China has been cornered after the coronavirus outbreak. Now, the world is saying China must pay. &nbsp;The United States - &nbsp;China’s biggest trading partner has threatened to cut off ties and Australia has pushed for an investigation into the outbreak.&nbsp;

The world is asking questions that China doesn't like, so the country has decided to play the distraction game by creating multiple theatres of conflict in order to flex its power and frighten critics.

China has been asserting itself in the South China Sea. It is also challenging American positions on the high seas. The country has also hit back at Australia with tariffs and bans - and now China is needling India too.&nbsp;

China has been creating tensions along the India border especially in Ladakh. The situation is precarious in Ladakh. Reports say the Chinese military is increasing its troops. The PLA has sent a clear signal – it won’t back down.&nbsp;

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Two different reports say that the Chinese have bolstered their presence in the Galwan Valley and the Pangong Tso lake. In the Galwan Valley reports say that the Chinese have erected 100 tents which happened in the last two weeks. Another report says more than five thousand Chinese soldiers have intruded into five points in Ladakh.&nbsp;

Four incursions have been reported along the Galwan river which is part of the valley. The fifth incursion was reported near the Pangong lake. There are several reports which confirm multiple transgressions from the Chinese side.&nbsp;

India has responded with aggressive patrolling matching up to the Chinese build-up. It comes after reports of two incidents in Ladakh and Sikkim. On &nbsp;May 5, Indian and Chinese soldiers had clashed with&nbsp;both sides suffering&nbsp;injuries. Last week, Chinese choppers were spotted flying close to the border.

While India's support to the West is a matter of concern for China, it can’t be the only reason for military aggression.&nbsp;

India has stepped up its border infrastructure which allows quick mobilization. It also brings troops from both sides in closer proximity and increases the chances of a flare-up.

India's infrastructure development hasn't gone down well with the PLA. For the moment, however, neither side is saying very much.

But, for China, the issue of territory is a matter of nationalism. China has many unresolved territorial disputes in the neighborhood. In fact, it repeatedly uses border issues to needle India and it uses every opportunity to repeat its point especially on maps.

China wants to keep the border issue boiling to prevent the world from asking questions about the Wuhan virus. The Communist Party of China is facing its biggest test - a test of relevance&nbsp;both – on the international stage as well as at home.

The people of China, however much censored, are also asking questions from the government which does not want to answer.

China has been cornered after the coronavirus outbreak. Now, the world is saying China must pay. The United States - China’s biggest trading partner has threatened to cut off ties and Australia has pushed for an investigation into the outbreak.

China has been cornered after the coronavirus outbreak. Now, the world is saying China must pay. The United States - China’s biggest trading partner has threatened to cut off ties and Australia has pushed for an investigation into the outbreak. The world is asking questions that China doesn't like, so the country has decided to play the distraction game by creating multiple theatres of conflict in order to flex its power and frighten critics. China has been asserting itself in the South China Sea. It is also challenging American positions on the high seas. The country has also hit back at Australia with tariffs and bans - and now China is needling India too. China has been creating tensions along the India border especially in Ladakh. The situation is precarious in Ladakh. Reports say the Chinese military is increasing its troops. The PLA has sent a clear signal – it won’t back down. × Two different reports say that the Chinese have bolstered their presence in the Galwan Valley and the Pangong Tso lake. In the Galwan Valley reports say that the Chinese have erected 100 tents which happened in the last two weeks. Another report says more than five thousand Chinese soldiers have intruded into five points in Ladakh. Four incursions have been reported along the Galwan river which is part of the valley. The fifth incursion was reported near the Pangong lake. There are several reports which confirm multiple transgressions from the Chinese side. India has responded with aggressive patrolling matching up to the Chinese build-up. It comes after reports of two incidents in Ladakh and Sikkim. On May 5, Indian and Chinese soldiers had clashed with both sides suffering injuries. Last week, Chinese choppers were spotted flying close to the border. While India's support to the West is a matter of concern for China, it can’t be the only reason for military aggression. India has stepped up its border infrastructure which allows quick mobilization. It also brings troops from both sides in closer proximity and increases the chances of a flare-up. India's infrastructure development hasn't gone down well with the PLA. For the moment, however, neither side is saying very much. But, for China, the issue of territory is a matter of nationalism. China has many unresolved territorial disputes in the neighborhood. In fact, it repeatedly uses border issues to needle India and it uses every opportunity to repeat its point especially on maps. China wants to keep the border issue boiling to prevent the world from asking questions about the Wuhan virus. The Communist Party of China is facing its biggest test - a test of relevance both – on the international stage as well as at home. The people of China, however much censored, are also asking questions from the government which does not want to answer.

Indian troops resort to aggressive patrolling in Ladakh to thwart China

China has been needling India in more ways than one with Nepal being just one front and there's tension in Ladakh as well.

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President Xi's regime has been pushing its expansive claims and asserting itself on Indian territory. Multiple reports now confirm that China is stepping up its activities near Ladakh which is close to the line of actual control(LAC).

A new report claimed today that China is stepping up patrols, deploying more boats in the Pangong Tso lake area. Reports say the number of Chinese patrol boats has gone up three times. China is also objecting to the construction of a road by India.

