The tensions with China in eastern Ladakh could eventually result in increased permanent deployment of forces in the Ladakh sector of the Line of Actual Control (LAC)

India's big push for border infra development in Ladakh

A new report has claimed that China is laying a network of optical fiber cables close to the flashpoint areas with India. Why does China need high-speed internet at the border? WION's Palki Sharma has the answer.

Gravitas: Why does China need internet at the border?

<p>China has defended its military drills near&nbsp;Taiwan's southwest coast last week by saying they were&nbsp;a "necessary action" to protect the country's sovereignty, after&nbsp;Taiwan&nbsp;complained the large-scale air and naval exercises&nbsp;were&nbsp;a serious provocation.</p>

<p>China, which claims democratic&nbsp;Taiwan&nbsp;as its own, has stepped up&nbsp;military&nbsp;activities&nbsp;near&nbsp;the island, in what&nbsp;Taiwan&nbsp;views as intimidation to force it to accept Chinese rule.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/taiwan-condemns-after-china-deploys-fighter-jets-in-regions-southwest-326782">Taiwan condemns after China deploys fighter jets in region's southwest</a></strong></p>

<p>Taiwan's denounced the two days of exercises last week, which it said took place in&nbsp;Taiwan's air defence identification zone, between mainland&nbsp;Taiwan&nbsp;and the&nbsp;Taiwan-controlled Pratas Islands.&nbsp;Taiwan&nbsp;says&nbsp;China&nbsp;sent advanced Su-30 and J-10 fighters to participate.</p>

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<p>Offering&nbsp;China's first public explanation for the exercises, Ma Xiaoguang, spokesman for&nbsp;China's&nbsp;Taiwan&nbsp;Affairs Office, said&nbsp;Taiwan&nbsp;was a "sacred" and inseparable part of&nbsp;China.</p>

<p><strong>Also see:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/in-pics-taiwan-china-relations-since-1949-188037">In pictures: Taiwan-China relations since 1949</a></strong></p>

<p>"The relevant combat training activities by the People's Liberation Army&nbsp;were&nbsp;a necessary action aimed at the current security situation in the&nbsp;Taiwan&nbsp;Strait and to safeguard national sovereignty," Ma told a news conference.</p>

<p>In an apparent reference to the United States,&nbsp;Taiwan's main arms supplier and strongest international supporter, Ma said the&nbsp;drills&nbsp;were&nbsp;also aimed at "the interference of foreign forces" and&nbsp;Taiwan&nbsp;independence activities, not&nbsp;Taiwan's people.</p>

<p>Taiwan's government was allowing anti-China, Western forces to "play the&nbsp;Taiwan&nbsp;card" and become a pawn in stopping&nbsp;China's development, stirring up enmity between the two sides of the strait and seeking&nbsp;Taiwan's independence, Ma said.</p>

<p>"They continue to provoke and are threat-makers and trouble-makers," he said.</p>

<p>Taiwan&nbsp;President Tsai Ing-wen, who has warned of the risk of accidental conflict because of the increasing&nbsp;military&nbsp;activities,&nbsp;says&nbsp;the island is already an independent country called the Republic of&nbsp;China,&nbsp;Taiwan's formal name.</p>

<p>The Pentagon also expressed concern about&nbsp;China's&nbsp;drills&nbsp;last week. The United States has been carrying out its own military activity near&nbsp;Taiwan, including regular warship sailings through the&nbsp;Taiwan&nbsp;Strait.</p>


China has defended its military drills near Taiwan's southwest coast last week by saying they were a "necessary action" to protect the country's sovereignty, after Taiwan complained the large-scale air and naval exercises were a serious provocation.

China has defended its military drills near Taiwan's southwest coast last week by saying they were a "necessary action" to protect the country's sovereignty, after Taiwan complained the large-scale air and naval exercises were a serious provocation. China, which claims democratic Taiwan as its own, has stepped up military activities near the island, in what Taiwan views as intimidation to force it to accept Chinese rule. Also read: Taiwan condemns after China deploys fighter jets in region's southwest Taiwan's denounced the two days of exercises last week, which it said took place in Taiwan's air defence identification zone, between mainland Taiwan and the Taiwan-controlled Pratas Islands. Taiwan says China sent advanced Su-30 and J-10 fighters to participate. Multiple #PLA aircraft have violated #Taiwan's ADIZ over the past 2 days. This is a threat against the country & regional peace. We condemn #China & call on the international community to remain alert. Make no mistake: We'll stand tall & not be intimidated. JW https://t.co/pZZigCLCbA — 外交部 Ministry of Foreign Affairs, ROC (Taiwan) 🇹🇼 (@MOFA_Taiwan) September 10, 2020 × Offering China's first public explanation for the exercises, Ma Xiaoguang, spokesman for China's Taiwan Affairs Office, said Taiwan was a "sacred" and inseparable part of China. Also see: In pictures: Taiwan-China relations since 1949 "The relevant combat training activities by the People's Liberation Army were a necessary action aimed at the current security situation in the Taiwan Strait and to safeguard national sovereignty," Ma told a news conference. In an apparent reference to the United States, Taiwan's main arms supplier and strongest international supporter, Ma said the drills were also aimed at "the interference of foreign forces" and Taiwan independence activities, not Taiwan's people. Taiwan's government was allowing anti-China, Western forces to "play the Taiwan card" and become a pawn in stopping China's development, stirring up enmity between the two sides of the strait and seeking Taiwan's independence, Ma said. "They continue to provoke and are threat-makers and trouble-makers," he said. Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen, who has warned of the risk of accidental conflict because of the increasing military activities, says the island is already an independent country called the Republic of China, Taiwan's formal name. The Pentagon also expressed concern about China's drills last week. The United States has been carrying out its own military activity near Taiwan, including regular warship sailings through the Taiwan Strait.

