India and China are state to meet for the 14th round of commander level talks over the 21-month long standoff along the LAC in eastern Ladakh but ahead of the talks the US has said that china is trying to intimidate its neighbors.

LAC Standoff: India, China to hold 14th round of talks over Ladakh faceoff

India and China are meeting for the 14th round of commander-level talks over the 21-month long standoff along the LAC in eastern Ladakh but ahead of the talks, the US has said that China is trying to intimidate its neighbors.

India & China are holding the 14th round of commander-level talks amid a standoff along the LAC

India and China are set to meet for the 14th round of commander-level talks over the 21-month long standoff along the LAC in eastern Ladakh but ahead of the talks, the US has said that China is trying to intimidate its neighbors.

India & China to hold 14th round of commander-level talks over 21-month long standoff along the LAC

India, China to hold 14th round of commander-level talks over 21-month long standoff along the LAC

India and China are holding the 14th round of senior military commander level talks today. The aim of the high-level meet is to resolve the friction points in eastern Ladakh as India is looking forward to a constructive dialogue and is expected to press for disengagement at all the flash points.

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India's Army Chief General MM Naravane briefs developments following 14th round of India-China talks

Amid border tensions, India & China are holding the 14th round of commander-level talks

Amid tensions along&nbsp;the Line of Actual Control (LAC), China's state media reported that the PLA had conducted live-fire drills along the border with India.

The report said the Chinese army had conducted training with equipment specifically designed for high-altitude operations. The PLA reportedly conducted "precision strike drills" in the Karakoram mountains.

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Reports had claimed earlier that China has been revamping its infrastructure along the border with India.&nbsp;

A report had claimed China had moved its H-6K bomber along India's border. The bomber was reportedly posted at Kashgar near Xinjiang which belongs to PLA's Western Theatre Command.

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Foreign minister Jaishankar had pointed out that India-China relations were going through a "bad patch". &nbsp;&nbsp;

China had decided to de-escalate along the border in eastern Ladakh earlier this year, however, Indian army officials have repeatedly said China has been fortifying its border positions along the LAC.

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Indian and Chinese troops were involved in a clash at Galwan Valley in June last year in which 20 Indian soldiers were killed including four&nbsp;Chinese troops, however, reports claimed the casualties on the Chinese side was much higher.

A US Department of Defence(DOD) report had said despite the pandemic and border clashes with India, the "PLA&nbsp;accelerated its training and fielding of equipment from the already fast pace of recent years."

China's Western Theater Command which oversees India "is geographically the largest theatre command" the DOD report informed.

Army chief General MM Naravane had insisted that there can be "no de-escalation without complete disengagement" even as the Indian forces were handling China in a "firm" and "non-escalatory" manner.&nbsp;

India's Army chief had said the forces were braced "for all contingencies" while asserting that it won't allow any "loss of territory or unilateral change in status quo".

(With inputs from Agencies)

Amid tensions along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), China's state media reported that the PLA had conducted live-fire drills along the border with India. The report said the Chinese army had conducted training with equipment specifically designed for high-altitude operations.

Amid tensions along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), China's state media reported that the PLA had conducted live-fire drills along the border with India. The report said the Chinese army had conducted training with equipment specifically designed for high-altitude operations. The PLA reportedly conducted "precision strike drills" in the Karakoram mountains. Also Read: In dogfight over Himalayas between India's Rafale vs China's J-20 stealth fighter, who wins? Reports had claimed earlier that China has been revamping its infrastructure along the border with India. A report had claimed China had moved its H-6K bomber along India's border. The bomber was reportedly posted at Kashgar near Xinjiang which belongs to PLA's Western Theatre Command. Also Read: Agni-5 vs China's DF-17 missile: India's nuclear-capable missile is a gamechanger Foreign minister Jaishankar had pointed out that India-China relations were going through a "bad patch". China had decided to de-escalate along the border in eastern Ladakh earlier this year, however, Indian army officials have repeatedly said China has been fortifying its border positions along the LAC. Also Read: How India intends to combat China's GJ-1 and GJ-2 armed drones along LAC in eastern Ladakh Indian and Chinese troops were involved in a clash at Galwan Valley in June last year in which 20 Indian soldiers were killed including four Chinese troops, however, reports claimed the casualties on the Chinese side was much higher. A US Department of Defence(DOD) report had said despite the pandemic and border clashes with India, the "PLA accelerated its training and fielding of equipment from the already fast pace of recent years." China's Western Theater Command which oversees India "is geographically the largest theatre command" the DOD report informed. Army chief General MM Naravane had insisted that there can be "no de-escalation without complete disengagement" even as the Indian forces were handling China in a "firm" and "non-escalatory" manner. India's Army chief had said the forces were braced "for all contingencies" while asserting that it won't allow any "loss of territory or unilateral change in status quo". (With inputs from Agencies)

Chinese Army conducts live-fire drills with high-altitude weapons near India's border

Backdrop&nbsp;

Unchallenged Xi Jinping with renewed mandate by CCP, during his conversation with US President Joe Biden has tried to create an impression of bipolar world order in existence even as the rest of the world amidst COVID-19 pandemic continues its rebalancing between unipolar, bipolar and multipolar global order as per their perception. &nbsp;

If Beijing has its way, it will use all instruments of power (ethical and unethical) to be sole superpower at global stage and have China-centric Asia at regional stage, for which sub-ordination of India is considered essential. To achieve that the containment plus encirclement (concirclement) of India is a strategic necessity to be able to coerce it to China-centric alignment, preferably without undertaking contact warfare. &nbsp;

Chanakya wisdom that a neighbour with unsettled border can never be a friend seems to have been realised by New Delhi, which has been consistently involved in talkathon with China for decades hoping to have friendly relations. India needs to work out options in all domains in fragile international environment to undertake China challenge to avoid concirclement, preserve its sovereignty and territorial integrity, besides continuing its own march towards becoming a strong pole in global order. &nbsp; &nbsp;

Multidimensional Concirclement of India by China&nbsp;

In absence of any border treaty between independent India and China and non-demarcated LAC, the standoffs will continue. The present one in Eastern Ladakh seems to have run into stalemate, to India’s disadvantage, especially due to shortage of leverages, although India refuses to be coerced to resume business as usual side-lining border or LAC issue and insists on further pull back of PLA from all friction points to lead to de-escalation. China wants to avoid further pull back as it continues building additional infrastructure to upgrade its encroachment into areas, which it was not supposed to occupy as per Confidence Building Measures (CBMs), as permanent settlements. Chinese aim is to label it as settlement of border issue, somewhat in consonance with its 1959/60 claim line in strategically important areas. With occasional intrusions in other areas along LAC, China is trying to increase the economic cost of deployment for India by LOCisation of LAC and stretching out Indian military to seek Sino-centric solution. &nbsp;&nbsp;

The ‘Containment Strategy’ of China includes planned construction of 628 dual use, border defence villages along its own perception of LAC to provide permanency to its claim, enhance its ISR capabilities (some of which have already been made), providing it infrastructure like fibre optic connection, akin to outposts. China can claim that its Land Borders Law passed last month by National People’s Congress is applicable to all countries, but the timing suggests it to be part of containment of India. The law improves coordination between agencies and power to defend increasingly claimed land under garb of national integrity. China’s recent MoU with Bhutan for resolving border issues bilaterally, and allurement of Nepal are also steps towards containment of India. A possible Chinese gain at Doklam through a land swap with Bhutan from other areas can be a serious concern for India due to its proximity to Siliguri Corridor. China has also encroached to make villages in both these countries.&nbsp;

The aggressiveness in &nbsp;‘Encirclement Strategy’ is evident from China delivering – most advanced frigates/warships to Pakistan. Labelled as gift, India must take it as cover plan for deployment of its PLAN combat ships in Pakistan territorial water/Arabian sea, perhaps under Pakistan flag, adding another pearl to its ongoing ‘String of Pearl Strategy’. Gwadar port as part of CPEC, CMEC leading to Bay of Bengal and foothold in Sri Lanka and Bangladesh are part of overall encirclement plan of India.&nbsp;

The most worrying part for India is Chinese encroachment in non-contact warfare domain. China’s increasing economic, technological and digital offensive against India and other countries have made them so dependent on China, denting their self-reliance, so that the responses to Chinese unethical encroachment get muted. Chinese strategy of ‘Three Warfare’ namely employing media or public opinion, psychological warfare and legal warfare through display of arsenal, exercises and buying opinions seems to be finding some traction in politically active democracies, election-oriented segments in India to settle their political scores. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

Options for India &nbsp;

