India's war with China will also involve Pakistan: Captain Amarinder

By oneindia staff

| Updated: Thursday, August 27, 2020, 10:57 [IST]

New Delhi, Aug 27: Three months after the stand-off at the Galwan valley, a survey was conducted on India-China relationship by the Chinese mouthpiece, Global Times, and the results show that the Chinese citizens are not happy with the actions of their leaders.

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In this survey, it has been revealed that the Chinese citizens like India with more than 50 per cent holding a favorable impression of China. Almost 51 per cent respondents appreciate the Modi government.

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9:58 AM, 27 Aug

For India, the LAC runs along 16 districts across one union territory (Ladakh) and four states (Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh).

8:56 AM, 27 Aug

China’s biggest tech company Huawei is trying to woo India by running big advertisements on all leading dailies of India.

8:39 AM, 27 Aug

More than 30 per cent feel the ties will improve, and almost nine per cent of the respondents said they see improvement in the short term, while 25 per cent feel things will improve in the long term.

8:28 AM, 27 Aug

Nearly 70 per cent believe the anti-China sentiment in India is excessive.

12:42 AM, 27 Aug

As efforts are on to de-escalate ongoing tension at Line of Actual Control, China on Wednesday said that it sees India as a partner instead of a rival and an opportunity instead of a threat.

4:06 PM, 26 Aug

Relations between India and China have been tense after Indian troops clashed with PLA soldiers at Galwan Valley on June 15 leading to the death of 20 Indian soldiers, although Chinese troops also suffered casualties but China's foreign ministry has refused to divulge figures.

3:48 PM, 26 Aug

Chinese ambassador to India Sun Weidong speaking at the China-India Youth webinar said that China sees India as a "partner instead of a rival and an opportunity instead of a threat."

3:01 PM, 26 Aug

Darcha is 147 kilometres from Manali and lies on the highway to Leh after Jispa and Keylong across Rohtang La.

2:17 PM, 26 Aug

The Darcha-Padum-Nimu route requires only a single 4.5 km tunnel through the 16,570 feet Shingo La between Darcha and Padum to ensure that the road is closed only for two months in winter.

1:39 PM, 26 Aug

According to military commanders, the need to build the third axis was felt as tunnelling would be required under four more high mountain passes on the existing Manali-Leh route if the road has to be kept open throughout the year.

1:19 PM, 26 Aug

In an effort to ensure that the project meets its two-year deadline, Gadkari’s ministry has proposed that the task to build the tunnel should be given to the company that constructed the 9.02 km tunnel at Rohtang La on the condition that it meets the timeline.

1:02 PM, 26 Aug

The project, which has been in the pipeline for a decade, is scheduled to be completed by the defence ministry within two years.

12:55 PM, 26 Aug

Officials said the third route requires upgrading the Darcha-Padum-Nimu trekking route into a metalled road and building a 4.5 kilometre tunnel under Shingo La on the Darcha-Padum route.

12:54 PM, 26 Aug

New Delhi perceives Beijing’s reluctance to disengage despite reminders as an effort to set a new normal at the border.

12:38 PM, 26 Aug

The defence ministry’s road project is being given its hardest push by road and highways minister Nitin Gadkari and his colleague Gen VK Singh after China provoked a standoff along the Line of Actual Control in East Ladakh and started mobilising troops in depth areas.

12:08 PM, 26 Aug

Senior military commanders said the third route to feed Ladakh by road is urgently needed given how Pakistan and its all-weather friend, China were eyeing the Siachen Glacier and Daulat Beg Oldie.

12:00 PM, 26 Aug

Nimu is 35 kilometres from Leh town and headquarters of XIV Corps responsible for the defence of East Ladakh and Siachen Glacier.

11:15 AM, 26 Aug

India’s national security planners are pushing hard to complete an all-weather strategic route to Ladakh that will link Darcha in Himachal Pradesh to Nimu via Padum in Kargil’s Zanskar valley, people familiar with the matter said

11:03 AM, 26 Aug

The Chinese ambassador also said that they will encourage “language learning and communication”. With the help of Indian colleges and universities, Chinese colleges and universities carry out the study of Hindi, Tamil and Bengali.

10:42 AM, 26 Aug

Since the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and India 70 years ago, Sun said, bilateral relations have withstood tests and become more resilient.

9:43 AM, 26 Aug

He said China’s President Xi Jinping has said that Beijing will neither “import” foreign models of development, nor “export” the Chinese model and ask other countries to “copy” its practice.

