In a strange case of bilateral common-ground between India and China amid their continued hostilities, Beijing told American officials not to interfere in its relationship with India, the Pentagon said in a report to the US Congress. India too disapproves any third-party interference with respect to its prevailing bilateral disputes with its neighbours.&nbsp;

Since the beginning of the Line of Actual Control (LAC) standoff between the two sides, Chinese officials reportedly downplayed the severity of the crisis. Beijing emphasised on its purported intent to preserve "border stability" and prevent the standoff from harming other areas of its bilateral relationship with India, the Pentagon said in a report on Tuesday.

"The PRC (People's Republic of China) seeks to prevent border tensions from causing India to partner more closely with the United States. PRC officials have warned US officials to not interfere with the PRC's relationship with India," the Pentagon said in its latest report on Chinese military build-up.

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In a section on the China-India border, the Pentagon said throughout 2021, China's People Liberation Army (PLA) sustained the deployment of forces and continued infrastructure build-up along the LAC. Negotiation made minimal progress as both sides resist losing perceived advantages on the border, it said.

Beginning in May 2020, Chinese and Indian forces faced off in clashes with rocks, batons, and clubs wrapped in barbed wire at multiple locations along the LAC. The resulting standoff triggered the build-up of forces on both sides of the border.

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"Each country demanded the withdrawal of the other's forces and a return to pre-standoff conditions, but neither China nor India agreed on those conditions," it said.

"The PRC blamed the standoff on Indian infrastructure construction, which it perceived as encroaching on PRC territory, while India accused China of launching aggressive incursions into India's territory," it added.

Since the 2020 clash, PLA has maintained a continuous force presence and continued infrastructure build-up along the LAC.

The 2020 Galwan Valley incident was the deadliest clash between the two nations in the past 46 years, the report said. On June 15, 2020, patrols violently clashed in Galwan Valley resulting in the death of approximately 20 Indian soldiers and an unspecified number of PLA troops, according to PRC officials, it said.&nbsp;

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In a strange case of bilateral common-ground between India and China amid their continued hostilities, Beijing told American officials not to interfere in its relationship with India, the Pentagon said in a report to the US Congress.

In a strange case of bilateral common-ground between India and China amid their continued hostilities, Beijing told American officials not to interfere in its relationship with India, the Pentagon said in a report to the US Congress. India too disapproves any third-party interference with respect to its prevailing bilateral disputes with its neighbours. Since the beginning of the Line of Actual Control (LAC) standoff between the two sides, Chinese officials reportedly downplayed the severity of the crisis. Beijing emphasised on its purported intent to preserve "border stability" and prevent the standoff from harming other areas of its bilateral relationship with India, the Pentagon said in a report on Tuesday. "The PRC (People's Republic of China) seeks to prevent border tensions from causing India to partner more closely with the United States. PRC officials have warned US officials to not interfere with the PRC's relationship with India," the Pentagon said in its latest report on Chinese military build-up. ALSO READ | India-China ties: Many stumbles, no meets In a section on the China-India border, the Pentagon said throughout 2021, China's People Liberation Army (PLA) sustained the deployment of forces and continued infrastructure build-up along the LAC. Negotiation made minimal progress as both sides resist losing perceived advantages on the border, it said. Beginning in May 2020, Chinese and Indian forces faced off in clashes with rocks, batons, and clubs wrapped in barbed wire at multiple locations along the LAC. The resulting standoff triggered the build-up of forces on both sides of the border. WATCH | Gravitas: India-China standoff | Is Tibet the new front? × "Each country demanded the withdrawal of the other's forces and a return to pre-standoff conditions, but neither China nor India agreed on those conditions," it said. "The PRC blamed the standoff on Indian infrastructure construction, which it perceived as encroaching on PRC territory, while India accused China of launching aggressive incursions into India's territory," it added. Since the 2020 clash, PLA has maintained a continuous force presence and continued infrastructure build-up along the LAC. The 2020 Galwan Valley incident was the deadliest clash between the two nations in the past 46 years, the report said. On June 15, 2020, patrols violently clashed in Galwan Valley resulting in the death of approximately 20 Indian soldiers and an unspecified number of PLA troops, according to PRC officials, it said. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Beijing warned US officials not to interfere with India-China ties: Pentagon report

India and China should engage in direct dialogue free of any &quot;coercive aspects&quot; to reduce the tension over a military standoff in Doklam, the Pentagon has said.