A serious push in capacity building and infrastructure build up along towards LAC to take on China challenge in recent past is encouraging. The responses have to be in all domains to include contact and non-contact warfare. India needs a change in mindset from reactive to proactive, with additional offensive capability created to demonstrate capacity to encroach into sensitive areas of China, and inflict punitive cost, as China has assumed freedom to encroach anywhere, at will. The asymmetry in CNP between China and India is often cited as an excuse for muting proactive responses, but similar asymmetry exists between Pakistan and India, which doesn’t hesitate in adopting unethical proactive proxy war against India under nuclear hangover. India also has nuclear triad, hence this excuse needs to be revisited. To express the intent, India could make ‘One China Policy’ conditional to One India Policy as Sushma Swaraj mentioned in past.&nbsp;

India needs to formulate its National Security Strategy (NSS), prioritise its challenges and task required by various agencies to develop capacities avoiding different ministries working with different priorities, in silos. It’s frustrating to see PILs against broadening of strategic roads or railways dragging feet to construct strategic railway lines in Arunachal due to lack of commercial viability. Surely part of NSS in open domain may improve sensitivity of all agencies to national security needs, once specified. India should also pass equivalent of Border Defence Law in some form, like strategic infrastructure along border to have different yardstick for speedy clearance by local, regional and central authorities to avoid incidents like environment ministry obstructing many such constructions in past. &nbsp;

In response to Chinese build-up of villages to incrementally change the ground position, it is recommended that States/UT along LAC should allot concessional land to security forces like regional SCOUTS, ITBP, SSB, and families hailing from that area (on son of soil concept), ready to settle in villages so constructed, along own perception of LAC. This will improve inclusive growth, integration, besides proof of our claims on the border, to ward off ‘Chinese Strategy of Incremental Encroachment’. &nbsp;&nbsp;

In response to economic and digital encroachment, India must increasingly draw out a negative import list of all products imported from China, which have been/can be manufactured in India and increasingly ban their imports, as is being done to improve self-reliance in defence manufacturing. It may sound unpleasant to few profit making importers, but will reduce our dependencies and concerns of economic coercion to great extent in long term. It’s absurd to notice India’s trade surplus with China growing beyond its defence budget during standoff period. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Collective naval posturing with like-minded democracies to create multifront situation for China in Indo-Pacific is essential to check Chinese expansionism challenging global order and threatening global commons with steps like China centric Coast Guard Law and Maritime Traffic Safety Law. There is a need for alternative supply chain, trade and technological eco system, independent of China for which some initial steps taken by Quad countries need to be pursued. An alternate infrastructure architecture in the form of B3W, Blue Dot Network and Friendship Highways are essential to save fragile economies getting into debt trap of China through BRI. Collective response against cyber, space, biological threats and nuclear expansion need to be worked out.&nbsp;

India needs to develop its strategic culture with professional strategists, as diplomacy driven patch ups and talkathon have not worked so far. The overall strategic approach has to be proactive at all levels, in all dimensions of warfare.

(Disclaimer: The views of the writer do not represent the views of WION or ZMCL. Nor does WION or ZMCL endorse the views of the writer.) &nbsp;&nbsp;

Backdrop Unchallenged Xi Jinping with renewed mandate by CCP, during his conversation with US President Joe Biden has tried to create an impression of bipolar world order in existence even as the rest of the world amidst COVID-19 pandemic continues its rebalancing between unipolar, bipolar and multipolar global order as per their perception.

Backdrop Unchallenged Xi Jinping with renewed mandate by CCP, during his conversation with US President Joe Biden has tried to create an impression of bipolar world order in existence even as the rest of the world amidst COVID-19 pandemic continues its rebalancing between unipolar, bipolar and multipolar global order as per their perception. If Beijing has its way, it will use all instruments of power (ethical and unethical) to be sole superpower at global stage and have China-centric Asia at regional stage, for which sub-ordination of India is considered essential. To achieve that the containment plus encirclement (concirclement) of India is a strategic necessity to be able to coerce it to China-centric alignment, preferably without undertaking contact warfare. Chanakya wisdom that a neighbour with unsettled border can never be a friend seems to have been realised by New Delhi, which has been consistently involved in talkathon with China for decades hoping to have friendly relations. India needs to work out options in all domains in fragile international environment to undertake China challenge to avoid concirclement, preserve its sovereignty and territorial integrity, besides continuing its own march towards becoming a strong pole in global order. Multidimensional Concirclement of India by China In absence of any border treaty between independent India and China and non-demarcated LAC, the standoffs will continue. The present one in Eastern Ladakh seems to have run into stalemate, to India’s disadvantage, especially due to shortage of leverages, although India refuses to be coerced to resume business as usual side-lining border or LAC issue and insists on further pull back of PLA from all friction points to lead to de-escalation. China wants to avoid further pull back as it continues building additional infrastructure to upgrade its encroachment into areas, which it was not supposed to occupy as per Confidence Building Measures (CBMs), as permanent settlements. Chinese aim is to label it as settlement of border issue, somewhat in consonance with its 1959/60 claim line in strategically important areas. With occasional intrusions in other areas along LAC, China is trying to increase the economic cost of deployment for India by LOCisation of LAC and stretching out Indian military to seek Sino-centric solution. The ‘Containment Strategy’ of China includes planned construction of 628 dual use, border defence villages along its own perception of LAC to provide permanency to its claim, enhance its ISR capabilities (some of which have already been made), providing it infrastructure like fibre optic connection, akin to outposts. China can claim that its Land Borders Law passed last month by National People’s Congress is applicable to all countries, but the timing suggests it to be part of containment of India. The law improves coordination between agencies and power to defend increasingly claimed land under garb of national integrity. China’s recent MoU with Bhutan for resolving border issues bilaterally, and allurement of Nepal are also steps towards containment of India. A possible Chinese gain at Doklam through a land swap with Bhutan from other areas can be a serious concern for India due to its proximity to Siliguri Corridor. China has also encroached to make villages in both these countries. The aggressiveness in ‘Encirclement Strategy’ is evident from China delivering – most advanced frigates/warships to Pakistan. Labelled as gift, India must take it as cover plan for deployment of its PLAN combat ships in Pakistan territorial water/Arabian sea, perhaps under Pakistan flag, adding another pearl to its ongoing ‘String of Pearl Strategy’. Gwadar port as part of CPEC, CMEC leading to Bay of Bengal and foothold in Sri Lanka and Bangladesh are part of overall encirclement plan of India. The most worrying part for India is Chinese encroachment in non-contact warfare domain. China’s increasing economic, technological and digital offensive against India and other countries have made them so dependent on China, denting their self-reliance, so that the responses to Chinese unethical encroachment get muted. Chinese strategy of ‘Three Warfare’ namely employing media or public opinion, psychological warfare and legal warfare through display of arsenal, exercises and buying opinions seems to be finding some traction in politically active democracies, election-oriented segments in India to settle their political scores. Options for India A serious push in capacity building and infrastructure build up along towards LAC to take on China challenge in recent past is encouraging. The responses have to be in all domains to include contact and non-contact warfare. India needs a change in mindset from reactive to proactive, with additional offensive capability created to demonstrate capacity to encroach into sensitive areas of China, and inflict punitive cost, as China has assumed freedom to encroach anywhere, at will. The asymmetry in CNP between China and India is often cited as an excuse for muting proactive responses, but similar asymmetry exists between Pakistan and India, which doesn’t hesitate in adopting unethical proactive proxy war against India under nuclear hangover. India also has nuclear triad, hence this excuse needs to be revisited. To express the intent, India could make ‘One China Policy’ conditional to One India Policy as Sushma Swaraj mentioned in past. India needs to formulate its National Security Strategy (NSS), prioritise its challenges and task required by various agencies to develop capacities avoiding different ministries working with different priorities, in silos. It’s frustrating to see PILs against broadening of strategic roads or railways dragging feet to construct strategic railway lines in Arunachal due to lack of commercial viability. Surely part of NSS in open domain may improve sensitivity of all agencies to national security needs, once specified. India should also pass equivalent of Border Defence Law in some form, like strategic infrastructure along border to have different yardstick for speedy clearance by local, regional and central authorities to avoid incidents like environment ministry obstructing many such constructions in past. In response to Chinese build-up of villages to incrementally change the ground position, it is recommended that States/UT along LAC should allot concessional land to security forces like regional SCOUTS, ITBP, SSB, and families hailing from that area (on son of soil concept), ready to settle in villages so constructed, along own perception of LAC. This will improve inclusive growth, integration, besides proof of our claims on the border, to ward off ‘Chinese Strategy of Incremental Encroachment’. In response to economic and digital encroachment, India must increasingly draw out a negative import list of all products imported from China, which have been/can be manufactured in India and increasingly ban their imports, as is being done to improve self-reliance in defence manufacturing. It may sound unpleasant to few profit making importers, but will reduce our dependencies and concerns of economic coercion to great extent in long term. It’s absurd to notice India’s trade surplus with China growing beyond its defence budget during standoff period. Collective naval posturing with like-minded democracies to create multifront situation for China in Indo-Pacific is essential to check Chinese expansionism challenging global order and threatening global commons with steps like China centric Coast Guard Law and Maritime Traffic Safety Law. There is a need for alternative supply chain, trade and technological eco system, independent of China for which some initial steps taken by Quad countries need to be pursued. An alternate infrastructure architecture in the form of B3W, Blue Dot Network and Friendship Highways are essential to save fragile economies getting into debt trap of China through BRI. Collective response against cyber, space, biological threats and nuclear expansion need to be worked out. India needs to develop its strategic culture with professional strategists, as diplomacy driven patch ups and talkathon have not worked so far. The overall strategic approach has to be proactive at all levels, in all dimensions of warfare. (Disclaimer: The views of the writer do not represent the views of WION or ZMCL. Nor does WION or ZMCL endorse the views of the writer.)

