before he embarks on a three-day visit to Russia to attend a grand military parade in Moscow to mark the 75th anniversary of the Soviet victory over Germany in the Second World War.

Armed forces told to forcefully deal with Chinese aggression along LAC

Galwan Valley is located at an altitude of almost 17,000 feet with extreme weather conditions and sub-zero temperatures. A valley that gets its name from the Galwan river - this 1960 claim line is the de facto of Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the valley.

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The Galwan Valley falls under sub-sector north (SSN) and is one of the points that has direct access to Aksai Chin from India.

Galwan Valley has become a flashpoint in India-China conflict again because of India's construction in the area.

India is building a network of feeder roads which lead to the 224-km Shyok-Daulat Beg Oldi road which is at least 10 kilometers inside the (Line of Actual Control) LAC. Daulat Beg Oldi is the northern-most corner of the Indian territory of Ladakh. 
 
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It also houses the world's highest landing strip - the Daulat Beg Oldi landing strip. The Indian Air Force has successfully landed the C17 Globemaster aircraft here.

In case of a war or conflict, India can now ferry thousands of troops to the region within hours. China's fears intensified when India built a bridge, the Colonel Chewang Rinchen Setu, across the Shyok river. The idea was to facilitate Indian troop movement in the region.

Even before China could digest this, India began constructing another bridge across the Galwan Nullah. This concrete bridge is a part of the feeder road project and it replaces an existing wooden structure, to allow heavy military movement.

It was this bridge that triggered the latest standoff. A nervous China deployed its troops along the LAC to put pressure on India to stop road construction. 
 
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The Shyok-Daulat Beg Oldi road, the feeder roads and the landing strip have all cemented India's dominance in the region.

Now, China's biggest fear is India's recovery of Aksai Chin which was captured by China in 1962. The Galwan area was among the biggest flashpoints during the 1962 war too and it has become a flashpoint again.

India has a strategic advantage in the region and its borders are secured. India is stepping up infrastructure, on its own side of the border, and on its own land. The idea is to help Indian forces reach remote locations quickly and that is why China is protesting because its border transgressions are being challenged.

 
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Galwan Valley is located at an altitude of almost 17,000 feet with extreme weather conditions and sub-zero temperatures. A valley that gets its name from the Galwan river - this 1960 claim line is the de facto of Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the valley.

Galwan Valley is located at an altitude of almost 17,000 feet with extreme weather conditions and sub-zero temperatures. A valley that gets its name from the Galwan river - this 1960 claim line is the de facto of Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the valley. The Galwan Valley falls under sub-sector north (SSN) and is one of the points that has direct access to Aksai Chin from India. Galwan Valley has become a flashpoint in India-China conflict again because of India's construction in the area. India is building a network of feeder roads which lead to the 224-km Shyok-Daulat Beg Oldi road which is at least 10 kilometers inside the (Line of Actual Control) LAC. Daulat Beg Oldi is the northern-most corner of the Indian territory of Ladakh. Also Read: India-China border dispute: What happened in Nathu La in 1967 It also houses the world's highest landing strip - the Daulat Beg Oldi landing strip. The Indian Air Force has successfully landed the C17 Globemaster aircraft here. In case of a war or conflict, India can now ferry thousands of troops to the region within hours. China's fears intensified when India built a bridge, the Colonel Chewang Rinchen Setu, across the Shyok river. The idea was to facilitate Indian troop movement in the region. Even before China could digest this, India began constructing another bridge across the Galwan Nullah. This concrete bridge is a part of the feeder road project and it replaces an existing wooden structure, to allow heavy military movement. It was this bridge that triggered the latest standoff. A nervous China deployed its troops along the LAC to put pressure on India to stop road construction. Also Read: 35 Chinese soldiers dead in Galwan Valley clash The Shyok-Daulat Beg Oldi road, the feeder roads and the landing strip have all cemented India's dominance in the region. Now, China's biggest fear is India's recovery of Aksai Chin which was captured by China in 1962. The Galwan area was among the biggest flashpoints during the 1962 war too and it has become a flashpoint again. India has a strategic advantage in the region and its borders are secured. India is stepping up infrastructure, on its own side of the border, and on its own land. The idea is to help Indian forces reach remote locations quickly and that is why China is protesting because its border transgressions are being challenged.

Why Galwan Valley has become the flashpoint in India-China conflict once again?

Monday's scuffle, the biggest confrontation between India and China since the 1967 clashes in Nathu La, has significantly escalated the already-volatile border standoff in the Ladakh region.