Chinese and Indian soldiers have been locked in a face-off in Doklam area in the southernmost part of Tibet in an area also claimed by Indian ally Bhutan for over a month after Indian troops stopped the Chinese army from building a road in the disputed area.

&quot;We encourage India and China to engage in direct dialogue aimed at reducing tensions and free of any coercive aspects,&quot; Gary Ross, a Defence Department spokesman told PTI.

Ross, however, refused to take sides on the issue.

&quot;We refer you to the governments of India and China for further information... We are not going to speculate on such matters,&quot; Ross said when asked if the Pentagon fears the tension may escalate between India and China.

The US State Department too has made similar statements over the past week.

In recent years, almost all neighbours of China have accused Beijing of coercive tactics to settle border disputes.

The standoff in Dokalam is seen as part of the same tactic to change the status quo in the area. India has taken a strong stand against the Chinese &quot;unilateral action&quot;.

National Security Adviser Ajit Doval is to head to Beijing for a meeting of BRICS&#39; NSAs next week. He is expected to discuss the issue with his Chinese counterpart Yang Jiechi.

Earlier this week, a top Pentagon Commander told US lawmakers that China was exploiting its economic leverage as a way to further its regional political objectives.

&quot;As China&#39;s military modernisation continues, the United States and its allies and partners will continue to be challenged to balance China&#39;s influence,&quot; General Paul Selva, USAF, said in written response to questions to the Senate Armed Services Committee for his reconfirmation as Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

Selva said deterring war is an exercise in influencing China&#39;s decision calculus, making diplomacy preferable to conflict and managing crises in such a manner that they do not unintentionally escalate.

&quot;To do this, the Joint Force will engage with the Chinese military within Congressionally mandated limits, build alliance capacity through close cooperation, and uphold international law through appropriate operations,&quot; he said.

The US has refused to take sides on the issue

India and China should engage in direct dialogue free of any "coercive aspects" to reduce the tension over a military standoff in Doklam, the Pentagon has said. Chinese and Indian soldiers have been locked in a face-off in Doklam area in the southernmost part of Tibet in an area also claimed by Indian ally Bhutan for over a month after Indian troops stopped the Chinese army from building a road in the disputed area. "We encourage India and China to engage in direct dialogue aimed at reducing tensions and free of any coercive aspects," Gary Ross, a Defence Department spokesman told PTI. Ross, however, refused to take sides on the issue. "We refer you to the governments of India and China for further information... We are not going to speculate on such matters," Ross said when asked if the Pentagon fears the tension may escalate between India and China. The US State Department too has made similar statements over the past week. In recent years, almost all neighbours of China have accused Beijing of coercive tactics to settle border disputes. The standoff in Dokalam is seen as part of the same tactic to change the status quo in the area. India has taken a strong stand against the Chinese "unilateral action". National Security Adviser Ajit Doval is to head to Beijing for a meeting of BRICS' NSAs next week. He is expected to discuss the issue with his Chinese counterpart Yang Jiechi. Earlier this week, a top Pentagon Commander told US lawmakers that China was exploiting its economic leverage as a way to further its regional political objectives. "As China's military modernisation continues, the United States and its allies and partners will continue to be challenged to balance China's influence," General Paul Selva, USAF, said in written response to questions to the Senate Armed Services Committee for his reconfirmation as Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Selva said deterring war is an exercise in influencing China's decision calculus, making diplomacy preferable to conflict and managing crises in such a manner that they do not unintentionally escalate. "To do this, the Joint Force will engage with the Chinese military within Congressionally mandated limits, build alliance capacity through close cooperation, and uphold international law through appropriate operations," he said.

US tells China, India to engage in 'direct dialogue' over stand-off in Doklam

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