Opinion | Multidimensional Concirclement of India by China: How is New Delhi preparing? 

Referring to the Chinese military build-up across the Line of Actual Control (LAC), the central government told the Supreme Court that if the Army cannot move its missile launchers, heavy machinery up to the northern Indo-China border, then how will it defend it and fight a war, if it breaks out.

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Amid tensions with India along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), China's state-run Global Times newspaper said frontline troops at the border are preparing "logistics for the upcoming winter".

The daily said that "several new measures" and "facilities to improve the living and working condition of officers and soldiers" has boosted the morale of the PLA soldiers in the high-altitude region during the winter.&nbsp;

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The newspaper quoted an observer saying although "large-scale clashes are unlikely to occur", however, "small frictions may happen from time to time" therefore "logistics is a key factor for border troops to overcome the winter" while touting it as an "advantage" over India.

After months of tensions along the LAC, China had decided to deescalate earlier this year, however, reports say PLA troops continue to remain at strategic locations and have fortified their positions while falling back strategically.

Both countries had conducted the 13th round of commander-level talks last month at the Moldo-Chushul border on the Chinese side, however, the talks ended in a stalemate as the Chinese side failed to come up with a forward-looking proposal after nearly a nine-hour meeting.

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Global Times quoted a senior colonel as saying that, "China is unwavering in its determination to safeguard its sovereignty"&nbsp;while adding that it hopes "India will not misjudge the situation".

China's state newspaper in fact went further to quote a professor at Fudan University, Lin Minwang, who said "India's proposed return to the pre-April 2020 positions in the western section along the LAC is totally unreasonable for China".

Global Times blamed India for "creating frictions at border region" while asserting that "China-Indian border region has been intense for a while with India consistently increasing troop numbers."

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The newspaper said tension was "evident" at the border with "commanders frequently leading patrols" even as "infrastructure constructions on China's side have been advancing steadily" which the paper said included "road building and rapid response capabilities of the frontline troops".&nbsp;

(With inputs from Agencies) 
&nbsp;

Amid tensions with India along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), China's state-run Global Times newspaper said frontline troops at the border are preparing "logistics for the upcoming winter".

Amid tensions with India along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), China's state-run Global Times newspaper said frontline troops at the border are preparing "logistics for the upcoming winter". The daily said that "several new measures" and "facilities to improve the living and working condition of officers and soldiers" has boosted the morale of the PLA soldiers in the high-altitude region during the winter. Also Read in pics: In dogfight over Himalayas between India's Rafale vs China's J-20 stealth fighter, who wins? The newspaper quoted an observer saying although "large-scale clashes are unlikely to occur", however, "small frictions may happen from time to time" therefore "logistics is a key factor for border troops to overcome the winter" while touting it as an "advantage" over India. After months of tensions along the LAC, China had decided to deescalate earlier this year, however, reports say PLA troops continue to remain at strategic locations and have fortified their positions while falling back strategically. Both countries had conducted the 13th round of commander-level talks last month at the Moldo-Chushul border on the Chinese side, however, the talks ended in a stalemate as the Chinese side failed to come up with a forward-looking proposal after nearly a nine-hour meeting. Also Read in pics: Agni-5 vs China's DF-17 missile: India's nuclear-capable missile is a gamechanger Global Times quoted a senior colonel as saying that, "China is unwavering in its determination to safeguard its sovereignty" while adding that it hopes "India will not misjudge the situation". China's state newspaper in fact went further to quote a professor at Fudan University, Lin Minwang, who said "India's proposed return to the pre-April 2020 positions in the western section along the LAC is totally unreasonable for China". Global Times blamed India for "creating frictions at border region" while asserting that "China-Indian border region has been intense for a while with India consistently increasing troop numbers." Also Read in pics: Indian Army targets AI-powered battle tanks with eye on China The newspaper said tension was "evident" at the border with "commanders frequently leading patrols" even as "infrastructure constructions on China's side have been advancing steadily" which the paper said included "road building and rapid response capabilities of the frontline troops". (With inputs from Agencies)

Amid tensions along border with India, China upgrades 'logistics to brave winter'

China has built a large 100-home civilian village inside disputed territory between the Tibet Autonomous Region and India's Arunachal Pradesh, claimed the US Department of Defense in its annual report to Congress on military and security developments involving China.

These and other infrastructure development efforts along the India-China border have been a source of consternation in the Indian government and media, it stated.

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The report also specifically points out that China has attempted to blame India for provoking the standoff through India's "increased infrastructure development" near the Line of Actual Control (LAC).

Asserting that its deployments to the LAC were in response to Indian provocation, Beijing has refused to withdraw any forces until India's forces have withdrawn behind the its version of the LAC and ceased infrastructure improvements in the area, it stated.

Chinese state-controlled media forcefully asserted China's intent to refuse any territorial concessions demanded by India.

"PRC (People's Republic of China) officials, through official statements and state media, had also sought unsuccessfully to prevent India from deepening its relationship with the US during and subsequent to the standoff, while accusing India of being a mere 'instrument'&nbsp;of US policy in the region," it stated.

The department also asserted that Chinese officials have warned US officials to not interfere with the their relationship with India.

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Elaborating about India and China border dispute in the last 18 months, it stated that despite the ongoing diplomatic and military dialogues to reduce border tensions, the PRC has continued taking incremental and tactical actions to press its claims at the LAC.

The report stated that tensions with India along the LAC sparked an ongoing standoff between Chinese and Indian troops in mid-May 2020, which lasted through the winter.

The standoff escalated on June 15, 2020 after a skirmish ensued in the Galwan Valley in Ladakh between the Indian Army and PLA troops that resulted in casualties on both sides, including the deaths of 20 Indian soldiers.

In February 2021, the Central Military Commission (CMC) announced posthumous awards for four PLA soldiers, "though the total number of PRC casualties remains unknown".

The current standoff between the two nations resulted in the first deaths in the last 45 years.

Despite agreements to disengage in the spring of 2021, both sides maintain troops along the LAC as Corps Commander-level negotiations progress slowly.

The report stated that differing perceptions of border demarcations along the LAC joined with recent infrastructure construction, led to multiple unarmed clashes, an ongoing standoff, and military buildups on both sides of the border.

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It also stated that throughout the standoff, PRC officials sought to downplay the severity of the crisis, emphasising Beijing's intent to preserve border stability and prevent the standoff from harming other areas of its bilateral relationship with India.

The PRC seeks to prevent border tensions from causing India to partner more closely with the US.

As of June 2021, the PRC and India continue to maintain large-scale deployments along the LAC and make preparations to sustain these forces while disengagement negotiations have made limited progress, the report stated.

China has built a large 100-home civilian village inside disputed territory between the Tibet Autonomous Region and India's Arunachal Pradesh, claimed the US Department of Defense in its annual report to Congress on military and security developments involving China.