China defends military drills near Taiwan after it condemns 'serious provocation'

<p>China started it&nbsp;but it is on the backfoot now. It is stuck in its forward position at the border. Unable to move forward, China has now resorted to fake news to justify its adventurism.</p>

<p>A video has been going viral in China. It allegedly shows Chinese troops fighting the Indian soldiers.&nbsp;It is a fake video.</p>

<p>According to one claim, Chinese authorities leaked the clip to paint India as an "aggressor".&nbsp;It's yet another effort by the Chinese state to distract, to shift focus away from the crimes of its own military forces.</p>

<p>The video that has gone viral allegedly shows Chinese soldiers fighting with Indian soldiers with their hands and fists.</p>

<p>It was released this week after the most recent border standoff. It's spreading like a wildfire online. But when was it shot? Is it even linked to Ladakh standoff?</p>

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<p>It is an old video. But why has China leaked it now?&nbsp;It is just to project India as an "aggressor" and Chinese soldiers as "victims".</p>

<p>The truth is quite to the contrary.&nbsp;A new report details insider accounts from the PLA.&nbsp; It shows the Chinese Army is quite the opposite of being a "victim".</p>

<p>Bitter winter, a website run by an American NGO interviewed a veteran Chinese soldier. He describes in chilling detail how Chinese soldiers are deployed to execute the state's agenda of oppression.</p>

<p>There are multiple stories.&nbsp;In it was how&nbsp;more than 100 Muslims were executed by the PLA. Drones were used to spot Uighur Muslims and soldiers opened fire on innocents with their Chinese assault rifles.</p>

<p>The Chinese soldiers&nbsp;whose name remains hidden describes the circumstances that led to this operation.&nbsp;It was supposed to be a military exercise but the soldiers were asked to kill Chinese citizens. The veteran says that it was a nightmare that he wants to forget.</p>

<p>In another&nbsp;story, a&nbsp;soldier from the eastern province of Shandong was allegedly sent to Tibet to suppress monks in 2011.&nbsp;The orders were clear: surround the area where the monks were hiding and shoot.&nbsp;He says, those who killed the most monks were awarded prizes.</p>

<p>The soldiers had no choice. There were threatened with punishment if they refused to go.</p>

<p><strong>The 2008 earthquake:</strong></p>

<p>Sichuan was struck by a massive earthquake. The PLA was called in. The rescue mission had a deadly strategy.&nbsp;The soldiers were told not to rescue minors and seniors because the Chinese state felt that they would be a burden for the government.</p>

<p>Here is how the veteran describes the events of 2008.</p>

<p>"Only people between 18 and 40 were to be rescued. We didn't even check if people who lay still were dead or alive. We just piled them on trucks. Even those who were alive stopped breathing under the weight of so many bodies."</p>

<p>These are just three stories. But they sum up how Beijing uses its army as a killing machine, often on its own people.<br />
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China started it but it is on the backfoot now. It is stuck in its forward position at the border. Unable to move forward, China has now resorted to fake news to justify its adventurism.

China started it but it is on the backfoot now. It is stuck in its forward position at the border. Unable to move forward, China has now resorted to fake news to justify its adventurism. A video has been going viral in China. It allegedly shows Chinese troops fighting the Indian soldiers. It is a fake video. According to one claim, Chinese authorities leaked the clip to paint India as an "aggressor". It's yet another effort by the Chinese state to distract, to shift focus away from the crimes of its own military forces. The video that has gone viral allegedly shows Chinese soldiers fighting with Indian soldiers with their hands and fists. It was released this week after the most recent border standoff. It's spreading like a wildfire online. But when was it shot? Is it even linked to Ladakh standoff? × It is an old video. But why has China leaked it now? It is just to project India as an "aggressor" and Chinese soldiers as "victims". The truth is quite to the contrary. A new report details insider accounts from the PLA. It shows the Chinese Army is quite the opposite of being a "victim". Bitter winter, a website run by an American NGO interviewed a veteran Chinese soldier. He describes in chilling detail how Chinese soldiers are deployed to execute the state's agenda of oppression. There are multiple stories. In it was how more than 100 Muslims were executed by the PLA. Drones were used to spot Uighur Muslims and soldiers opened fire on innocents with their Chinese assault rifles. The Chinese soldiers whose name remains hidden describes the circumstances that led to this operation. It was supposed to be a military exercise but the soldiers were asked to kill Chinese citizens. The veteran says that it was a nightmare that he wants to forget. In another story, a soldier from the eastern province of Shandong was allegedly sent to Tibet to suppress monks in 2011. The orders were clear: surround the area where the monks were hiding and shoot. He says, those who killed the most monks were awarded prizes. The soldiers had no choice. There were threatened with punishment if they refused to go. The 2008 earthquake: Sichuan was struck by a massive earthquake. The PLA was called in. The rescue mission had a deadly strategy. The soldiers were told not to rescue minors and seniors because the Chinese state felt that they would be a burden for the government. Here is how the veteran describes the events of 2008. "Only people between 18 and 40 were to be rescued. We didn't even check if people who lay still were dead or alive. We just piled them on trucks. Even those who were alive stopped breathing under the weight of so many bodies." These are just three stories. But they sum up how Beijing uses its army as a killing machine, often on its own people.

China's killing machine: How Beijing uses PLA to kill its own people

An American outlet has published chilling details of what the Chinese establishment makes its soldiers do. From missions to suppress Uighur Muslims to executions to Chinese monks

Gravitas: Chilling details: Life as a PLA soldier

As Foreign Ministers of India and China prepare for a likely meeting in Moscow - the Chinese media is reporting about a massive build up by the PLA at the border.

