The Chinese Defence spokesman on Wednesday said that frontline troops of India and China at the southern and northern banks of the Pangong Lake at the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh have started&nbsp;disengagement". 
 
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Senior Colonel Wu Qian, spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of National Defence, in a written statement, said, "The Chinese and Indian frontline troops at the southern and northern bank of the Pangong Tso Lake start synchronised and organised disengagement from February 10."

There was no comment from the Indian side on the statement made by Colonel Wu Qian and carried by China's official media. 
 
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According to the consensus reached by the ninth round of the commander-level talks between China and India, the frontline units of the Chinese and Indian armed forces began organised disengagement from North and South bank of Pangong lake from February 10, Wu said in a brief press release.

The militaries of China and India have been engaged in a tense standoff in eastern Ladakh since early May last year. The two countries have held several rounds of military and diplomatic-level talks to resolve the face-off.

On January 24, the 9th round of China-India Corps Commander-level meeting was held on the Chinese side of the Moldo-Chushul border meeting point.

(With inputs from agencies)

The Chinese Defence spokesman on Wednesday said that frontline troops of India and China at the southern and northern banks of the Pangong Lake at the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh have started disengagement".

The Chinese Defence spokesman on Wednesday said that frontline troops of India and China at the southern and northern banks of the Pangong Lake at the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh have started disengagement". Pictures | India-China standoff: How Indian Navy's MARCOS can change the game along Pangong lake in eastern Ladakh Senior Colonel Wu Qian, spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of National Defence, in a written statement, said, "The Chinese and Indian frontline troops at the southern and northern bank of the Pangong Tso Lake start synchronised and organised disengagement from February 10." There was no comment from the Indian side on the statement made by Colonel Wu Qian and carried by China's official media. According to the consensus reached by the ninth round of the commander-level talks between China and India, the frontline units of the Chinese and Indian armed forces began organised disengagement from North and South bank of Pangong lake from February 10, Wu said in a brief press release. The militaries of China and India have been engaged in a tense standoff in eastern Ladakh since early May last year. The two countries have held several rounds of military and diplomatic-level talks to resolve the face-off. On January 24, the 9th round of China-India Corps Commander-level meeting was held on the Chinese side of the Moldo-Chushul border meeting point. (With inputs from agencies)

China’s army claims both sides start withdrawal along Pangong Lake; no comment from India

Pointing out that India China ties being at a "crossroad", India's External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar has said that "choices that are made will have profound repercussion" not just for 2 countries, but also the entire world.&nbsp;

Ties between the two&nbsp;countries have deteriorated significantly in the last one year due to the build-up by China at the Line of Actual Control in Eastern Ladakh. The Galwan&nbsp;incident, in which 20 Indian soldiers died due to aggressive Chinese actions further impacted the ties.&nbsp;

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Jaishankar said, "The events in eastern Ladakh last year so profoundly disturbed the relationship" and they "not only signal a disregard for commitments of minimizing the troop levels but also showed a willingness to breach peace and tranquility"

He explained, "to date, we have yet to receive a credible explanation for a change in China's stance or reasons of the massing of troops" in border areas.

Under the various pacts signed by the 2 countries, to maintain peace and tranquillity at LAC, there shall be no massing of troops. China also so far has refused to disengage in the area despite repeated rounds of talks at both diplomatic and military levels.

Jaishankar listed out how China's created hurdles for India, pointing to several issues--the stapled visas issue, reluctance to deal with military commands, blocking NSG &amp; UNSC bid, stopping listing of Pak based terrorist at UNSC, the promise of market access not delivered, violation of Indian sovereignty by CPEC and friction at the border area.

"Far from mitigating the differences", EAM said, "events of 2020 have actually put our relationship under exceptional stress" and "development of ties can only be based on mutuality"--mutual respect, mutual sensitivity, and mutual interests.&nbsp;He said, "life can't carry on undisturbed despite the situation at the border" which simply is "not realistic".