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It comes after Chinese choppers were spotted close to the disputed border and the skirmish between troops in Sikkim. China has been backing up its aggression on the border with rhetoric from Beijing.

On Tuesday, the ministry of foreign affairs issued a statement blaming India for border violations.

"The Indian army crossed the line across the western section of the Sino-Indian border and the Sikkim section to enter Chinese territory," it said. China said it has asked India to immediately withdraw its personnel, restore the status quo, and restrict frontline troops.

It is a classic response from Beijing. First, commit a border violation then blame it on India. However, India hasn't said much. In an earlier statement, New Delhi had said that skirmishes on the border are common. India said it is committed to maintaining peace.

The Chinese state media took a cue from Beijing with the Global Times, in particular, has been publishing aggressive commentary.

The state-run newspaper declared, "India could suffer from speculative attitude amid China-US conflict." It was more about the growing tensions between Washington and Beijing but&nbsp;it mentioned&nbsp;the Indian military.

It said that the Indian forces "tend to take a tougher and even irrational attitude towards border relations". The newspaper's idea was to make it sound like both a reprimand and a threat. India, however, hasn't taken the bait. There have been no new reports of skirmishes at the border but the situation is still tense.

China seems to be triggering new flashpoints at a time&nbsp;when it should be focused on fighting the pandemic. The United States made a comment today on the border tensions.&nbsp;

Alice Wells, the American diplomat in charge of South Asia said that the flareups at the border show the threat China poses to India. It looks like China has been rattled by India's decision to hold its ground on the border.

Reports say India has also upgraded its infrastructure at the border. Indian troops are conducting patrols especially in areas where the Chinese had a frequent presence.

China has been needling India in more ways than one with Nepal being just one front and there's tension in Ladakh as well. Also Read: Nepal issues new, controversial map showing Indian territory as its own President Xi's regime has been pushing its expansive claims and asserting itself on Indian territory.

China has been needling India in more ways than one with Nepal being just one front and there's tension in Ladakh as well. Also Read: Nepal issues new, controversial map showing Indian territory as its own President Xi's regime has been pushing its expansive claims and asserting itself on Indian territory. Multiple reports now confirm that China is stepping up its activities near Ladakh which is close to the line of actual control(LAC). A new report claimed today that China is stepping up patrols, deploying more boats in the Pangong Tso lake area. Reports say the number of Chinese patrol boats has gone up three times. China is also objecting to the construction of a road by India. It comes after Chinese choppers were spotted close to the disputed border and the skirmish between troops in Sikkim. China has been backing up its aggression on the border with rhetoric from Beijing. On Tuesday, the ministry of foreign affairs issued a statement blaming India for border violations. "The Indian army crossed the line across the western section of the Sino-Indian border and the Sikkim section to enter Chinese territory," it said. China said it has asked India to immediately withdraw its personnel, restore the status quo, and restrict frontline troops. It is a classic response from Beijing. First, commit a border violation then blame it on India. However, India hasn't said much. In an earlier statement, New Delhi had said that skirmishes on the border are common. India said it is committed to maintaining peace. The Chinese state media took a cue from Beijing with the Global Times, in particular, has been publishing aggressive commentary. The state-run newspaper declared, "India could suffer from speculative attitude amid China-US conflict." It was more about the growing tensions between Washington and Beijing but it mentioned the Indian military. It said that the Indian forces "tend to take a tougher and even irrational attitude towards border relations". The newspaper's idea was to make it sound like both a reprimand and a threat. India, however, hasn't taken the bait. There have been no new reports of skirmishes at the border but the situation is still tense. China seems to be triggering new flashpoints at a time when it should be focused on fighting the pandemic. The United States made a comment today on the border tensions. Alice Wells, the American diplomat in charge of South Asia said that the flareups at the border show the threat China poses to India. It looks like China has been rattled by India's decision to hold its ground on the border. Reports say India has also upgraded its infrastructure at the border. Indian troops are conducting patrols especially in areas where the Chinese had a frequent presence.

After skirmish with Indian troops in Sikkim, China steps up activities near Ladakh

Indian Air Force was forced to rush its fighter jet patrols in Ladakh after Chinese military choppers were found to be flying close to the Line of Actual Control, according to news agency ANI.

Indian Air Force was forced to rush its fighter jet patrols in Ladakh after Chinese military choppers were found to be flying close to the Line of Actual Control, according to news agency ANI. The incident took place last week, around the same time a scuffle broke out between the Chinese People`s Liberation Army troops and Indian troops along the LAC in North Sikkim which led to injuries on both sides. "The Chinese military helicopters were flying very close to the Line of Actual Control. After their movement was picked up, the Indian Air Force fighter jets flew patrols in the area," government sources told. Government sources who requested anonymity due to knowledge of frontline operations informed that the Chinese choppers did not cross the LAC into Indian territory in that particular area, the report stated quoting the government sources. The latest development comes close on the heels of Indian security establishment noticing that Pakistani Air Force increased its patrols of F-16S and JF-17s along its Eastern Border with India, especially night sorties, after the Handwara terror attack that led to the death of 5 Indian security personnel. Fear of retaliation by Indian forces was cited as the reason by Indian security establishment sources for this ramping up of PAF air patrols.

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