Gravitas: Chinese media reports a massive buildup by PLA at the border

China have confirmed that the missing youths from Arunachal Pradesh have been found by their side.

WION Dispatch: 5 Indians went missing near China-Arunachal border

The Indian Army has taken up with the Chinese military the reports of abduction of five people from Upper Subansiri district of Arunachal Pradesh by the PLA troops, military sources said on Sunday.

Sources: Chinese Army allegedly abducts 5 Indians in Arunachal Pradesh

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<p>Pentagon on Tuesday said that the Chinese military is pushing to double its 200-plus nuclear warheads within a decade with the ability to launch them aboard ballistic missiles by land, sea and air.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>According to the report, the People's Liberation Army is also focused on conducting joint operations, to be able to deter or defeat any US effort to intervene on Taiwan's behalf.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It also said that the Chinese Army has matched or surpassed the US Military in many areas like shipbuilding, land-based ballistic and cruise missiles, and air defense systems.</p>

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<p>The annual report, in its first public estimate of China's nuclear capacity, said that the country had nuclear warheads numbering "in the low 200s". These numbers are likely to be doubled within 10 years.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The country under Xi's regime has ballistic missiles that can be launched from land and sea and now are developing the capacity to do develop an air-launched ballistic missile as well, the report said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"It is likely that Beijing will seek to develop a military by mid-century that is equal to -- or in some cases superior to -- the US military, or that of any other great power that the PRC views as a threat," the report said.</p>

<p>If China achieves that goal and the United States fails to address it, the report said, it "will have serious implications for US national interests and the security of the international rules-based order."</p>

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Pentagon on Tuesday said that the Chinese military is pushing to double its 200-plus nuclear warheads within a decade with the ability to launch them aboard ballistic missiles by land, sea and air.

Pentagon on Tuesday said that the Chinese military is pushing to double its 200-plus nuclear warheads within a decade with the ability to launch them aboard ballistic missiles by land, sea and air. Also read: Joe Biden reportedly raised $300 million in August, highest ever for a US presidential candidate According to the report, the People's Liberation Army is also focused on conducting joint operations, to be able to deter or defeat any US effort to intervene on Taiwan's behalf. It also said that the Chinese Army has matched or surpassed the US Military in many areas like shipbuilding, land-based ballistic and cruise missiles, and air defense systems. Also read: 'I am Taiwanese': Czech speaker channels Kennedy in Taiwan speech The annual report, in its first public estimate of China's nuclear capacity, said that the country had nuclear warheads numbering "in the low 200s". These numbers are likely to be doubled within 10 years. The country under Xi's regime has ballistic missiles that can be launched from land and sea and now are developing the capacity to do develop an air-launched ballistic missile as well, the report said. "It is likely that Beijing will seek to develop a military by mid-century that is equal to -- or in some cases superior to -- the US military, or that of any other great power that the PRC views as a threat," the report said. If China achieves that goal and the United States fails to address it, the report said, it "will have serious implications for US national interests and the security of the international rules-based order." (Inputs from AFP)

China pressing to double its nuclear warheads within a decade: Pentagon report

The Communist Party has reached the dinner tables of China. Eating influencers claim their food videos were censored. Reportedly, the PLA has decided to use robot cooks and cut down on oily and deep fried diet. Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you how China's food crisis is now becoming evident.

Gravitas: China's new diktats: Food videos censored, PLA to use robot cooks

As India-China border row continues to simmer, newswire ANI quoting defence sources reported that Indian security officials want four to six dedicated satellites to keep a close eye on Chinese military activities along the Line of Actual Control (LAC).

India military satellites to track Chinese PLA's movements

The allegations, made by an ‘expert’ in the Chinese Communist Party’s tabloid Global Times, said that the Rafale was only superior to the IAF’s Sukhoi-30 MKI jets but a generation below Chinese PLA’s J-20 fighter. However, Former Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa has dismissed the claim. Watch report.

Rafale jets unsettle China: Rafales no match for J-20s, says Global times

China will be celebrating the 93rd founding anniversary of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) on August 1. Formed in 1927 during the Nanchang uprising by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), PLA was formed as an armed wing to counter the Kuomintang’s anti-communist purges during the Chinese civil wars. Watch report.

Fineprint: China to celebrate 93rd foundation day on August 1 | World News

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday inspected the Aviation University of the Air Force in Changchun City, capital of northeast China's Jilin Province.

Chinese President Xi Jinping inspects PLA aviation university

The US has arrested 3 Chinese nationals and have charged them over visa fraud for allegedly lying about their affiliations with the Chinese army. A fourth research association has been declared fugitive by the FBI which is investigating the market. Watch report.

3 Chinese nationals arrested over visa fraud: Fugitive researcher hiding in consulate | World News

On WION Global Summit: Decoding China, WION's Palki assesses the Chinese military's power, provocations & propaganda with Lawrence Korb, John Blaxland and Lt Gen S L Narasimhan

WION Global Summit: China's Military | Power, Provocations and Propaganda | Session Two

China might be pulling its troops back from the border. But, it continues to spend big on border projects. WION's Palki Sharma tells you how China is speeding up the construction of roads near the border.

Gravitas: India vs China | The race to build more roads at the border

In major signs of tensions easing at LAC the disengagement between India and China has been completed from the hot springs at the Galwan valley in Ladakh. Watch report.