As a major impact of Chinese actions, India has banned many Chinese mobile apps, increased scrutiny on investment from the country. The national sentiment in the country has also turned very negative against China. This comes as globally Chinese actions have drawn criticism due to its aggressive acts with a whole host of countries--Japan, Taiwan, Australia, Canada, Vietnam etc.

Pointing out that India China ties being at a "crossroad", India's External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar has said that "choices that are made will have profound repercussion" not just for 2 countries, but also the entire world.

Pointing out that India China ties being at a "crossroad", India's External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar has said that "choices that are made will have profound repercussion" not just for 2 countries, but also the entire world. Ties between the two countries have deteriorated significantly in the last one year due to the build-up by China at the Line of Actual Control in Eastern Ladakh. The Galwan incident, in which 20 Indian soldiers died due to aggressive Chinese actions further impacted the ties. Also read: How China is playing the distraction game at LAC to hide Wuhan virus weakness at home Jaishankar said, "The events in eastern Ladakh last year so profoundly disturbed the relationship" and they "not only signal a disregard for commitments of minimizing the troop levels but also showed a willingness to breach peace and tranquility" He explained, "to date, we have yet to receive a credible explanation for a change in China's stance or reasons of the massing of troops" in border areas. Under the various pacts signed by the 2 countries, to maintain peace and tranquillity at LAC, there shall be no massing of troops. China also so far has refused to disengage in the area despite repeated rounds of talks at both diplomatic and military levels. Jaishankar listed out how China's created hurdles for India, pointing to several issues--the stapled visas issue, reluctance to deal with military commands, blocking NSG & UNSC bid, stopping listing of Pak based terrorist at UNSC, the promise of market access not delivered, violation of Indian sovereignty by CPEC and friction at the border area. "Far from mitigating the differences", EAM said, "events of 2020 have actually put our relationship under exceptional stress" and "development of ties can only be based on mutuality"--mutual respect, mutual sensitivity, and mutual interests. He said, "life can't carry on undisturbed despite the situation at the border" which simply is "not realistic". As a major impact of Chinese actions, India has banned many Chinese mobile apps, increased scrutiny on investment from the country. The national sentiment in the country has also turned very negative against China. This comes as globally Chinese actions have drawn criticism due to its aggressive acts with a whole host of countries--Japan, Taiwan, Australia, Canada, Vietnam etc.

Ladakh incident 'profoundly disturbed' India-China ties, says Indian External Affairs Minister Jaishankar

Amid tension along the LAC with China, India on Wednesday handed over the Chinese soldier who had entered the Ladakh region.

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The PLA soldier was handed over at Chushul Moldo meeting point early on Wednesday. China's Global Times confirmed the&nbsp;development citing PLA News.

"The Indian army's decision to return the Chinese soldier is viewed as a positive sign ahead of the eighth round of China-India commander-level talks this week," the state-run Global Times said.

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India and China are expected to hold the eighth round of commander-level talks on disengagement along the Line of Actual Control(LAC)in the eastern Ladakh region.&nbsp;

Chinese foreign ministry Spokesperson Zhao Lijian had said earlier that China hopes India hands over the soldier as soon as possible and works with China to promote the implementation of the consensus reached at the seventh round of talks.

The Indian Army had apprehended the Chinese soldier in the Chumar-Demchok area of Ladakh.&nbsp;

The Indian Army had apprehended the Chinese soldier in the Chumar-Demchok area of Ladakh. China had claimed the solider had "who got lost in China-India border areas".

The Indian Army had said that PLA soldier identified as Corporal Wang Ya Long was provided medical assistance including oxygen, food and warm clothes.

"A request has also been received from the PLA about the whereabouts of the missing soldier. As per established protocols, he will be returned back to Chinese officials at the Chushul-Moldo meeting point after completion of formalities," the Indian Army had said.

Amid tension along the LAC with China, India on Wednesday handed over the Chinese soldier who had entered the Ladakh region. Also Read: Indian Army captures Chinese soldier in Ladakh The PLA soldier was handed over at Chushul Moldo meeting point early on Wednesday.

