Beijing announced the new counties on 27 December, one of which called He’an includes parts of Beijing-occupied Aksai Chin, which is a part of Indian territory.
At seminar by Institute of Chinese Studies, Col.(Retd.) V.S. Verma highlights implications of China’s proposed railway line and suggests means to resolve India-China border issue.
India has made it clear that Arunachal Pradesh & Ladakh are its integral parts, say defence & security officials. President Xi had issued new standards for map contents in February
In ‘Red Fear’, Iqbal Chand Malhotra writes that former Army chief Gen Cariappa had sent a recon mission to Aksai Chin. Nehru govt never made findings public.
According to an assessment, Chinese troops appear to be getting ready for long & harsh winters, making the Indian Army cautious about the disengagement process.
China flaunted military might & modernisation as it displayed stealth drones, anti-satellite system & cyber warfare contingent during parade to mark victory over Japan in WWII.
From Munir’s point of view, a few bumps here and there is par for the course. He isn’t going to drive his dumper truck to its doom. He wants to use it as a weapon.
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