China has built a large 100-home civilian village inside disputed territory between the Tibet Autonomous Region and India's Arunachal Pradesh, claimed the US Department of Defense in its annual report to Congress on military and security developments involving China. These and other infrastructure development efforts along the India-China border have been a source of consternation in the Indian government and media, it stated. Also Read | India has less nukes than Pakistan, China: New analysis of capabilities The report also specifically points out that China has attempted to blame India for provoking the standoff through India's "increased infrastructure development" near the Line of Actual Control (LAC). Asserting that its deployments to the LAC were in response to Indian provocation, Beijing has refused to withdraw any forces until India's forces have withdrawn behind the its version of the LAC and ceased infrastructure improvements in the area, it stated. Chinese state-controlled media forcefully asserted China's intent to refuse any territorial concessions demanded by India. "PRC (People's Republic of China) officials, through official statements and state media, had also sought unsuccessfully to prevent India from deepening its relationship with the US during and subsequent to the standoff, while accusing India of being a mere 'instrument' of US policy in the region," it stated. The department also asserted that Chinese officials have warned US officials to not interfere with the their relationship with India. Also Read | China is blocking marine exports from India using non-tariff barriers amid tensions Elaborating about India and China border dispute in the last 18 months, it stated that despite the ongoing diplomatic and military dialogues to reduce border tensions, the PRC has continued taking incremental and tactical actions to press its claims at the LAC. The report stated that tensions with India along the LAC sparked an ongoing standoff between Chinese and Indian troops in mid-May 2020, which lasted through the winter. The standoff escalated on June 15, 2020 after a skirmish ensued in the Galwan Valley in Ladakh between the Indian Army and PLA troops that resulted in casualties on both sides, including the deaths of 20 Indian soldiers. In February 2021, the Central Military Commission (CMC) announced posthumous awards for four PLA soldiers, "though the total number of PRC casualties remains unknown". The current standoff between the two nations resulted in the first deaths in the last 45 years. Despite agreements to disengage in the spring of 2021, both sides maintain troops along the LAC as Corps Commander-level negotiations progress slowly. The report stated that differing perceptions of border demarcations along the LAC joined with recent infrastructure construction, led to multiple unarmed clashes, an ongoing standoff, and military buildups on both sides of the border. Also Read | India steps up Himalayan border defences after 2020 clash with China It also stated that throughout the standoff, PRC officials sought to downplay the severity of the crisis, emphasising Beijing's intent to preserve border stability and prevent the standoff from harming other areas of its bilateral relationship with India. The PRC seeks to prevent border tensions from causing India to partner more closely with the US. As of June 2021, the PRC and India continue to maintain large-scale deployments along the LAC and make preparations to sustain these forces while disengagement negotiations have made limited progress, the report stated.

China built village inside disputed territory with India's Arunachal Pradesh: US

India has issued a warning to China. Beijing's new land border law is a serious concern. India has warned that China must not use its new law to try and legitimise any incursions into Indian territory.

India issues warning to China regarding border standoff

Just days after China passed the land boundary law, the Indian government said China still hasn't resolved the "boundary question".&nbsp;

"We have noted that China has passed a new land boundary law on October 23. The law states among other things that China abides by treaties concluded with or jointly acceded to by foreign countries on land boundary affairs," the Indian government said.

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"It also has provisions to carry out reorganisation of districts in the border areas," the government informed.

China's land boundary law states that its sovereignty and territorial integrity is "sacred and inviolable" as it emphasised the "principle of equality, mutual trust and friendly consultation while handling land border related-affairs with neighbouring countries through negotiations to properly resolve disputes and longstanding border issues."

The Indian government however expressed "concern" over China’s "unilateral decision" to bring forward the&nbsp;legislation which it said has "implication on our existing bilateral arrangements on border management as well as on the boundary question."

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"Such unilateral move will have no bearing on the arrangements that both sides have already reached earlier," the Indian government said, adding, "Whether it is on the boundary question or for maintaining peace and tranquillity along the LAC in India-China border areas."

The Indian government added that the new law does not "confer any legitimacy to the so-called China Pakistan boundary agreement of 1963". The government said it "consistently maintains" the agreement is an &nbsp;"illegal and invalid agreement".&nbsp;

The Indian government added that China should "avoid undertaking action" under the "pretext of the new law which could unilaterally alter the situation in the India-China border areas."

China has been involved in a standoff with India since May last year along the Line of Actual Control(LAC).&nbsp;

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The tensions had led to clashes at Galwan Valley between China's PLA soldiers and the Indian Army in which 20 Indian soldiers were killed including four&nbsp;Chinese troops although reports claimed the casualties on the Chinese side was much higher.

In early this year, China had announced disengagement at the border, however, Chinese troops have reportedly continued to build roads and fortifications along the LAC and stationed heavy equipment.&nbsp;

(With inputs from Agencies) 
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Just days after China passed the land boundary law, the Indian government said China still hasn't resolved the "boundary question". "We have noted that China has passed a new land boundary law on October 23.

Just days after China passed the land boundary law, the Indian government said China still hasn't resolved the "boundary question". "We have noted that China has passed a new land boundary law on October 23. The law states among other things that China abides by treaties concluded with or jointly acceded to by foreign countries on land boundary affairs," the Indian government said. Also Read: China's new law seeks to 'strengthen border defence' "It also has provisions to carry out reorganisation of districts in the border areas," the government informed. China's land boundary law states that its sovereignty and territorial integrity is "sacred and inviolable" as it emphasised the "principle of equality, mutual trust and friendly consultation while handling land border related-affairs with neighbouring countries through negotiations to properly resolve disputes and longstanding border issues." The Indian government however expressed "concern" over China’s "unilateral decision" to bring forward the legislation which it said has "implication on our existing bilateral arrangements on border management as well as on the boundary question." Also Read: China installs new shelters for troops near India's Ladakh border "Such unilateral move will have no bearing on the arrangements that both sides have already reached earlier," the Indian government said, adding, "Whether it is on the boundary question or for maintaining peace and tranquillity along the LAC in India-China border areas." The Indian government added that the new law does not "confer any legitimacy to the so-called China Pakistan boundary agreement of 1963". The government said it "consistently maintains" the agreement is an "illegal and invalid agreement". The Indian government added that China should "avoid undertaking action" under the "pretext of the new law which could unilaterally alter the situation in the India-China border areas." China has been involved in a standoff with India since May last year along the Line of Actual Control(LAC). Also Read: Chinese Air Force still deployed at three airbases facing Ladakh: IAF The tensions had led to clashes at Galwan Valley between China's PLA soldiers and the Indian Army in which 20 Indian soldiers were killed including four Chinese troops although reports claimed the casualties on the Chinese side was much higher. In early this year, China had announced disengagement at the border, however, Chinese troops have reportedly continued to build roads and fortifications along the LAC and stationed heavy equipment. (With inputs from Agencies)

Unilateral move, says India on China's new land boundary law

According to China's state-run Global Times newspaper, PLA's Xinjiang military command has received a "new type of all-terrain vehicle".

The Chinese newspaper said the new vehicle is expected to "ensure logistics support to plateau border defence troops as winter draws close and as China-India border tensions again risk rising".

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The report added that the PLA unit is stationed in a "high-altitude, snowy border region" where transportation is difficult.

The newspaper informed that the "vehicle was tailored to suit the needs of the troops" and can carry heavy load and is able to "traverse freely in river banks, deserts, mountains and snowfields even under bad weather conditions."

The report pointed out that the delivery comes as "China and India failed to reach an agreement during the 13th round of corps commander-level talks."

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The report comes as the Indian Army said recently that Chinese activities have increased marginally along the Line of Actual Control(LAC) as the PLA has conducted drills.

The Indian Army has enhanced surveillance along the border, the Army informed as it stated that&nbsp;"villages have come up near the border".

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The Indian army added that it has inducted unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), radars, night-vision systems in order to keep a close&nbsp;eye on Chinese activities along the border.

(With inputs from Agencies) 
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According to China's state-run Global Times newspaper, PLA's Xinjiang military command has received a "new type of all-terrain vehicle". The Chinese newspaper said the new vehicle is expected to "ensure logistics support to plateau border defence troops as winter draws close and as China-India border tensions again risk rising".

According to China's state-run Global Times newspaper, PLA's Xinjiang military command has received a "new type of all-terrain vehicle". The Chinese newspaper said the new vehicle is expected to "ensure logistics support to plateau border defence troops as winter draws close and as China-India border tensions again risk rising". Also Read | In dogfight over Himalayas between India's Rafale vs China's J-20 stealth fighter, who wins? The report added that the PLA unit is stationed in a "high-altitude, snowy border region" where transportation is difficult. The newspaper informed that the "vehicle was tailored to suit the needs of the troops" and can carry heavy load and is able to "traverse freely in river banks, deserts, mountains and snowfields even under bad weather conditions." The report pointed out that the delivery comes as "China and India failed to reach an agreement during the 13th round of corps commander-level talks." Also Read: India wants status quo ante in Ladakh, says India's CDS to WION The report comes as the Indian Army said recently that Chinese activities have increased marginally along the Line of Actual Control(LAC) as the PLA has conducted drills. The Indian Army has enhanced surveillance along the border, the Army informed as it stated that "villages have come up near the border". Also Read: Chinese Air Force still deployed at three airbases facing Ladakh, says IAF The Indian army added that it has inducted unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), radars, night-vision systems in order to keep a close eye on Chinese activities along the border. (With inputs from Agencies)

China's PLA border troops receive 'all-terrain vehicle': Report

Amid tensions along the Line of Control(LAC) with India, China adopted a law to strengthen border protection.