WION Dispatch: PLA pulling back from finger area, India-China begins disengagement process

<p>It is not the first instance when&nbsp;China had to eat crow because of its propaganda. Take for example the numerous times when top Chinese ministers thought it was apt to speak in favour of Huawei while defending the conglomerate's association with the Chinese communist party.</p>

<p>There have also been instances where China was caught red-handed trying sell clips from Hollywood movies as its Air Force drill.</p>

<p>So many boomerangs later, why does China still indulge or devour propaganda?&nbsp;Over the years, propaganda has become an essential tool for the survival of the Chinese Communist Party.</p>

<p>In 1945&nbsp;Mao Zedong said: "We should carry on constant propaganda among the people."</p>

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<p>Seven decades on, the leaders of China are following in Mao's footsteps. Propaganda continues to be China's favourite tool be&nbsp;it for promoting the Communist Party, the military, Chinese orthodoxy or curbing dissent - at home and outside.</p>

<p>Propaganda is the safest bet while lying. It also is a very handy tool when covering the dirt. The Wuhan virus is an example.</p>

<p>When one shady lab and one wet market whitewashed an entire year for the world, China posted videos of the Chinese military delivering aid overseas. Not a word was said about the&nbsp;aid being faulty.</p>

<p>When the US questioned Beijing over its mishandling of the coronavirus. It replied with a lego video.&nbsp;When the world criticised China for quashing the Hong Kong pro-democracy movement, it&nbsp;scripted a video of the global media coverage on "Black Lives Matter" protest.</p>

<p>There was not a single frame on Taiwan, Tibet or Hong Kong.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Propaganda is the CCP's ventilator. Fake news is intrinsic to its survival. Facts, on the other hands, are poisonous. PLA propaganda videos are&nbsp;an example.&nbsp;The videos project the idea of the PLA as an invincible force -&nbsp;that's propaganda but&nbsp;the fact is the PLA has no combat experience.</p>

<p>But Beijing cannot tell you this. It goes to any lengths to hide this truth. Back in 2011, China tried to pass off a video from Tom Cruise starer 'Top Gun' as an Air Force drill.</p>

<p>It&nbsp;was an F-5 being passed off as a J-10 and of course, China was called out. History repeated itself a couple of days ago.</p>

<p>&nbsp;A video resurfaced that claimed the Chinese had administered oxygen to the Indian troops during the Galwan clash. It turns out, the video was from 2017.</p>

<p>There is another takeaway from this example. The role of individuals as propaganda machines.</p>

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<p>India apparently occupied Chinese land in Ladakh.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Indian troops apparently crossed over to the Chinese side. And have a look at the latest tweet.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Also leading China's propaganda campaign is what China calls news agencies and the Global Times takes the cake.</p>

<p>It's latest editorial talks about the politicisation of Hong Kong security law. An 836-word-long article which has not a single mention of the Sino-British agreement or the 50-year promise.</p>

<p>Similar reports can be found in Xinhua or CCTV or any Chinese media agency.&nbsp; It blindly follows&nbsp;the instructions of their supreme leader.</p>

<p>According to Chinese President Xi Jinping, "spread positive propaganda for the correct guidance of public opinion".</p>


It is not the first instance when China had to eat crow because of its propaganda. Take for example the numerous times when top Chinese ministers thought it was apt to speak in favour of Huawei while defending the conglomerate's association with the Chinese communist party.

It is not the first instance when China had to eat crow because of its propaganda. Take for example the numerous times when top Chinese ministers thought it was apt to speak in favour of Huawei while defending the conglomerate's association with the Chinese communist party. There have also been instances where China was caught red-handed trying sell clips from Hollywood movies as its Air Force drill. So many boomerangs later, why does China still indulge or devour propaganda? Over the years, propaganda has become an essential tool for the survival of the Chinese Communist Party. In 1945 Mao Zedong said: "We should carry on constant propaganda among the people." Seven decades on, the leaders of China are following in Mao's footsteps. Propaganda continues to be China's favourite tool be it for promoting the Communist Party, the military, Chinese orthodoxy or curbing dissent - at home and outside. Propaganda is the safest bet while lying. It also is a very handy tool when covering the dirt. The Wuhan virus is an example. When one shady lab and one wet market whitewashed an entire year for the world, China posted videos of the Chinese military delivering aid overseas. Not a word was said about the aid being faulty. When the US questioned Beijing over its mishandling of the coronavirus. It replied with a lego video. When the world criticised China for quashing the Hong Kong pro-democracy movement, it scripted a video of the global media coverage on "Black Lives Matter" protest. There was not a single frame on Taiwan, Tibet or Hong Kong. Propaganda is the CCP's ventilator. Fake news is intrinsic to its survival. Facts, on the other hands, are poisonous. PLA propaganda videos are an example. The videos project the idea of the PLA as an invincible force - that's propaganda but the fact is the PLA has no combat experience. But Beijing cannot tell you this. It goes to any lengths to hide this truth. Back in 2011, China tried to pass off a video from Tom Cruise starer 'Top Gun' as an Air Force drill. It was an F-5 being passed off as a J-10 and of course, China was called out. History repeated itself a couple of days ago. A video resurfaced that claimed the Chinese had administered oxygen to the Indian troops during the Galwan clash. It turns out, the video was from 2017. There is another takeaway from this example. The role of individuals as propaganda machines. This Twitter handle, Her bio is vague, but bias crystal clear. Days after Indian govt announced creation of Ladakh as a separate Union Territory, on September 11 2019, PLA told Indian patrolling border troops to go back from China side of LAC on north bank of Pangong Lake. 10 Indian security personnel were injured n 3 army boats were damaged pic.twitter.com/LR7lfwIJ3t — Eva Zheng 郑怡斌 عائشة (@evazhengll) July 7, 2020 × India apparently occupied Chinese land in Ladakh. According to @narendramodi ji, "the clash didn't happen in Indian side", so Indian army crossed LAC unarmed to China side, indeed they were "brave", though unreasonable. https://t.co/GyifjG0qmf — Eva Zheng 郑怡斌 عائشة (@evazhengll) July 7, 2020 × Indian troops apparently crossed over to the Chinese side. And have a look at the latest tweet. A combined arms brigade under PLA 81st Group Army receives Type 99A MBT on Tianshan Mountain Xinjiang. pic.twitter.com/56flEmXAlk — Eva Zheng 郑怡斌 عائشة (@evazhengll) July 7, 2020 × Also leading China's propaganda campaign is what China calls news agencies and the Global Times takes the cake. It's latest editorial talks about the politicisation of Hong Kong security law. An 836-word-long article which has not a single mention of the Sino-British agreement or the 50-year promise. Similar reports can be found in Xinhua or CCTV or any Chinese media agency. It blindly follows the instructions of their supreme leader. According to Chinese President Xi Jinping, "spread positive propaganda for the correct guidance of public opinion".