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The last military conflict between India and China took place at Nathu La in the Indian state of Sikkim in September 1967 when&nbsp;88 Indian soldiers died in action while Beijing lost over 300 men.

In 1967, India decided to fence its border with China and the plan was to put three&nbsp;layers of barbed wire, the work for which began on August 20, 1967.

Three days later, about 75 Chinese troops marched towards Nathu La in battle uniform and stopped at the border, shouting slogans for about an hour. 
 
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There was an uneasy calm over the next week and a half.

On September 5, China objected to concertina coils on the Indian fence. A supervising officer of the PLA picked up an argument with an Indian commanding officer and the work on the fence stopped for two days.

On September 7, 100 Chinese troops rushed to the border and engaged the Indian soldiers in a scuffle. They resorted to stone-pelting.

When the protesting Chinese army came back to the border on September 11, Lt. Colonel Rai Singh, the commanding officer of the local infantry battalion, went to talk to the Chinese troops.

Chinese soldiers opened fire, injuring Lt Colonel Rai Singh. Indian soldiers retaliated by attacking the Chinese post, but they suffered a heavy casualty.

Soon, Indian artillery fire turned the tide and over 300 PLA soldiers were killed. 
 
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On September 12, New Delhi extended a note of unconditional ceasefire across the Sikkim-Tibet border which was rejected by China.

However, China had learnt a lesson in exchange of heavy casualty. &nbsp;On September 15, it handed over bodies of Indian soldiers, along with their arms and ammunition.

The bloodshed at Nathu La too was a result of Chinese insecurity. 53 years later, one question remains unanswered - why does construction on Indian land infuriate china?&nbsp;

China must accept that India has the sovereign right to protect its territory 
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Monday's scuffle, the biggest confrontation between India and China since the 1967 clashes in Nathu La, has significantly escalated the already-volatile border standoff in the Ladakh region.

Monday's scuffle, the biggest confrontation between India and China since the 1967 clashes in Nathu La, has significantly escalated the already-volatile border standoff in the Ladakh region. The last military conflict between India and China took place at Nathu La in the Indian state of Sikkim in September 1967 when 88 Indian soldiers died in action while Beijing lost over 300 men. In 1967, India decided to fence its border with China and the plan was to put three layers of barbed wire, the work for which began on August 20, 1967. Three days later, about 75 Chinese troops marched towards Nathu La in battle uniform and stopped at the border, shouting slogans for about an hour. Also Read: China took pre-meditated action in Galwan valley that led to violence There was an uneasy calm over the next week and a half. On September 5, China objected to concertina coils on the Indian fence. A supervising officer of the PLA picked up an argument with an Indian commanding officer and the work on the fence stopped for two days. On September 7, 100 Chinese troops rushed to the border and engaged the Indian soldiers in a scuffle. They resorted to stone-pelting. When the protesting Chinese army came back to the border on September 11, Lt. Colonel Rai Singh, the commanding officer of the local infantry battalion, went to talk to the Chinese troops. Chinese soldiers opened fire, injuring Lt Colonel Rai Singh. Indian soldiers retaliated by attacking the Chinese post, but they suffered a heavy casualty. Soon, Indian artillery fire turned the tide and over 300 PLA soldiers were killed. Also Read: 20 Indian soldiers martyred in a violent face-off with Chinese troops On September 12, New Delhi extended a note of unconditional ceasefire across the Sikkim-Tibet border which was rejected by China. However, China had learnt a lesson in exchange of heavy casualty. On September 15, it handed over bodies of Indian soldiers, along with their arms and ammunition. The bloodshed at Nathu La too was a result of Chinese insecurity. 53 years later, one question remains unanswered - why does construction on Indian land infuriate china? China must accept that India has the sovereign right to protect its territory

India-China border dispute: What happened in Nathu La in 1967

After the border clash between India and China, the US State Department said that both sides have "expressed desire to de-escalate and we support a peaceful resolution of the current situation."

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"We are closely monitoring the situation between Indian and Chinese forces along the Line of Actual Control(LAC)," the State Department said in a statement. "We note the Indian Army has announced that 20 soldiers lost their lives, we offer our condolences to their families," it added.

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Indian and Chinese troops had clashed in the Galwan Valley on June 15/16 in which 20 Indian soldiers were martyred. The clash occurred after weeks of stand-off between the two armies in the upper Himalayas.

India's Ministry of External Affairs(MEA) said China tried to "unilaterally change the status quo and departed from the consensus to respect the Line of Actual Control in the Galwan Valley".