9:30 AM, 26 Aug

On a question on support to Indians aspiring to learn Chinese language, Sun said a “strong team of Chinese teachers will help cultivate more Indian students who understand Chinese and love Chinese culture”.

9:14 AM, 26 Aug

“China and India, neighboring countries, should live in peace and avoid conflicts,” he said.

8:40 AM, 26 Aug

Sun said that in order to achieve development goals, both countries need a “peaceful and favourable” external environment.

8:25 AM, 26 Aug

In the webinar, Sun said, “As two rising major neighbours, China and India should abandon the old mindset of drawing lines by ideology, and get rid of the old game of ‘one’s gain is another’s loss’ and ‘zero-sum game’.

9:14 PM, 25 Aug

The CMC, which is the overall high command of the Chinese military is headed by Chinese President Xi Jinping.

9:14 PM, 25 Aug

On August 14, Misri met Maj. Gen. Ci Guowei, Director of the Office of International Military Cooperation of China’s Central Military Commission, (CMC) and briefed him about India’s stance vis-a-vis the situation on the borders in eastern Ladakh Union Territory.

9:13 PM, 25 Aug

In recent weeks, Misri met a senior official of the ruling Communist Party of China (CPC) and senior General of Chinese military and briefed them on India’s stance on the situation at the borders in eastern Ladakh Union Territory.

9:13 PM, 25 Aug

Indian Embassy officials told PTI here that the closed-door meeting was part of the continuing outreach activities with all shades of Chinese opinion on the state of relations between the two countries.

3:14 PM, 16 Jun

The Indian Army officer killed the clash was the commanding officer of a battalion at Galwan.

3:14 PM, 16 Jun

There was no firing. Apparently the two sides clashed with stones and rods.

3:14 PM, 16 Jun

There are various accounts on the number of casualties on the Chinese side. Some accounts suggest 5, while the others say it is 3. However there is no official word on the same.

3:14 PM, 16 Jun

The visit by Army Chief General M M Naravane to Pathankot has been cancelled.

3:14 PM, 16 Jun

National Conference leader Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said if the Chinese can "shoot dead" three Indian soldiers during the 'de-escalation process', one can imagine how serious the situation must have been in the first place. Earlier in the day, the Indian Army said an officer and two soldiers were killed in a violent confrontation with Chinese troops in eastern Ladakh's Galwan Valley on Monday.

3:15 PM, 16 Jun

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will be discussing the issue with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a short while from now. Singh has already met Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat, the three service chiefs and External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar.

3:16 PM, 16 Jun

We will eventually learn about the details of what happened in Ladakh. That is our right. But right now, we must grieve with & stand by the families of our martyred soldiers. And stand solidly in support of our armed forces.
— anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) June 16, 2020

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3:17 PM, 16 Jun

Defence Minister, Rajnath Singh has briefed Prime Minister Narendra Modi about the situation along the Line of Actual Control.

3:29 PM, 16 Jun

Mehbooba Mufti took to Twitter to say that the nation wants to know why there is no talk of retaliation. Taking to Twitter, Mufti wrote,''Seems like China has hijacked the aggressive ‘ghar main ghuske marengay’ militaristic approach. Nation deserves to know why there is no talk of retaliation to avenge the death of three Indian army personnel!.''

3:29 PM, 16 Jun

Congrress leader Shashi Tharoor: The tragic news from Ladakh is shocking & calls for resolute handling by our Govt. Meanwhile, let us bow our heads in tribute to the three martyrs who gave their lives to protect India, and honour those who serve on our borders every day, risking their lives for our nation.

3:33 PM, 16 Jun

Both sides have been ascertaining that pending the final resolution of the boundary issue, it is important to maintain peace and tranquility in the border areas.

3:33 PM, 16 Jun

China has lodged solemn representations and protests to India. Here, we are sternly demanding India to earnestly abide by the relevant agreement and strictly restrain their frontline troops. They should not cross the borderlines says Zhao Lijian, the spokesperson of the Chinese Foreign Ministry

3:34 PM, 16 Jun

Defence Minister, Rajnath Singh has met with External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar and Chief of Defence Staff, General Bipin Rawat and discussed the situation along the LAC.

3:37 PM, 16 Jun

Zhao Lijian, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson said that China has lodged solemn representations and protests to India. “Here, we are sternly demanding India to earnestly abide by the relevant agreement and strictly restrain their frontline troops. They should not cross the borderlines,” Lijian said.