The new law was adopted by Chinese lawmakers. It seeks to "strengthen border defence" and support economic and social development.

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The law states the country's sovereignty and territorial integrity is "sacred and inviolable". The new law reportedly provides provisions to open up the border areas and improve public services and infrastructure.

It also seeks to "promote coordination between border defence and social, economic development in border areas," China's Xinhua news agency reported.

According to Xinhua, the law seeks the "principle of equality, mutual trust and friendly consultation" while handling "land border related-affairs with neighbouring countries through negotiations to properly resolve disputes and longstanding border issues."

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Reports say the new law will come into effect from January 1, 2022. China shares its 22,000-km long border with 14 countries.

The law states China will take "measures to safeguard territorial integrity and land boundaries and guard against and combat any act that undermines territorial sovereignty and land boundaries."

China's latest move comes even PLA soldiers are locked in a standoff with Indian troops along the LAC since last year. In June last year, Chinese and Indian troops had clashed at Galwan Valley leading to the death of 20 Indian soldiers and four PLA soldiers, although reports claimed the casualties on the Chinese side was higher.

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Although, China had declared its intention to deescalate earlier this year, however, reports claim China has&nbsp;continued to amass troops and has built border roads and fortifications along the LAC.

(With inputs from Agencies)

Amid tensions along the Line of Control(LAC) with India, China adopted a law to strengthen border protection. The new law was adopted by Chinese lawmakers. It seeks to "strengthen border defence" and support economic and social development.

Amid tensions along the Line of Control(LAC) with India, China adopted a law to strengthen border protection. The new law was adopted by Chinese lawmakers. It seeks to "strengthen border defence" and support economic and social development. Also Read: China has been breaching Nepal-China border rules in Humla The law states the country's sovereignty and territorial integrity is "sacred and inviolable". The new law reportedly provides provisions to open up the border areas and improve public services and infrastructure. It also seeks to "promote coordination between border defence and social, economic development in border areas," China's Xinhua news agency reported. According to Xinhua, the law seeks the "principle of equality, mutual trust and friendly consultation" while handling "land border related-affairs with neighbouring countries through negotiations to properly resolve disputes and longstanding border issues." Also Read| China has been aggressor along Himalayan border, says US diplomat Reports say the new law will come into effect from January 1, 2022. China shares its 22,000-km long border with 14 countries. The law states China will take "measures to safeguard territorial integrity and land boundaries and guard against and combat any act that undermines territorial sovereignty and land boundaries." China's latest move comes even PLA soldiers are locked in a standoff with Indian troops along the LAC since last year. In June last year, Chinese and Indian troops had clashed at Galwan Valley leading to the death of 20 Indian soldiers and four PLA soldiers, although reports claimed the casualties on the Chinese side was higher. Also Read| India border issues: Strategy beyond talkathon to deal with China Although, China had declared its intention to deescalate earlier this year, however, reports claim China has continued to amass troops and has built border roads and fortifications along the LAC. (With inputs from Agencies)

China's new law seeks to 'strengthen border defence'

The Siliguri corridor, known as India's 'chicken neck', became a crucial passageway&nbsp;after the India-China Doklam crisis in 2017.

Located in West Bengal, the corridor is 60 km long and 20 km wide and connects the North-East with the rest of India.

It is not just an important trade route but also an important gateway to South East Asia as well.

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The region is surrounded by Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, and China. Tibet's Chumbi valley is just 130 km away from the chicken neck corridor.&nbsp;

The trijunction to India, Nepal and Bhutan is found at the tip of this valley and is known as the Doklam region which has become a standoff point.

Himalayan mountains such as Mount Kanchenjunga are the source of two major rivers known as Teesta and Jaldakha which merge in the Brahmaputra river when they enter Bangladesh.

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The northeast region of India has a population of 50 million people and mostly Nepali and Bengali immigrants are found.

From the perspective of the economy, the corridor is immensely important for the trade for the north-eastern states and rest of India. It also hosts the only railway freight line between them.&nbsp;

Darjeeling tea and timber further increase the importance of this region.

The roadways and railways near the Line of Actual Control (LAC) are connected by the Siliguri corridor. All essentials are supplied to them through this corridor only.

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It is helping India boost its 'Act East Policy' by facilitating connectivity between India and&nbsp;its northeastern states as well as ASEAN countries in Southeast Asia.

The corridor has proved significant in countering illegal immigration, cross-border terrorism, and Islamic radicalisation in the northeastern states.

South-east Asia is notorious for the golden triangle. Organised crime and drug trafficking is prevalent in Myanmar, Thailand, and Laos.

The spread of drug trafficking from these countries to Indian states such as Tripura, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, and Arunachal Pradesh is a major security threat.

By improving the security in the Siliguri corridor, the region can be secured.

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Its close proximity to Tibet acts as an advantage to India as it can keep a close eye on China which has constructed several roads and airstrips in the region.

In the situation of war, weapons and troops can be mobilised easily through the Siliguri corridor.

Beijing is investing heavily in the neighbouring countries of India under the disguise of improving its global trade reach for its Belt and Road plan but these countries have become mired in a Chinese debt trap.

China has been stung by criticism, mostly from Western countries, that it loads up poor, developing nations with unsustainable debt they have no hope of paying back, and that it is seeking to use this to leverage political influence.

China says its loans are much welcomed and much needed, and points out that it provides them with no political pre-conditions and gives funds to places that Western donors ignore.

Talks between Indian and Chinese military commanders to resolve a protracted standoff on a stretch of the disputed Himalayan border have not yielded positive results.

Thousands of Indian and Chinese troops have been locked in a high-altitude face-off in India's Ladakh region since last year, despite the two militaries holding more than a dozen rounds of talks to defuse the situation.

In February, both sides had agreed to pull back troops from some areas around Pangong Tso, a glacial lake at 14,000 ft (4,270 metres), after prolonged negotiations between military commanders and diplomats of the two sides.

Deployments by the two sides were enhanced after clashes in June 2020, when 20 Indian soldiers were killed when soldiers fought with iron rods and stones in Ladakh's Galwan Valley.

The Siliguri corridor, known as India's 'chicken neck', became a crucial passageway after the India-China Doklam crisis in 2017. Located in West Bengal, the corridor is 60 km long and 20 km wide and connects the North-East with the rest of India.

The Siliguri corridor, known as India's 'chicken neck', became a crucial passageway after the India-China Doklam crisis in 2017. Located in West Bengal, the corridor is 60 km long and 20 km wide and connects the North-East with the rest of India. It is not just an important trade route but also an important gateway to South East Asia as well. The region is surrounded by Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, and China. Tibet's Chumbi valley is just 130 km away from the chicken neck corridor. The trijunction to India, Nepal and Bhutan is found at the tip of this valley and is known as the Doklam region which has become a standoff point. Himalayan mountains such as Mount Kanchenjunga are the source of two major rivers known as Teesta and Jaldakha which merge in the Brahmaputra river when they enter Bangladesh. Also read | India-China standoff: Beijing deploys 100 rocket launchers at high altitude areas The northeast region of India has a population of 50 million people and mostly Nepali and Bengali immigrants are found. From the perspective of the economy, the corridor is immensely important for the trade for the north-eastern states and rest of India. It also hosts the only railway freight line between them. Darjeeling tea and timber further increase the importance of this region. The roadways and railways near the Line of Actual Control (LAC) are connected by the Siliguri corridor. All essentials are supplied to them through this corridor only. Also see | India-China standoff: How US drones along LAC can tilt the balance in India's favour against China It is helping India boost its 'Act East Policy' by facilitating connectivity between India and its northeastern states as well as ASEAN countries in Southeast Asia. The corridor has proved significant in countering illegal immigration, cross-border terrorism, and Islamic radicalisation in the northeastern states. South-east Asia is notorious for the golden triangle. Organised crime and drug trafficking is prevalent in Myanmar, Thailand, and Laos. The spread of drug trafficking from these countries to Indian states such as Tripura, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, and Arunachal Pradesh is a major security threat. By improving the security in the Siliguri corridor, the region can be secured. Also read | India-China standoff: Indian Army foils China's intrusion bid in Sikkim Its close proximity to Tibet acts as an advantage to India as it can keep a close eye on China which has constructed several roads and airstrips in the region. In the situation of war, weapons and troops can be mobilised easily through the Siliguri corridor. Beijing is investing heavily in the neighbouring countries of India under the disguise of improving its global trade reach for its Belt and Road plan but these countries have become mired in a Chinese debt trap. China has been stung by criticism, mostly from Western countries, that it loads up poor, developing nations with unsustainable debt they have no hope of paying back, and that it is seeking to use this to leverage political influence. China says its loans are much welcomed and much needed, and points out that it provides them with no political pre-conditions and gives funds to places that Western donors ignore. Talks between Indian and Chinese military commanders to resolve a protracted standoff on a stretch of the disputed Himalayan border have not yielded positive results. Thousands of Indian and Chinese troops have been locked in a high-altitude face-off in India's Ladakh region since last year, despite the two militaries holding more than a dozen rounds of talks to defuse the situation. In February, both sides had agreed to pull back troops from some areas around Pangong Tso, a glacial lake at 14,000 ft (4,270 metres), after prolonged negotiations between military commanders and diplomats of the two sides. Deployments by the two sides were enhanced after clashes in June 2020, when 20 Indian soldiers were killed when soldiers fought with iron rods and stones in Ladakh's Galwan Valley.