"Both sides suffered casualties that could have been avoided had an agreement at higher level been scrupulously followed by the Chinese side,” the Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement.

“Given its responsible approach to border management, India is very clear that all its activities are always within the Indian side of the LAC. We expect the same of the Chinese side,” it added.

After the border clash between India and China, the US State Department said that both sides have "expressed desire to de-escalate and we support a peaceful resolution of the current situation.

After the border clash between India and China, the US State Department said that both sides have "expressed desire to de-escalate and we support a peaceful resolution of the current situation." Watch: "We are closely monitoring the situation between Indian and Chinese forces along the Line of Actual Control(LAC)," the State Department said in a statement. "We note the Indian Army has announced that 20 soldiers lost their lives, we offer our condolences to their families," it added. Also Read: India-China border dispute: ‘Violent face-off a result of attempt by China to unilaterally change status quo,’ says MEA Indian and Chinese troops had clashed in the Galwan Valley on June 15/16 in which 20 Indian soldiers were martyred. The clash occurred after weeks of stand-off between the two armies in the upper Himalayas. India's Ministry of External Affairs(MEA) said China tried to "unilaterally change the status quo and departed from the consensus to respect the Line of Actual Control in the Galwan Valley". "Both sides suffered casualties that could have been avoided had an agreement at higher level been scrupulously followed by the Chinese side,” the Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement. “Given its responsible approach to border management, India is very clear that all its activities are always within the Indian side of the LAC. We expect the same of the Chinese side,” it added.

Both sides have expressed desire to de-escalate, we support a peaceful resolution: US on India-China clash along LAC

What we know about India-China clash along LAC

Amid the India-China clash along the Line of Control(LAC), the Chinese foreign ministry in a press briefing said that to ease the border situation, India and China are in close communication diplomatically and militarily.

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"China has lodged strong protest and representation with the Indian side. We would urge India not to make provocations, take unilateral action which may complicate the situation," China's foreign ministry said.

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"Efforts to bring peace are on and to ease the border situation along the LAC," it said.

"We of course don't wish to see more clashes," foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said at a regular press conference.

"LAC was crossed for illegal activities and Chinese personnel were attacked resulting in provocation and casualties, we once again ask solemnly to maintain discipline," the Chinese foreign ministry added, while asserting that both sides have decided to resolve the issue through consultation.

Meanwhile, news agency ANI quoting sources said that four Indian soldiers were in critical condition after the face-off with Chinese troops along the LAC on Monday.

India reported that 20 soldiers were martyred during the clash, even as China's Global Times said there were also casualties on the Chinese side.

Amid reports of India casualties, PTI quoting US intelligence sources said that 35 soldiers had died and were injured on the Chinese side during the clash in Galwan Valley.

Amid the India-China clash along the Line of Control(LAC), the Chinese foreign ministry in a press briefing said that to ease the border situation, India and China are in close communication diplomatically and militarily.

Amid the India-China clash along the Line of Control(LAC), the Chinese foreign ministry in a press briefing said that to ease the border situation, India and China are in close communication diplomatically and militarily. Watch: "China has lodged strong protest and representation with the Indian side. We would urge India not to make provocations, take unilateral action which may complicate the situation," China's foreign ministry said. Also Read: 35 Chinese soldiers dead in Galwan Valley clash: US intelligence sources "Efforts to bring peace are on and to ease the border situation along the LAC," it said. "We of course don't wish to see more clashes," foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said at a regular press conference. "LAC was crossed for illegal activities and Chinese personnel were attacked resulting in provocation and casualties, we once again ask solemnly to maintain discipline," the Chinese foreign ministry added, while asserting that both sides have decided to resolve the issue through consultation. Meanwhile, news agency ANI quoting sources said that four Indian soldiers were in critical condition after the face-off with Chinese troops along the LAC on Monday. India reported that 20 soldiers were martyred during the clash, even as China's Global Times said there were also casualties on the Chinese side. Amid reports of India casualties, PTI quoting US intelligence sources said that 35 soldiers had died and were injured on the Chinese side during the clash in Galwan Valley.

We don't wish to see more clashes: China on confrontation with India along LAC

Amid border clash with Indian soldiers along the Line of Actual Control(LAC), China foreign ministry on Tuesday said that "Indian troops crossed the border twice on Monday provoking and attacking Chinese personnel, resulting in serious physical confrontation between border forces on the two sides."

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Foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said that Beijing has lodged "strong protests and solemn representations to Delhi."