Amid tension along the LAC with China, India on Wednesday handed over the Chinese soldier who had entered the Ladakh region. Also Read: Indian Army captures Chinese soldier in Ladakh The PLA soldier was handed over at Chushul Moldo meeting point early on Wednesday. China's Global Times confirmed the development citing PLA News. "The Indian army's decision to return the Chinese soldier is viewed as a positive sign ahead of the eighth round of China-India commander-level talks this week," the state-run Global Times said. Also Read: Hope India will live up to its promise and hand over missing soldier, says China India and China are expected to hold the eighth round of commander-level talks on disengagement along the Line of Actual Control(LAC)in the eastern Ladakh region. Chinese foreign ministry Spokesperson Zhao Lijian had said earlier that China hopes India hands over the soldier as soon as possible and works with China to promote the implementation of the consensus reached at the seventh round of talks. The Indian Army had apprehended the Chinese soldier in the Chumar-Demchok area of Ladakh. The Indian Army had apprehended the Chinese soldier in the Chumar-Demchok area of Ladakh. China had claimed the solider had "who got lost in China-India border areas". The Indian Army had said that PLA soldier identified as Corporal Wang Ya Long was provided medical assistance including oxygen, food and warm clothes. "A request has also been received from the PLA about the whereabouts of the missing soldier. As per established protocols, he will be returned back to Chinese officials at the Chushul-Moldo meeting point after completion of formalities," the Indian Army had said.

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Indian Army has gained the upper hand and control of commanding heights in Ladakh close to the Chinese positions.&nbsp;

As a result they can track the movements of the Chinese soldiers and&nbsp;thwart the attempts made by the&nbsp;People's Liberation Army to transgress into Indian territory.

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The timing of the news is significant as it has come just before a meeting between India's external affairs minister S.Jaishankar&nbsp;and Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi in Moscow.

According to China's state-run Global Times, Chinese Army has deployed "bombers, air defence troops, artillery, armoured vehicles, paratroopers, special forces and infantry units in the bordering plateau region".

Pictures of&nbsp;Chinese soldiers with batons, spears and&nbsp;machetes had also emerged.&nbsp;The weapons are actually traditional Chinese swords called&nbsp;Guan Dao.

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According to sources, officers from both sides exchanged heated arguments over the hotline. The Indian brigadier accused China of setting up semi-permanent stone defences and escalating tensions by attempting to create such positions. However, the conversation yielded no fruitful result.

India stakes claim on the area between finger 4 and finger 8 in the&nbsp;north bank of Pangong Tso which is called as the grey zone. However,&nbsp;Chinese soldiers violated the agreement between the two nations and have stationed themselves in this region.

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As a part of disengagement, India has repeatedly asked Chinese forces to go on its side of LAC and vacate the area.&nbsp;

From Sikkim to Ladakh, China has been provoking India by trying to intrude in its territory since the past four months.

Tensions along the India-China border took an alarming turn on Tuesday after China fired shots&nbsp;on the Indian soldiers. It was&nbsp;the first time in decades that guns had been aggressively used.

Indian Army has gained the upper hand and control of commanding heights in Ladakh close to the Chinese positions. As a result they can track the movements of the Chinese soldiers and thwart the attempts made by the People's Liberation Army to transgress into Indian territory.

