Indian, Chinese troops dig in at Chushul flashpoint

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New Delhi: The hardening of position by both India and China on the border situation in the first-ever defence minister-level meeting is being reflected on the ground as well, at the latest flashpoint in Chushul, with both sides digging in with additional troops, armour and heavy artillery. It is believed that more than 10,000 PLA … Read more

India-China military talks continue, Pangong Tso remains point of contention

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NEW DELHI: Military talks continue between India and China on the border situation but the Finger area along Pangong Tso lake remains a point of contention, with PLA troops unwilling to move behind the Line of Actual Control (LAC) and restore status quo ante. Corps Commander-level talks between Lt Gen Harinder Singh and his Chinese … Read more

Message for China: Australia warns against unilaterally altering status quo at LAC

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New Delhi: Australia in an unambiguous message for China on Thursday stated that it opposed any attempts to unilaterally alter the status quo at LAC, which only serve to increase tension and the risk of instability. “Australia urges restraint along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), and supports continued moves towards de-escalation….It is important that … Read more

View: India isn’t alone in dharmayuddha against Beijing

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By Swapan Dasgupta It is unlikely that anyone in the Indian government seriously considers the terms of the India-China military disengagement in the Ladakh sector of the Line of Actual Control to be anything but a temporary truce. While agreeing to halt its creeping aggression in the short run, China has also made it clear … Read more