Propaganda: Chinese Communist Party's key survival tool

<p>Indian Army sources said that "disengagement" between troops of India and China has been completed, newswire ANI quoted sources.</p>

<p>The soldiers have pulled back from Patrolling Point 15, the sources added.</p>

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<p>The sources said&nbsp;that Chinese troops have moved back by approximately 2 kms. The development comes after India and China decided to disengage after the clash at Galwan Valley on June 15 in which 20 Indian soldiers died in action, even as China's state-run Global Times said that the PLA had suffered casualties as well, however, China hasn't officially declared its casualties.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-china-standoff-disengagement-continues-at-lac-reduction-of-chinese-troops-takes-place-at-pangong-lake-311454">Also Read:&nbsp;Disengagement continues at LAC; reduction of Chinese troops takes place at Pangong lake</a></p>

<p>India and China had decided to "completely disengage" from the Line of Actual Control(LAC) last weekend after core commander of India met his Chinese counterpart in the aftermath of the clash at Galwan.</p>

<p>Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian had said earlier that both sides had made "positive progress to disengage".</p>

<p>"We hope that the Indian side will go with the Chinese side to implement the consensus reached by both sides with practical actions," Zhao said.</p>

<p>India had earlier said that China had amassed large number of troops at the border since May.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"At the heart of the matter is that since early May, the Chinese side has been amassing a large contingent of troops and armaments along the LAC," India's spokesman had said.</p>

<p>Elaborating further, India's foreign ministry spokesman Anurag Srivastava said: "While there have been occasional departures in the past, the conduct of Chinese forces this year has been in complete disregard of all mutually agreed norms."</p>

<p>Both sides had held secretary-level talks after the Galwan clash even as India's army chief and later PM Modi visited forward areas in Ladakh as tensions escalated along the LAC, however, in the last two days, both sides have sought to actively disengage amid tensions at the border.<br />
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Indian Army sources said that "disengagement" between troops of India and China has been completed, newswire ANI quoted sources. The soldiers have pulled back from Patrolling Point 15, the sources added.

Indian Army sources said that "disengagement" between troops of India and China has been completed, newswire ANI quoted sources. The soldiers have pulled back from Patrolling Point 15, the sources added. Watch Video: The sources said that Chinese troops have moved back by approximately 2 kms. The development comes after India and China decided to disengage after the clash at Galwan Valley on June 15 in which 20 Indian soldiers died in action, even as China's state-run Global Times said that the PLA had suffered casualties as well, however, China hasn't officially declared its casualties. Also Read: Disengagement continues at LAC; reduction of Chinese troops takes place at Pangong lake India and China had decided to "completely disengage" from the Line of Actual Control(LAC) last weekend after core commander of India met his Chinese counterpart in the aftermath of the clash at Galwan. Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian had said earlier that both sides had made "positive progress to disengage". "We hope that the Indian side will go with the Chinese side to implement the consensus reached by both sides with practical actions," Zhao said. India had earlier said that China had amassed large number of troops at the border since May. "At the heart of the matter is that since early May, the Chinese side has been amassing a large contingent of troops and armaments along the LAC," India's spokesman had said. Elaborating further, India's foreign ministry spokesman Anurag Srivastava said: "While there have been occasional departures in the past, the conduct of Chinese forces this year has been in complete disregard of all mutually agreed norms." Both sides had held secretary-level talks after the Galwan clash even as India's army chief and later PM Modi visited forward areas in Ladakh as tensions escalated along the LAC, however, in the last two days, both sides have sought to actively disengage amid tensions at the border.

India-China standoff: Disengagement between troops of India, China completed, Chinese troops have moved back: Report

<p>India should rethink and revise its policy on Tibet and exploit the geographic, ethnic, and economic fault lines within the Asian giant, such as Tibet, and Xinjiang.</p>

<p>India’s non-interference when Tibet was annexed by China 70 years ago, thereby changing its geographical boundaries, has come back to haunt India since 1962.</p>

<p>Tibet could be the answer to India's woes and the key to solve the India-china border standoff. China occupied Tibet holds strategic importance for New Delhi. On the face of it, Tibet is of great significance to China. The Himalayan mountain range adds to China's security and gives the PLA a military advantage.</p>

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<p>Tibet is also a source of water for China. It is also a source of metals and minerals. This includes copper, gold and lithium — that is used to make batteries of electronic devices like smartphones.</p>

<p>Considering these factors — India must revise its policy on Tibet and declare it an occupied territory. Just to weaken Beijing’s hand.</p>

<p>India would be able to then refute china's claim over the Himalayan borders. Ladakh borders Tibet.<br />
In fact, Ladakh is even referred to sometimes as little Tibet. The same line of control stretches across Jammu and Kashmir, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh.</p>

<p>So, if India were to declare Tibet as occupied — it would make china's claims illegal. We have another reason to offer. Defining Tibet as occupied will solidify India’s hand.</p>

<p>Because the revision would revalidate the McMahon line. As well as the Tibet Ladakh border treaty.</p>