Why is China trying to break India's chicken neck?

Eastern Army Commander Lieutenant General Manoj Pande on Tuesday said the Chinese Army's activities have increased marginally in-depth areas across the Line of Actual Control (LAC) which is under tight surveillance of the Indian Army.

"The annual training exercise that the People`s Liberation Army (PLA) carries out, there has been some increase in the level of activities but that is in the depth areas.

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Some of the reserve formations of the PLA which were mobilised have continued to remain in their training areas but that again is in operational depth.

We have enhanced our surveillance both in LAC and depth areas," Lieutenant General Pande said. Eastern Army commander mentioned that both sides are attempting to develop infrastructure closer to LAC which leads to certain issues at times.

"As per their (PLA) strategy model, villages have come up near the border. It is a matter of concern how that can be used.&nbsp;We have taken cognisance of this in our plans," he added.

There has been a marginal increase in the border defence troops, who are already deployed at the LAC.

Talking about the steps and measures taken by the Army in terms of surveillance, Lieutenant General Pande said, "We have taken a number of steps and measure. The foremost would be enhancing our surveillance in both -- on the Line of Actual Control as well as depth areas. This is what we are doing by synergising efforts of all our surveillance resources, right from strategic level till the tactical level."

Lt Gen Pande assured that adequate forces are available in each sector to deal with any contingencies that may arise said, "We are also practising and rehearsing contingencies that may come up."

"In certain areas, we have strengthened the deployment. Largely, there has been no major increase or increment in terms of the number of forces that we have deployed at LAC," he added.

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Eastern army commander reiterated that Army is looking at maximising the potential of incorporating technology to the maximum extent possible.

"We have inducted surveillance drones, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and have better surveillance radars, better communication systems, better night vision ability. Introduction of technology has remained one of our key areas and a number of steps are taken towards it," he said.

On October 10, the 13th round of the India-China Corps Commander-level meeting was held at the Chushul-Moldo border meeting point.&nbsp; 
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Eastern Army Commander Lieutenant General Manoj Pande on Tuesday said the Chinese Army's activities have increased marginally in-depth areas across the Line of Actual Control (LAC) which is under tight surveillance of the Indian Army.

Eastern Army Commander Lieutenant General Manoj Pande on Tuesday said the Chinese Army's activities have increased marginally in-depth areas across the Line of Actual Control (LAC) which is under tight surveillance of the Indian Army. "The annual training exercise that the People`s Liberation Army (PLA) carries out, there has been some increase in the level of activities but that is in the depth areas. Also Read | Amid civilian killings, Indian Army chief visits Jammu to review security situation Some of the reserve formations of the PLA which were mobilised have continued to remain in their training areas but that again is in operational depth. We have enhanced our surveillance both in LAC and depth areas," Lieutenant General Pande said. Eastern Army commander mentioned that both sides are attempting to develop infrastructure closer to LAC which leads to certain issues at times. "As per their (PLA) strategy model, villages have come up near the border. It is a matter of concern how that can be used. We have taken cognisance of this in our plans," he added. There has been a marginal increase in the border defence troops, who are already deployed at the LAC. Talking about the steps and measures taken by the Army in terms of surveillance, Lieutenant General Pande said, "We have taken a number of steps and measure. The foremost would be enhancing our surveillance in both -- on the Line of Actual Control as well as depth areas. This is what we are doing by synergising efforts of all our surveillance resources, right from strategic level till the tactical level." Lt Gen Pande assured that adequate forces are available in each sector to deal with any contingencies that may arise said, "We are also practising and rehearsing contingencies that may come up." "In certain areas, we have strengthened the deployment. Largely, there has been no major increase or increment in terms of the number of forces that we have deployed at LAC," he added. Also Read | 11 civilians killed in October alone in terrorist attacks in J&K Eastern army commander reiterated that Army is looking at maximising the potential of incorporating technology to the maximum extent possible. "We have inducted surveillance drones, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and have better surveillance radars, better communication systems, better night vision ability. Introduction of technology has remained one of our key areas and a number of steps are taken towards it," he said. On October 10, the 13th round of the India-China Corps Commander-level meeting was held at the Chushul-Moldo border meeting point.

LAC under constant surveillance amid increased activities of Chinese Army: Eastern Army commander

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Gravitas: India-China military talks break down: What next?

After the 13th round of India-China Corps Commander Level Meeting failed to resolve issues at the LAC, the Chinese looked to pin the blame on the Indians over the impasse. &nbsp;

People's Liberation Army (PLA) Western Theater Command spokesperson Senior Colonel Long Shaohua said, “The Indian side still persisted in its unreasonable and unrealistic demands, which added difficulties to the negotiations.” &nbsp;

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The talks were held at Chushul-Moldo border meeting point on Sunday. The spokesperson said, “Instead of misjudging the situation, the Indian side should cherish the hard-won situation in China-India border areas.” &nbsp;&nbsp;

China also reiterated its long-standing rhetoric. “During the meeting, the Chinese side made great efforts to promote the easing and cooling of the border situation and fully demonstrated China’s sincerity of maintaining overall interests of bilateral military relations,” the spokesperson added. &nbsp;

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Pointing out that China is firm in its resolve to safeguard national sovereignty, the spokesperson looked to again justify its aggressive actions at the LAC. &nbsp;

Watch | Indian Army accuses Chinese PLA of violating protocols

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Putting the entire onus on India over the issue, the spokesperson added, the Indian side should abide by the relevant agreements and consensus reached between the two countries and two militaries, show sincerity and take concrete actions to jointly safeguard peace and stability in the border areas with China. &nbsp;&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies) &nbsp;&nbsp;

After the 13th round of India-China Corps Commander Level Meeting failed to resolve issues at the LAC, the Chinese looked to pin the blame on the Indians over the impasse.

After the 13th round of India-China Corps Commander Level Meeting failed to resolve issues at the LAC, the Chinese looked to pin the blame on the Indians over the impasse. People's Liberation Army (PLA) Western Theater Command spokesperson Senior Colonel Long Shaohua said, “The Indian side still persisted in its unreasonable and unrealistic demands, which added difficulties to the negotiations.” Also Read: 'Chinese not agreeable to suggestions', says India after talks fail again The talks were held at Chushul-Moldo border meeting point on Sunday. The spokesperson said, “Instead of misjudging the situation, the Indian side should cherish the hard-won situation in China-India border areas.” China also reiterated its long-standing rhetoric. “During the meeting, the Chinese side made great efforts to promote the easing and cooling of the border situation and fully demonstrated China’s sincerity of maintaining overall interests of bilateral military relations,” the spokesperson added. Also Read: China-Taiwan tensions: Beijing denounces Tsai’s national day speech Pointing out that China is firm in its resolve to safeguard national sovereignty, the spokesperson looked to again justify its aggressive actions at the LAC. Watch | Indian Army accuses Chinese PLA of violating protocols Putting the entire onus on India over the issue, the spokesperson added, the Indian side should abide by the relevant agreements and consensus reached between the two countries and two militaries, show sincerity and take concrete actions to jointly safeguard peace and stability in the border areas with China. (With inputs from agencies)

After talks fail to resolve issues at LAC, China pins blame on India

The 13th round of India-China Corps Commander Level Meeting held at Chushul-Moldo border meeting point on Sunday failed to result in a conclusive resolution. &nbsp;&nbsp;

During the meeting, the discussions were held between the two sides to find resolution of the remaining issues along the LAC in eastern Ladakh. &nbsp;&nbsp;

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In the statement issued by the Indian government, it pointed out that the situation along the LAC had been caused by unilateral attempts of Chinese side to alter the status quo in violation of the bilateral agreements. &nbsp;&nbsp;

“It was, therefore, necessary that the Chinese side take appropriate steps in the remaining areas so as to restore peace and tranquillity along the LAC in the western sector,” it said. &nbsp; &nbsp;

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The resolution of the remaining areas would facilitate progress in the bilateral relations. &nbsp;&nbsp;

“In the meeting, the Indian side made constructive suggestions for resolving the remaining areas but the Chinese were not agreeable and also could not provide any forward-looking proposals. The meeting, thus, did not result in resolution of the remaining areas,” read the statement. &nbsp;

Watch | Thirteenth round of India-China corps commander talks end

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The two sides have agreed to maintain communications and also to maintain stability on the ground. "It is our expectation that the Chinese side will take into account the overall perspective of bilateral relations and will work towards early resolution of the remaining issues while fully abiding by bilateral agreements and protocols,” the statement added. &nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

The 13th round of India-China Corps Commander Level Meeting held at Chushul-Moldo border meeting point on Sunday failed to result in a conclusive resolution. During the meeting, the discussions were held between the two sides to find resolution of the remaining issues along the LAC in eastern Ladakh.