Indian Army has gained the upper hand and control of commanding heights in Ladakh close to the Chinese positions. As a result they can track the movements of the Chinese soldiers and thwart the attempts made by the People's Liberation Army to transgress into Indian territory. Also see: In dogfight over Himalayas between India's Rafale vs China's J-20 stealth fighter, who wins? The timing of the news is significant as it has come just before a meeting between India's external affairs minister S.Jaishankar and Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi in Moscow. According to China's state-run Global Times, Chinese Army has deployed "bombers, air defence troops, artillery, armoured vehicles, paratroopers, special forces and infantry units in the bordering plateau region". Pictures of Chinese soldiers with batons, spears and machetes had also emerged. The weapons are actually traditional Chinese swords called Guan Dao. Also read: Pictures emerge of Chinese soldiers with spears, machete According to sources, officers from both sides exchanged heated arguments over the hotline. The Indian brigadier accused China of setting up semi-permanent stone defences and escalating tensions by attempting to create such positions. However, the conversation yielded no fruitful result. India stakes claim on the area between finger 4 and finger 8 in the north bank of Pangong Tso which is called as the grey zone. However, Chinese soldiers violated the agreement between the two nations and have stationed themselves in this region. × As a part of disengagement, India has repeatedly asked Chinese forces to go on its side of LAC and vacate the area. From Sikkim to Ladakh, China has been provoking India by trying to intrude in its territory since the past four months. Tensions along the India-China border took an alarming turn on Tuesday after China fired shots on the Indian soldiers. It was the first time in decades that guns had been aggressively used.

India-China standoff: Indian Army gains upper hand and control of commanding heights in Ladakh

In over two hours long meet in Moscow, India's external affairs minister Dr S Jaishankar called on the Chinese side the need to maintain peace and tranquillity at the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/india-china-standoff">Line of Actual Control(LAC)</a> in eastern Ladakh.&nbsp;

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Both foreign ministers met for the first time amid the growing tensions on the sidelines of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation or SCO Foreign Ministers meet.&nbsp;

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It is the first in-person meet between the two ministers since the India- China tension started in May. Both FMs had spoken to each other after the Galwan incident in June in which India lost 20 soldiers. China also suffered casualty but never came out with the figures.

During that conversation, the Indian side had told the Chinese side that "Chinese side took pre-meditated and planned action that was directly responsible for the resulting violence and casualties", Ministry of external affairs readout said.

Both FMs have been face-to-face thrice in Moscow on Thursday - first at SCO FMs meet, then for the Russia, India and China FMs lunch and later for the bilateral meet. Last week saw the defence ministers of the two&nbsp;countries meeting on the sidelines of SCO Defence Ministers meet in Moscow.

In over two hours long meet in Moscow, India's external affairs minister Dr S Jaishankar called on the Chinese side the need to maintain peace and tranquillity at the Line of Actual Control(LAC) in eastern Ladakh.

In over two hours long meet in Moscow, India's external affairs minister Dr S Jaishankar called on the Chinese side the need to maintain peace and tranquillity at the Line of Actual Control(LAC) in eastern Ladakh. Watch: Both foreign ministers met for the first time amid the growing tensions on the sidelines of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation or SCO Foreign Ministers meet. Also Read: India-China corps commander level talks soon; forces just 300 meters away in some places It is the first in-person meet between the two ministers since the India- China tension started in May. Both FMs had spoken to each other after the Galwan incident in June in which India lost 20 soldiers. China also suffered casualty but never came out with the figures. During that conversation, the Indian side had told the Chinese side that "Chinese side took pre-meditated and planned action that was directly responsible for the resulting violence and casualties", Ministry of external affairs readout said. Both FMs have been face-to-face thrice in Moscow on Thursday - first at SCO FMs meet, then for the Russia, India and China FMs lunch and later for the bilateral meet. Last week saw the defence ministers of the two countries meeting on the sidelines of SCO Defence Ministers meet in Moscow.

Need to maintain peace and tranquility at LAC, Jaishankar to China's foreign minister

Pictures of&nbsp;Chinese soldiers holding spears and&nbsp;machete has emerged after their&nbsp;attempt&nbsp;to&nbsp;dislodge Indian forces from strategic heights in Mukhpari peak and Rezang La areas in Ladakh.&nbsp;

The weapons are actually traditional Chinese swords called&nbsp;Guan Dao. This piece of evidence sheds light on the real culprit behind the so-called ''provoaction''.

However, on Monday China said&nbsp;it hopes for disengagement as soon as possible, citing&nbsp;''harsh winter''.