<p>Between 1913 and 1914 — before independence, representatives from British India, Tibet and China had met in Shimla. The purpose of the meeting was to settle the political status of Tibet. And Tibet’s ties to China. A treaty was signed — it was called the Indo-Tibet border treaty. British India and Tibet agreed to sign it. But China had refused.</p>

<p>This treaty established the McMahon line. Something that defines the border between India and Tibet on the northeast. The Tibet Ladakh border treaty was signed way back in 1684.</p>

<p>Between Tibet and the Ladakh Kingdom. The same treatment has been used by India to claim Ladakh. But, China keeps rejecting the claims. Because India still considers Tibet as part of China. If India were to recognize Tibet as occupied, it would re-validate both treaties. Recognize the McMahon Line and the Tibet-Ladakh borders. Making India’s claim over the Himalayan border legal and valid.</p>


India should rethink and revise its policy on Tibet and exploit the geographic, ethnic, and economic fault lines within the Asian giant, such as Tibet, and Xinjiang.

India should rethink and revise its policy on Tibet and exploit the geographic, ethnic, and economic fault lines within the Asian giant, such as Tibet, and Xinjiang. India’s non-interference when Tibet was annexed by China 70 years ago, thereby changing its geographical boundaries, has come back to haunt India since 1962. Tibet could be the answer to India's woes and the key to solve the India-china border standoff. China occupied Tibet holds strategic importance for New Delhi. On the face of it, Tibet is of great significance to China. The Himalayan mountain range adds to China's security and gives the PLA a military advantage. Tibet is also a source of water for China. It is also a source of metals and minerals. This includes copper, gold and lithium — that is used to make batteries of electronic devices like smartphones. Considering these factors — India must revise its policy on Tibet and declare it an occupied territory. Just to weaken Beijing’s hand. India would be able to then refute china's claim over the Himalayan borders. Ladakh borders Tibet. In fact, Ladakh is even referred to sometimes as little Tibet. The same line of control stretches across Jammu and Kashmir, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh. So, if India were to declare Tibet as occupied — it would make china's claims illegal. We have another reason to offer. Defining Tibet as occupied will solidify India’s hand. Because the revision would revalidate the McMahon line. As well as the Tibet Ladakh border treaty. Between 1913 and 1914 — before independence, representatives from British India, Tibet and China had met in Shimla. The purpose of the meeting was to settle the political status of Tibet. And Tibet’s ties to China. A treaty was signed — it was called the Indo-Tibet border treaty. British India and Tibet agreed to sign it. But China had refused. This treaty established the McMahon line. Something that defines the border between India and Tibet on the northeast. The Tibet Ladakh border treaty was signed way back in 1684. Between Tibet and the Ladakh Kingdom. The same treatment has been used by India to claim Ladakh. But, China keeps rejecting the claims. Because India still considers Tibet as part of China. If India were to recognize Tibet as occupied, it would re-validate both treaties. Recognize the McMahon Line and the Tibet-Ladakh borders. Making India’s claim over the Himalayan border legal and valid.

India should rethink its policy on Tibet and exploit Beijing’s fault lines

<p>The India-China standoff in Ladakh has raised alarm over more such conflicts with China.&nbsp;As part of its attempt to hide the crackdown in Tibet, on June 17-18, China conducted a staged tour of Tibet for foreign diplomats.</p>

<p>Reports suggest that this was organised by the foreign affairs department of China's Sichuan province, and was supposed to be an assessment of the situation in Tibet. One report claimed that the diplomats not only faced tight restrictions, but were carefully handpicked.</p>

<p>China is taking down prayer flags in Tibet, which are a significant tenet of Tibetan culture and religious beliefs.</p>

<p>China calls it” behavioural reform". As part of this, government officials summon the locals, who then participate in an “environmental cleanup drive”. With the backup of local police, they were then asked to take off the flags.</p>

<p>A Tibetan prayer flag is a colourful rectangular cloth, with each colour signifying an element of nature.</p>

<p><b>What's in it for India?</b></p>

<p>Beyond the obvious repression of Tibetans, China's actions have serious security implications for India.&nbsp; China has been openly conducting military drills in Tibet.</p>

<p>In the middle of the Ladakh standoff, the Chinese state media beamed visuals of Chinese troop activity in Tibet.</p>

<p>On June 2, Global Times reported that the People’s Liberation Army had conducted night time high-altitude drills in Tibet.</p>

<p>It said: “China and India share borders at the high altitude area, and incidents have recently occurred between the two countries' troops."</p>

<p><b>Tibet takes up the issue</b></p>

<p>China has recruited a squad of mixed martial arts fighters into its army. One report claims that China had reinforced its troops near the Indian border, and this squad was part of this deployment.</p>

<p>US Lawmaker Scott Perry recently moved a bill in the Congress. If passed, it will authorise the US President to recognise Tibet as a separate, independent country.</p>

<p>Tibet was indeed an independent country, until it was invaded and annexed by China.</p>

<p>Mao Zedong, the founding father of China oversaw two such takeovers.</p>

<p>The first one was Xinjiang. In 1949, the PLA entered Xinjiang. By the spring of 1950 - most of the territory was under the army’s control. Ultimately, Mao Zedong secured Xinjiang through political means.</p>

<p>China invaded Tibet region in 1950. Nine years later - the Dalai Lama was forced to escape to India’s Himachal Pradesh, which is still the home to the Tibetan government in-exile.</p>

<p>The central Tibetan administration recently reached out to the UN Human Rights Commission, accusing China of committing a cultural genocide in Tibet</p>


The India-China standoff in Ladakh has raised alarm over more such conflicts with China. As part of its attempt to hide the crackdown in Tibet, on June 17-18, China conducted a staged tour of Tibet for foreign diplomats.