3:38 PM, 16 Jun

"Chinese side also suffered casualties in the Galwan Valley physical clash", tweets Editor In Chief of Chinese Newspaper Global Times

3:39 PM, 16 Jun

The happening in the #Galwanvalley is a continuation of violations by China. It is time now that the country stands up to these incursions. Our soldiers are not fair game that every few days officers and men are being killed and injured defending our borders. (1/2)
— Capt.Amarinder Singh (@capt_amarinder) June 16, 2020

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh said the happening in Galwan Valley is a continuation of violations by China and added that it is time now that India stood up to these incursions.

3:40 PM, 16 Jun

The talks are being held between Major General Abhijit Bapat, the commander of the Karu based HQ3 Infantry Division and his Chinese counterpart. The talks are being held at the site of the clash.

3:45 PM, 16 Jun

Samajwadi party chief Akhilesh Yadav took to Twitter and wrote, "Received the report of a commanding officer and two soldiers of Indian Army being killed in a 'violent face-off' with Chinese soldiers in the Galwan Valley in Ladakh. Heartfelt condolences." He also said that he expects a clarification on the ground reality of situation.

3:46 PM, 16 Jun

दो मुखी राजनीति

मोदी जी UPA पे आरोप लगाते थे के हम चीन को लाल आँख क्यूँ नहीं दिखते जब वो LAC पार करता है

मोदी जी आप चीन को लद्दाख़ में लाल आँख दिखने में क्यूँ झिझक रहे हैं ?

और जब नेपाल आप को लाल आँख देखा रहा है आप बात चीत करना चाहते हैं

छप्पन इंच की छाती कहाँ गयी ?
— Kapil Sibal (@KapilSibal) June 16, 2020

Congress leader Kapil Sibal slammed the Union government for failing to respond to Chinese action in Ladakh. He also took pot shot on Prime Minister's 56-inch chest.

3:46 PM, 16 Jun

Indian troops seriously violated consensus of the two sides by illegally crossing the border twice and carrying out provocative attacks on Chinese soldiers. This resulted in serious physical clashes, China’s Global Times said while quoting foreign minister, Wang Yi.

3:52 PM, 16 Jun

Former prime minister H D Deve Gowda on Tuesday termed as 'disturbing' the violent clash between Indian and Chinese troops in Galwan Valley and said the government should offer a clearer picture to the nation on the border issue. He sought to know as to how Indian soldiers lost their lives during a de-escalation process and said Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh should come out with a clearer picture.

4:03 PM, 16 Jun

"Saddened by the news of the martyrdom of our boys in the Galwan Valley. I salute their indomitable courage, selflessness and sacrifice," said VK Singh.

4:11 PM, 16 Jun

The editor of Global Times posted on Twitter, “ based on what I know, Chinese side also suffered casualties in the Galwan Valley physical clash. I want to tell the Indian side, don’t be arrogant and misread China’s restraint as being weak. China doesn’t want to have a clash with India, but we don’t fear it.”

4:39 PM, 16 Jun

The talks between the two sides are still continuing and efforts are on to defuse tensions between India and China after a violent clash occurred.

4:41 PM, 16 Jun

The situation still remains fluid in Ladakh. Hectic talks are on to defuse the tensions along the Line of Actual Control.

5:06 PM, 16 Jun

The Congress has termed as "shocking" and "unacceptable" the death of an Indian Army officer and two soldiers in a violent face-off with the Chinese troops, and asked Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to confirm the development.

5:06 PM, 16 Jun

"Shocking, Unbelievable and Unacceptable! Will the Raksha Mantri confirm," Congress chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala said on Twitter.

5:08 PM, 16 Jun

Saddened by the news of the martyrdom of our boys in the Galwan Valley. I salute their indomitable courage, selflessness & sacrifice.

Jai Hind!!
— Vijay Kumar Singh (@Gen_VKSingh) June 16, 2020

Saddened by the news of the martyrdom of our boys in the Galwan Valley. I salute their indomitable courage, selflessness and sacrifice, Union Minister, General V K Singh said.

5:15 PM, 16 Jun

AIMIM chief and Lok Sabha MP Asaduddin Owaisi took to Twitter to condemn the killings of three Indian army personnel.

5:16 PM, 16 Jun

"India stands with the 3 brave martyrs who were killed by China today in Galwan. My thoughts are with families of Colonel & 2 brave soldiers. The commanding officer was leading from the front. The government must avenge these killings & ensure that their sacrifice was not in vain," Owaisi tweeted.