Monday, August 31, 2020

India Says Its Army Detered China's Military Movements Near The Border



The Guardian: India accuses China of 'provocative military movements' near border

Two countries locked in standoff along southern bank of Pangong Lake in Ladakh

India and China have accused each other of military provocation and violating sovereign territory along their disputed Himalayan border, escalating tensions between the two sides which have been locked in a months-long standoff.

A statement by India’s defence ministry accused the China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) of carrying out “provocative military movements to change the status quo” on the southern bank of Pangong Lake in Ladakh, which lies at an altitude of 4,200 metres (13,800ft).

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WNU Editor: China has responded .... China-India relations: Beijing rejects New Delhi’s claim of provocation after flare-up at border in Ladakh (SCMP). More here .... Indian troops' illegal crossing of LAC will 'escalate tensions' (Global Times).

More News On The China - India Border Conflict

Indian army says thwarts Chinese attempt to occupy hill on disputed border -- Reuters
India accuses China of 'provocative military movements' at border -- BBC
India accuses China of fresh border 'provocation' -- DW
India says China's military made moves near disputed border in Ladakh region -- ABC News Online
India accuses China of 'provocative military movements' on border -- CNN
India accuses China of 'provocative' military movements at border -- Al Jazeera

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