The 13th round of India-China Corps Commander Level Meeting held at Chushul-Moldo border meeting point on Sunday failed to result in a conclusive resolution. During the meeting, the discussions were held between the two sides to find resolution of the remaining issues along the LAC in eastern Ladakh. Also Read: US' Kashmiri Pandits condemn targetted killings by militants in valley In the statement issued by the Indian government, it pointed out that the situation along the LAC had been caused by unilateral attempts of Chinese side to alter the status quo in violation of the bilateral agreements. “It was, therefore, necessary that the Chinese side take appropriate steps in the remaining areas so as to restore peace and tranquillity along the LAC in the western sector,” it said. Also Read: To avert power crisis, Indian govt scrambles all resources as coal shortage looms The resolution of the remaining areas would facilitate progress in the bilateral relations. “In the meeting, the Indian side made constructive suggestions for resolving the remaining areas but the Chinese were not agreeable and also could not provide any forward-looking proposals. The meeting, thus, did not result in resolution of the remaining areas,” read the statement. Watch | Thirteenth round of India-China corps commander talks end The two sides have agreed to maintain communications and also to maintain stability on the ground. "It is our expectation that the Chinese side will take into account the overall perspective of bilateral relations and will work towards early resolution of the remaining issues while fully abiding by bilateral agreements and protocols,” the statement added. (With inputs from agencies)

'Chinese not agreeable to suggestions', says India after military talks fail again

The thirteenth round of India, China commander-level talks began on Sunday in Moldo on the Chinese side at 10:30 am on Sunday, reports said.

The talks are taking place amid renewed tensions along the Line of Control&nbsp;(LAC) between Indian and Chinese troops.

The talks between the two sides are taking place after a gap of over two months after the earlier round concluded on July 31.

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Last month, India's external affairs minister S Jaishankar had urged Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi to work together to end the disengagement issues in eastern Ladakh.

Watch: India, China military commanders hold talks

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The talks are taking place amid reports of Chinese transgressions into India's territory&nbsp;recently. In February, China had declared it would disengage its troops along the LAC in the Pangong Tso lake area, however, thousands of Chinese troops are still stationed at the border facing India.

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Reports say the Indian side wants to address the issues related to Hot Springs and other areas along the Line of Actual Control in eastern Ladakh.

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Last year in June Indian and Chinese troops were engaged in a clash at Galwan Valley in which 20 Indian soldiers had died.&nbsp;

China later said four PLA soldiers were also killed in the clashes, however, reports claimed the casualties on the Chinese side was much higher.

(With inputs from Agencies)

The thirteenth round of India, China commander-level talks began on Sunday in Moldo on the Chinese side at 10:30 am on Sunday, reports said. The talks are taking place amid renewed tensions along the Line of Control (LAC) between Indian and Chinese troops.

The thirteenth round of India, China commander-level talks began on Sunday in Moldo on the Chinese side at 10:30 am on Sunday, reports said. The talks are taking place amid renewed tensions along the Line of Control (LAC) between Indian and Chinese troops. The talks between the two sides are taking place after a gap of over two months after the earlier round concluded on July 31. Also Read: Large scale Chinese build-up along LAC continues, says Army chief Gen Naravane Last month, India's external affairs minister S Jaishankar had urged Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi to work together to end the disengagement issues in eastern Ladakh. Watch: India, China military commanders hold talks The talks are taking place amid reports of Chinese transgressions into India's territory recently. In February, China had declared it would disengage its troops along the LAC in the Pangong Tso lake area, however, thousands of Chinese troops are still stationed at the border facing India. Also Read- China-made electric vehicles should not be sold in India: Modi govt to Elon Musk Reports say the Indian side wants to address the issues related to Hot Springs and other areas along the Line of Actual Control in eastern Ladakh. Also Read: Chinese Air Force still deployed at airbases facing Ladakh: Air Chief Marshal V R Chaudhari Last year in June Indian and Chinese troops were engaged in a clash at Galwan Valley in which 20 Indian soldiers had died. China later said four PLA soldiers were also killed in the clashes, however, reports claimed the casualties on the Chinese side was much higher. (With inputs from Agencies)

India, China commander-level talks begin amid tensions along LAC

After reports said hundred soldiers from China had entered India's territory in Uttarakhand&nbsp;last month, latest reports indicate that Chinese troops have been installing missile defence systems and building military infrastructure&nbsp;along the Line of Actual Control (LAC).

Chinese troops had reportedly crossed 5 kms into Indian territory in Uttarakhand. The PLA reportedly brought 55 horses as they entered the Indian territory and stayed put for nearly three hours as Indian authorities reached the spot.

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Reports claimed locals first spotted the Chinese soldiers and informed the authorities as the Indian Army and Indo-Tibetan border police (ITBP) dispatched their patrol teams.

Watch: How China&nbsp;is stoking tensions at the border again

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Chinese soldiers have reportedly built more accommodations for soldiers along the LAC and have built new airstrips and helipads. Chinese Army has also deployed advanced weapons and conducted overnight drills amid de-escalation&nbsp;talks with Indian commanders at the border.

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In at least eight forward locations along the LAC, Chinese troops have reportedly built new modular container-based accommodations at high altitudes. Reports also claim the PLA has&nbsp;deployed&nbsp;S-400 missiles along the border.

In fact, China's Global Times attacked the Indian media for reporting the incident. The state-run newspaper&nbsp;quoted the Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying saying that "India has been illegally crossing the line to erode Chinese territory".&nbsp;

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"China opposes an arms race aimed at expanding military control in disputed areas, is firmly safeguarding Chinese territorial sovereignty and security and at the same time committed to maintaining peace and stability in the border areas between China and India," Global Times quoted Hua as saying on Wednesday.

(With inputs from Agencies)

After reports said hundred soldiers from China had entered India's territory in Uttarakhand last month, latest reports indicate that Chinese troops have been installing missile defence systems and building military infrastructure along the Line of Actual Control (LAC).

After reports said hundred soldiers from China had entered India's territory in Uttarakhand last month, latest reports indicate that Chinese troops have been installing missile defence systems and building military infrastructure along the Line of Actual Control (LAC). Chinese troops had reportedly crossed 5 kms into Indian territory in Uttarakhand. The PLA reportedly brought 55 horses as they entered the Indian territory and stayed put for nearly three hours as Indian authorities reached the spot. Also Read: Chinese troops crossed LAC in Uttarakhand last month Reports claimed locals first spotted the Chinese soldiers and informed the authorities as the Indian Army and Indo-Tibetan border police (ITBP) dispatched their patrol teams. Watch: How China is stoking tensions at the border again Chinese soldiers have reportedly built more accommodations for soldiers along the LAC and have built new airstrips and helipads. Chinese Army has also deployed advanced weapons and conducted overnight drills amid de-escalation talks with Indian commanders at the border. Also Read: In dogfight over Himalayas between India's Rafale vs China's J-20 stealth fighter, who wins? In at least eight forward locations along the LAC, Chinese troops have reportedly built new modular container-based accommodations at high altitudes. Reports also claim the PLA has deployed S-400 missiles along the border. In fact, China's Global Times attacked the Indian media for reporting the incident. The state-run newspaper quoted the Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying saying that "India has been illegally crossing the line to erode Chinese territory". In Pics: How India intends to combat China's GJ-1 and GJ-2 armed drones along LAC in eastern Ladakh "China opposes an arms race aimed at expanding military control in disputed areas, is firmly safeguarding Chinese territorial sovereignty and security and at the same time committed to maintaining peace and stability in the border areas between China and India," Global Times quoted Hua as saying on Wednesday. (With inputs from Agencies)

Chinese soldiers building accommodations, military infrastructure along LAC: Report

Amid tensions with India at the border, China had sent close to 100&nbsp;soldiers who crossed the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the Barahoti sector in Uttarakhand&nbsp;in August.