"We again solemnly request that India follows the relevant attitude and restrains its frontline troops," Lijian said, adding,"Do not cross the border, do not provoke trouble, do not take any unilateral action that would complicate the border situation."

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Meanwhile, China's state-run Global Times said that "Chinese side also suffered casualties in the Galwan Valley physical clash".

The Indian army &nbsp;had earlier informed&nbsp;that one of its officers and two soldiers were martyred during a "violent faceoff" on the border with China on Monday. &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 while adding that "casualties suffered on both sides".

The Indian Army informed that senior military officials from both sides were currently meeting to defuse the situation.

The two sides have been locked in a standoff in the western Himalayas for several weeks

Amid border clash with Indian soldiers along the Line of Actual Control(LAC), China foreign ministry on Tuesday said that "Indian troops crossed the border twice on Monday provoking and attacking Chinese personnel, resulting in serious physical confrontation between border forces on the two sides.

Amid border clash with Indian soldiers along the Line of Actual Control(LAC), China foreign ministry on Tuesday said that "Indian troops crossed the border twice on Monday provoking and attacking Chinese personnel, resulting in serious physical confrontation between border forces on the two sides." Also Read: 3 Indian soldiers martyred in clash with Chinese troops along LAC Foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said that Beijing has lodged "strong protests and solemn representations to Delhi." "We again solemnly request that India follows the relevant attitude and restrains its frontline troops," Lijian said, adding,"Do not cross the border, do not provoke trouble, do not take any unilateral action that would complicate the border situation." In Pics: When China's PLA troops clashed with India in 1962 war over Galwan valley Meanwhile, China's state-run Global Times said that "Chinese side also suffered casualties in the Galwan Valley physical clash". The Indian army had earlier informed that one of its officers and two soldiers were martyred during a "violent faceoff" on the border with China on Monday. "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 while adding that "casualties suffered on both sides". The Indian Army informed that senior military officials from both sides were currently meeting to defuse the situation. The two sides have been locked in a standoff in the western Himalayas for several weeks

'Chinese side also suffered casualties': Do not cross the border, says China to India

India's Lt General RP Singh visited the forward posts on the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-china-agreed-to-work-together-to-maintain-peace-in-border-chinas-foreign-ministry-304333">India-China</a> border along&nbsp;Himachal Pradesh's Kinnaur district and reviewed operational preparedness of troops on Monday.

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Amid the India-China stand-off at Ladakh, the Chinese foreign ministry said the country has agreed not to turn their "differences into disputes and maintain close communication on resolving border issues through diplomatic and military channels."

The Chinese foreign ministry made the statement after both military commanders met along the Line of Actual Control(LAC) in easter Ladakh last weekend.

"China and India agreed to implement the important consensus reached by leaders not to turn differences into disputes, work together to maintain peace and tranquility in border areas, so as to create a favourable atmosphere for stable development of bilateral relations," foreign ministry spokesman Hua Chunying said.

India's Army commander Lt General Harinder Singh had met China's Major General Liu Lin amid escalation of border row between the two nations in the past fortnight.

The Chinese foreign ministry spokesman said the "China and India have the capacity and willingness to properly solve relevant issues through negotiation and consultation."

India's Lt General RP Singh visited the forward posts on the India-China border along Himachal Pradesh's Kinnaur district and reviewed operational preparedness of troops on Monday.

India's Lt General RP Singh visited the forward posts on the India-China border along Himachal Pradesh's Kinnaur district and reviewed operational preparedness of troops on Monday. Also Read: Will not allow India's pride and self-respect to be hurt, says Rajnath on eastern Ladakh Amid the India-China stand-off at Ladakh, the Chinese foreign ministry said the country has agreed not to turn their "differences into disputes and maintain close communication on resolving border issues through diplomatic and military channels." The Chinese foreign ministry made the statement after both military commanders met along the Line of Actual Control(LAC) in easter Ladakh last weekend. "China and India agreed to implement the important consensus reached by leaders not to turn differences into disputes, work together to maintain peace and tranquility in border areas, so as to create a favourable atmosphere for stable development of bilateral relations," foreign ministry spokesman Hua Chunying said. India's Army commander Lt General Harinder Singh had met China's Major General Liu Lin amid escalation of border row between the two nations in the past fortnight. The Chinese foreign ministry spokesman said the "China and India have the capacity and willingness to properly solve relevant issues through negotiation and consultation."

India's top Army commander visits China border along Himachal Pradesh

India has been locked in a border standoff with China for more than 25 days. There are no signs of de-escalation and a new report now says that both sides are further stepping up their guard. WION's Palki Sharma gets you the story.

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