A 1996 agreement between both countries bars the use of guns and explosives from the Line of Actual Control, as the disputed border is known, although soldiers have clashed there before.

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According to Chinese state media outlet the Global Times, the Indian troops had "illegally crossed the Line of Actual Control (LAC) into the Shenpao mountain region near the south bank of Pangong Tso Lake", quoting senior colonel Zhang Shuili, a spokesperson of the PLA.

The Indian Army&nbsp;rejected the claims of Indian troops transgressing into Chinese territory. However, their attempts were thwarted by Indian soldiers.

It&nbsp;said, "PLA troops fired a few rounds in the air" and "despite the grave provocation, own troops exercised great restraint and behaved in a mature and responsible manner".

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"At no stage has the Indian army transgressed across the LAC or resorted to use of any aggressive means, including firing," the statement from India's military said.

Zhao Lijian, spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs said&nbsp;"India's actions seriously violated the relevant agreements reached by the two sides and fueled regional tensions, which could easily cause misunderstandings and miscalculations.''

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''They are serious military provocations of a very bad nature. We urge the Indian side to immediately stop dangerous acts, immediately withdraw cross-line personnel, strictly discipline front-line troops, and strictly investigate and punish personnel who fired shots to ensure that similar incidents do not occur again."

Beijing's statement is similar to the one issued by New Delhi in August when India had thwarted three incursion attempts from the PLA.

In August, India accused China of provoking military tensions at the border twice within one week. Both charges were denied by China, which said that the border standoff was "entirely" India's fault.

Pictures of Chinese soldiers holding spears and machete has emerged after their attempt to dislodge Indian forces from strategic heights in Mukhpari peak and Rezang La areas in Ladakh.

Pictures of Chinese soldiers holding spears and machete has emerged after their attempt to dislodge Indian forces from strategic heights in Mukhpari peak and Rezang La areas in Ladakh. The weapons are actually traditional Chinese swords called Guan Dao. This piece of evidence sheds light on the real culprit behind the so-called ''provoaction''. However, on Monday China said it hopes for disengagement as soon as possible, citing ''harsh winter''. A 1996 agreement between both countries bars the use of guns and explosives from the Line of Actual Control, as the disputed border is known, although soldiers have clashed there before. Also read| India-China face-off on September 7: Pictures emerge of Chinese soldiers with spears, machete According to Chinese state media outlet the Global Times, the Indian troops had "illegally crossed the Line of Actual Control (LAC) into the Shenpao mountain region near the south bank of Pangong Tso Lake", quoting senior colonel Zhang Shuili, a spokesperson of the PLA. The Indian Army rejected the claims of Indian troops transgressing into Chinese territory. However, their attempts were thwarted by Indian soldiers. It said, "PLA troops fired a few rounds in the air" and "despite the grave provocation, own troops exercised great restraint and behaved in a mature and responsible manner". Also read| Chinese military closed in on Indian positions, fired in the air: Army rejects PLA claims "At no stage has the Indian army transgressed across the LAC or resorted to use of any aggressive means, including firing," the statement from India's military said. Zhao Lijian, spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs said "India's actions seriously violated the relevant agreements reached by the two sides and fueled regional tensions, which could easily cause misunderstandings and miscalculations.'' × ''They are serious military provocations of a very bad nature. We urge the Indian side to immediately stop dangerous acts, immediately withdraw cross-line personnel, strictly discipline front-line troops, and strictly investigate and punish personnel who fired shots to ensure that similar incidents do not occur again." Beijing's statement is similar to the one issued by New Delhi in August when India had thwarted three incursion attempts from the PLA. In August, India accused China of provoking military tensions at the border twice within one week. Both charges were denied by China, which said that the border standoff was "entirely" India's fault.

India-China standoff: What really happened on the Mukhpari peak, Rezang La

Indian Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla reacted on the ongoing tensions between India and China at the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh. He said it is the “most serious challenge” and similar to what both sides faced in 1962.

Indian Foreign Secretary reacts on LAC standoff, says China standoff is most serious challenge