The India-China standoff in Ladakh has raised alarm over more such conflicts with China. As part of its attempt to hide the crackdown in Tibet, on June 17-18, China conducted a staged tour of Tibet for foreign diplomats. Reports suggest that this was organised by the foreign affairs department of China's Sichuan province, and was supposed to be an assessment of the situation in Tibet. One report claimed that the diplomats not only faced tight restrictions, but were carefully handpicked. China is taking down prayer flags in Tibet, which are a significant tenet of Tibetan culture and religious beliefs. China calls it” behavioural reform". As part of this, government officials summon the locals, who then participate in an “environmental cleanup drive”. With the backup of local police, they were then asked to take off the flags. A Tibetan prayer flag is a colourful rectangular cloth, with each colour signifying an element of nature. What's in it for India? Beyond the obvious repression of Tibetans, China's actions have serious security implications for India. China has been openly conducting military drills in Tibet. In the middle of the Ladakh standoff, the Chinese state media beamed visuals of Chinese troop activity in Tibet. On June 2, Global Times reported that the People’s Liberation Army had conducted night time high-altitude drills in Tibet. It said: “China and India share borders at the high altitude area, and incidents have recently occurred between the two countries' troops." Tibet takes up the issue China has recruited a squad of mixed martial arts fighters into its army. One report claims that China had reinforced its troops near the Indian border, and this squad was part of this deployment. US Lawmaker Scott Perry recently moved a bill in the Congress. If passed, it will authorise the US President to recognise Tibet as a separate, independent country. Tibet was indeed an independent country, until it was invaded and annexed by China. Mao Zedong, the founding father of China oversaw two such takeovers. The first one was Xinjiang. In 1949, the PLA entered Xinjiang. By the spring of 1950 - most of the territory was under the army’s control. Ultimately, Mao Zedong secured Xinjiang through political means. China invaded Tibet region in 1950. Nine years later - the Dalai Lama was forced to escape to India’s Himachal Pradesh, which is still the home to the Tibetan government in-exile. The central Tibetan administration recently reached out to the UN Human Rights Commission, accusing China of committing a cultural genocide in Tibet

China's continuous attacks on Tibet may be India's trump card

Air surveillance was increased on Ladakh LAC after India-China face-off. Watch this video to know more.

Air surveillance increased on Ladakh LAC after Galwan face-off

<p>Foxconn, the Taiwanese electronics giant is expanding investment in India.&nbsp;The company currently has most of its factories in China. As per a 2010 report, Foxconn has 12 factories in nine Chinese cities.</p>

<p>Speaking at the company's annual general meeting, Foxconn's chairman Liu Young-Way described India as a "bright spot" for development.</p>

<p>“We are fully pushing ahead with next steps there, and maybe in a few months' time we can reveal on our website the next steps and report back to everyone. We'll have further investment there”, he said.</p>

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<p>Foxconn&nbsp; is headquartered in Taiwan and supplies to the world. And the growing tensions between China and Taiwan,&nbsp; Foxconn may be looking for alternatives for its investments.</p>

<p><strong>Chinese aggression in Taiwan</strong></p>

<p>Currently, China is ramping up military activity around Taiwan.&nbsp;Taiwan's Premier Su Tseng-chang issued a warning to China today.&nbsp;He told Beijing “focus on fighting the resurgent coronavirus in Beijing, rather than disturbing Taiwan with military drills.”</p>

<p>The People’s Liberation Army has been conducting drills near Taiwan.&nbsp;Taiwan claims that China's Air Force has buzzed Taiwan at least eight times in the last two weeks.&nbsp;Reports say that China sent fighters and bombers into Taiwan's air defence identification zone.&nbsp;The planes were pushed back by patrolling Taiwanese jets.</p>

<p>Amid the growing military threat, Taiwan is prioritising the development of its defence industry. Just yesterday, President Tsai Ing-wen oversaw the first public test flight of an aircraft “Brave Eagle”, wholly built in Taiwan. An advanced jet trainer, it was built at a cost of a little more than two billion Dollars.</p>

<p>Taiwan is also developing submarines and has asked its military to remain vigilant. However, Taiwan still depends on the United States for support.</p>

<p>Fox News reported today that there are now three American aircraft carriers operating in the Pacific to counter Chinese aggression near Taiwan and in the south China sea.</p>

<p><strong>Support to Hong Kongers</strong></p>

<p>Recently, Taiwan extended support to protesters in Hong Kong. Last week, President Tsai declared that Taiwan will provide humanitarian assistance to Hong Kong.</p>

<p>“Our thoughts today are with the people of hong kong. Taiwan has joined the international community in urging the Beijing authorities to honour their obligation to respect hong kong's fundamental freedoms. We do not believe in merely looking on as others defend their freedom. As the situation in hong kong continues to deteriorate just weeks before the 23rd anniversary of the handover, Taiwan will continue to provide necessary humanitarian assistance to the people of Hong Kong”, Tsai ing-Wen said.</p>


Foxconn, the Taiwanese electronics giant is expanding investment in India. The company currently has most of its factories in China. As per a 2010 report, Foxconn has 12 factories in nine Chinese cities.