According to reports, the transgression had taken place on August 30 and the Chinese troops returned from the area after spending few hours inside India's territory.

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In a tit-for-tat response, Indian troops also carried out patrols in the area. The Indo-Tibetan border police (ITBP) personnel were deployed in the area.

There has been no official comment on the Chinese transgression so far by the Indian government.

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The incident comes amid a continuing stand-off between Indian and Chinese troops in a number of areas on India's eastern front even as both sides say the completed disengagement in two sensitive locations.

Reports say that minor transgressions have been taking place in Barahoti due to differing perceptions about laxity in border management by both sides.

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However, according to reports, the large number of PLA personnel who crossed over took Indian officials by surprise. The Chinese side has also significantly ramped up infrastructure development along the LAC in the sector.

India has been maintaining a strict vigil along the nearly 3,500-km Line of Actual Control (LAC) following the stand-off in eastern Ladakh.

The border stand-off between the Indian and Chinese military erupted last year in eastern ladakh following a violent clash in the Pangong lake area. Both sides reacted by enhancing their deployment and rushing in tens of thousands of soldiers along with heavy weaponry.

The situation de-escalated after a series of military and diplomatic talks between the diplomatic and military officials of both countries and the two sides completed the disengagement process in the Gogra area last month.

Each side reportedly has around 50,000 to 60,000 troops along the LAC in the region.

(With inputs from Agencies)

Amid tensions with India at the border, China had sent close to 100 soldiers who crossed the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the Barahoti sector in Uttarakhand in August.

Amid tensions with India at the border, China had sent close to 100 soldiers who crossed the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the Barahoti sector in Uttarakhand in August. According to reports, the transgression had taken place on August 30 and the Chinese troops returned from the area after spending few hours inside India's territory. Also Read: China building 30 airports near India’s border in Tibet, Xinjiang In a tit-for-tat response, Indian troops also carried out patrols in the area. The Indo-Tibetan border police (ITBP) personnel were deployed in the area. There has been no official comment on the Chinese transgression so far by the Indian government. Also Read: Chinese President Xi 'encourages' PLA troops at India-China border in Tibet The incident comes amid a continuing stand-off between Indian and Chinese troops in a number of areas on India's eastern front even as both sides say the completed disengagement in two sensitive locations. Reports say that minor transgressions have been taking place in Barahoti due to differing perceptions about laxity in border management by both sides. Also Read: China's bullet train linking Tibet hosts military transport mission However, according to reports, the large number of PLA personnel who crossed over took Indian officials by surprise. The Chinese side has also significantly ramped up infrastructure development along the LAC in the sector. India has been maintaining a strict vigil along the nearly 3,500-km Line of Actual Control (LAC) following the stand-off in eastern Ladakh. The border stand-off between the Indian and Chinese military erupted last year in eastern ladakh following a violent clash in the Pangong lake area. Both sides reacted by enhancing their deployment and rushing in tens of thousands of soldiers along with heavy weaponry. The situation de-escalated after a series of military and diplomatic talks between the diplomatic and military officials of both countries and the two sides completed the disengagement process in the Gogra area last month. Each side reportedly has around 50,000 to 60,000 troops along the LAC in the region. (With inputs from Agencies)

Chinese troops crossed LAC in Uttarakhand last month: Report

More than a year after the deadly Galwan clashes, tensions between India and China continue to remain high. With thousands of soldiers deployed regions along the Line of Actual Control or the LAC are heavily militarized areas.

A year after Galwan clashes, India-China tensions simmer

In a significant step towards disengagement, India and China after 12th round of military level talks have ceased forward deployments at the key patrol point PP17A, also known as the Gogra Post, in eastern Ladakh.

India, China disengage from Gogra Post after 12th round of talks

Top Indian and Chinese officers met in the Ladakh sector on Saturday in the latest attempt to reduce border tensions between the two countries. The 12th round of military talks began at 10.30am and ended at 7.30pm at Moldo on the Chinese side of the LAC. India and China have been locked in a border row for almost 14 months now.

Top Indian and Chinese Commandos hold disengagement talks along LAC

Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Foreign Minister of China Wang Yi in Dushanbe, Tajikistan on the sidelines of the SCO Foreign Ministers’ meeting. The two Ministers had a detailed exchange of views on the current situation along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Eastern Ladakh and also on other issues related to the overall India-China relations.

S Jaishankar meets Wang Yi, says change of LAC status quo 'not acceptable'

Indian EAM Jaishankar meets Foreign Minister of China Wang Yi in Dushanbe

The current situation at the Line of Actual Control(LAC)&nbsp;in eastern Ladakh dominated the meeting between the Indian external affairs minister S Jaishankar and the Chinese foreign minister in Dushanbe.

During the meeting, the Indian side clearly told the Chinese side that "unilateral change of status quo is not acceptable" and called for "resolving the remaining issues along the LAC in eastern Ladakh at the earliest" according to the readout by the ministry of external affairs.

The meet took place after a gap of more than ten&nbsp;months. Both ministers had last met in person on the sidelines of the SCO FMs meet in Moscow in September of 2020 in the aftermath of the Galwan incident in which India lost 20 soldiers due to Chinese aggressive actions.

Recalling the February pact between the two&nbsp;countries that led to disengagement at Pangong lake, EAM called for "resolving the remaining issues along the LAC in eastern Ladakh at the earliest". While disengagement at Pangong Lake is over, the situation in areas like Hots Springs and Gogra remains the same.

According to the Indian readout, EAM pointed out to the Chinese State Councillor that the "successful disengagement" in the Pangong Lake area earlier this year had "created conditions for resolving the remaining issue" and "it was expected that the Chinese side would work with us towards this objective."

He highlighted that the "situation in remaining areas is still unresolved" and "prolongation of the existing situation was not in the interest of either side" which was "visibly impacting the relationship in a negative manner."

After the Galwan incident, India had increased scrutiny on Chinese investment and banned a number of Chinese apps. The sentiment in the country has also turned against Beijing to&nbsp;an all-time high&nbsp;last seen in the 1962 India-China war.

During the talks on Wednesday, the focus was also on holding the next round of military talks. Both sides already have had a diplomatic round of talks, known as Working Mechanism for Consultation &amp; Coordination(WMCC)&nbsp;in June.

The current situation at the Line of Actual Control(LAC) in eastern Ladakh dominated the meeting between the Indian external affairs minister S Jaishankar and the Chinese foreign minister in Dushanbe.

The current situation at the Line of Actual Control(LAC) in eastern Ladakh dominated the meeting between the Indian external affairs minister S Jaishankar and the Chinese foreign minister in Dushanbe. During the meeting, the Indian side clearly told the Chinese side that "unilateral change of status quo is not acceptable" and called for "resolving the remaining issues along the LAC in eastern Ladakh at the earliest" according to the readout by the ministry of external affairs. The meet took place after a gap of more than ten months. Both ministers had last met in person on the sidelines of the SCO FMs meet in Moscow in September of 2020 in the aftermath of the Galwan incident in which India lost 20 soldiers due to Chinese aggressive actions. Recalling the February pact between the two countries that led to disengagement at Pangong lake, EAM called for "resolving the remaining issues along the LAC in eastern Ladakh at the earliest". While disengagement at Pangong Lake is over, the situation in areas like Hots Springs and Gogra remains the same. According to the Indian readout, EAM pointed out to the Chinese State Councillor that the "successful disengagement" in the Pangong Lake area earlier this year had "created conditions for resolving the remaining issue" and "it was expected that the Chinese side would work with us towards this objective." He highlighted that the "situation in remaining areas is still unresolved" and "prolongation of the existing situation was not in the interest of either side" which was "visibly impacting the relationship in a negative manner." After the Galwan incident, India had increased scrutiny on Chinese investment and banned a number of Chinese apps. The sentiment in the country has also turned against Beijing to an all-time high last seen in the 1962 India-China war. During the talks on Wednesday, the focus was also on holding the next round of military talks. Both sides already have had a diplomatic round of talks, known as Working Mechanism for Consultation & Coordination(WMCC) in June.

Unilateral change of status quo is not acceptable, Jaishankar tells Wang Yi

On the second day of his 3-day visit to Ladakh, Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will inaugurate strategic bridges. Rajnath Singh is also expected to take stock of the situation at the Line of Actual Control (LAC).

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to inaugurate strategic bridges in Ladakh

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