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TopicLine of Actual Control

Topic: Line of Actual Control

Army chief says India, China carried out ‘readjustment’ of troops. ‘Trying to increase trust factor’

While both India and China have carried out disengagement in Eastern Ladakh, the process of de-escalation is still under discussion & has not been agreed upon.

China reduced troops in Ladakh by half in last one year, says The Economist

Satellite imagery reviewed by Indian officials shows a tenfold increase in permanent Chinese structures since 2020, The Economist reports.

The real impact of reviving Chushul airfield is psychological

China has not specifically protested about the revival of advanced landing grounds. However, given the historical and tactical significance of Chushul, it may make an exception.

Peace at border an insurance policy for bilateral ties, India tells China

PM held a 45-odd minute bilateral meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping Sunday. It was the first bilateral meeting in China for the Indian leader since 2018.

De-escalation & new groups on boundary question top decisions at Doval-Wang Yi talks

China's Foreign Minister has been on a 3-day visit to India, starting Monday. Wang Yi & NSA Ajit Doval met Tuesday for the 24th round of Special Representative talks.

India to resume visas for Chinese nationals as thaw continues ahead of likely Modi-Xi meet

Following the Modi-Xi meet in October 2024, India and China have revived many bilateral mechanisms and agreed on several confidence-building measures.

Himachal opens Shipki La pass to tourists. Significance of historical link for trade & pilgrimage

Trade through the pass resumed in 1992 after hiatus following 1962 India-China war but faced setbacks due to geopolitical tensions, and was halted in 2020 amid Covid-19 pandemic.

India & China must view ties with long-term perspective—Xi says in letter to President Murmu

Xi wrote to President Murmu on occasion of 75th anniversary of India-China ties. She wrote to Chinese President that stable, predictable & friendly ties would benefit the world.

China’s message to FS Vikram Misri—deepen thaw & stay away from Trump

China appears impatient and sensitive to the prospect that India might have the appetite for only a shallow thaw that could be easily reversed or adjusted.

India distances itself from ‘six-point consensus’ in China readout on Doval-Wang talks

India put out the details of the talks in its press release, asserts MEA spokesperson. The readout mentions that border ties are the cornerstone for determining overall ties.

On Camera

History taker, not a history maker, Europe is entering the age of humiliation

The US (or China) acts. Europe reacts. The US (or China) moves decisively. The EU debates and dithers. It’s a broader pattern.

India wants Canada’s resources as nations build on truce, British Columbia’s Premier says

Premier David Eby, the leader of the minerals- and gas-rich province of British Columbia, spoke with executives at Tata Steel and Reliance Industries on a trade mission to India.

1st ever live battle array formation, Shaktibaan regiments—what’s new at the R-Day parade this yr

The 77th Republic Day Parade at Kartavya Path will showcase India’s operational synergy and self-reliance, highlighting combat readiness, indigenous weaponry and joint military operations.

Pakistan se azaadi. Grow up India, stop giving it prime real estate in your psyche

Pakistan not only has zero chance of catching up with India in most areas, but will inevitably see the gap rising. Its leaders will offer its people the same snake oil in different bottles.