Foxconn, the Taiwanese electronics giant is expanding investment in India. The company currently has most of its factories in China. As per a 2010 report, Foxconn has 12 factories in nine Chinese cities. Speaking at the company's annual general meeting, Foxconn's chairman Liu Young-Way described India as a "bright spot" for development. “We are fully pushing ahead with next steps there, and maybe in a few months' time we can reveal on our website the next steps and report back to everyone. We'll have further investment there”, he said. × Foxconn is headquartered in Taiwan and supplies to the world. And the growing tensions between China and Taiwan, Foxconn may be looking for alternatives for its investments. Chinese aggression in Taiwan Currently, China is ramping up military activity around Taiwan. Taiwan's Premier Su Tseng-chang issued a warning to China today. He told Beijing “focus on fighting the resurgent coronavirus in Beijing, rather than disturbing Taiwan with military drills.” The People’s Liberation Army has been conducting drills near Taiwan. Taiwan claims that China's Air Force has buzzed Taiwan at least eight times in the last two weeks. Reports say that China sent fighters and bombers into Taiwan's air defence identification zone. The planes were pushed back by patrolling Taiwanese jets. Amid the growing military threat, Taiwan is prioritising the development of its defence industry. Just yesterday, President Tsai Ing-wen oversaw the first public test flight of an aircraft “Brave Eagle”, wholly built in Taiwan. An advanced jet trainer, it was built at a cost of a little more than two billion Dollars. Taiwan is also developing submarines and has asked its military to remain vigilant. However, Taiwan still depends on the United States for support. Fox News reported today that there are now three American aircraft carriers operating in the Pacific to counter Chinese aggression near Taiwan and in the south China sea. Support to Hong Kongers Recently, Taiwan extended support to protesters in Hong Kong. Last week, President Tsai declared that Taiwan will provide humanitarian assistance to Hong Kong. “Our thoughts today are with the people of hong kong. Taiwan has joined the international community in urging the Beijing authorities to honour their obligation to respect hong kong's fundamental freedoms. We do not believe in merely looking on as others defend their freedom. As the situation in hong kong continues to deteriorate just weeks before the 23rd anniversary of the handover, Taiwan will continue to provide necessary humanitarian assistance to the people of Hong Kong”, Tsai ing-Wen said.

Amid growing tensions with China, Taiwan's Foxconn eyes investment in India

<p>China today completed the deployment of its own global navigation system. The last of 35 satellites to power China’s homegrown navigation system are now in space.&nbsp;The historic launch took 30 minutes until it was confirmed as a successful mission.</p>

<p>However, over 100 countries are fighting COVID-19 right now, but China had other plans. China calls this group of satellites the “Beidou” navigation satellite system.</p>

<p>Beidou is the Mandarin name for the the big dipper constellation and caters to Chinese plans that seek to end dependence on foreign GPS systems.</p>

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<p>Beidou is made for all purposes, from map based navigation on smartphones for civilians, to even guiding the weapons of the People's Liberation Army.</p>

<p><strong>History of Beidou</strong></p>

<p>Back in 1996, China lost its missiles fired across the Taiwan strait, to prevent the country from seeking independence. However, it lost track of two missiles.&nbsp;Later, the Chinese blamed their failure on a sudden disruption of GPS.</p>

<p>The event may have been the guiding principle for the development of this homegrown GPS which has cost the country over 10 billion Dollars.</p>

<p>Before Beidou, China was dependent on the American GPS system, even for its military pursuits. The countries are currently locked in repeated diplomatic rows.</p>

<p>In case of a military conflict with the United States, Beidou will keep the chinese military online.</p>

<p>“The [launch of the final satellite] marks the completion of the global constellation deployment. As I mentioned before, it also marks the full completion of our country's three-step strategy for the navigation satellite system. In the meantime, it is also of paramount significance as one of the key indicators showing our country has taken a step further towards becoming an aerospace power”, said Yang Changfeng, Chief Designer, Beidou navigation satellite system.</p>

<p>The new Chinese global navigation system will help China cement its place in the global technological race, considering there are only a few players in the global GPS game.</p>

<p>Several countries use the American GPS right now. Russia has its own system called “Glonass”. The europeans have the Galileo system. India has its own regional system, called the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System or IRNSS. Similarly, Japan has the quasi-zenith satellite system or QZSS.</p>

<p>However, China has no plans to sell the technology. Last week, the Chinese state media described the navigation system as “a gold key of your home, that should only be kept in your own hands”.</p>


China today completed the deployment of its own global navigation system. The last of 35 satellites to power China’s homegrown navigation system are now in space.

China today completed the deployment of its own global navigation system. The last of 35 satellites to power China’s homegrown navigation system are now in space. The historic launch took 30 minutes until it was confirmed as a successful mission. However, over 100 countries are fighting COVID-19 right now, but China had other plans. China calls this group of satellites the “Beidou” navigation satellite system. Beidou is the Mandarin name for the the big dipper constellation and caters to Chinese plans that seek to end dependence on foreign GPS systems. × Beidou is made for all purposes, from map based navigation on smartphones for civilians, to even guiding the weapons of the People's Liberation Army. History of Beidou Back in 1996, China lost its missiles fired across the Taiwan strait, to prevent the country from seeking independence. However, it lost track of two missiles. Later, the Chinese blamed their failure on a sudden disruption of GPS. The event may have been the guiding principle for the development of this homegrown GPS which has cost the country over 10 billion Dollars. Before Beidou, China was dependent on the American GPS system, even for its military pursuits. The countries are currently locked in repeated diplomatic rows. In case of a military conflict with the United States, Beidou will keep the chinese military online. “The [launch of the final satellite] marks the completion of the global constellation deployment. As I mentioned before, it also marks the full completion of our country's three-step strategy for the navigation satellite system. In the meantime, it is also of paramount significance as one of the key indicators showing our country has taken a step further towards becoming an aerospace power”, said Yang Changfeng, Chief Designer, Beidou navigation satellite system. The new Chinese global navigation system will help China cement its place in the global technological race, considering there are only a few players in the global GPS game. Several countries use the American GPS right now. Russia has its own system called “Glonass”. The europeans have the Galileo system. India has its own regional system, called the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System or IRNSS. Similarly, Japan has the quasi-zenith satellite system or QZSS. However, China has no plans to sell the technology. Last week, the Chinese state media described the navigation system as “a gold key of your home, that should only be kept in your own hands”.

While the world grapples with COVID-19, China completes its homegrown GPS system 'Beidou' with new launch

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