India-China standoff LIVE: De-escalation may take time along Line of Actual Control
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New Delhi, Aug 11: The Indian Army is preparing for a long haul along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) as the de-escalation would take more time. Chief of Defence Staff, General Bipin Rawat informed a committee of lawmakers that the de-escalation in Ladakh where the Chinese troops transgressed in June may take more time.
Meanwhile, India and China are jointly safeguarding peace and security along the borders and the two countries together maintaining sound development of bilateral ties is one of Beijing's future diplomatic priorities, a senior Chinese official said.
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4:06 PM, 11 Aug
There has been some progress made towards this objective, but the disengagement process has not yet been completed, he also said.
3:40 PM, 11 Aug
External Affairs Ministry spokesperson, Anurag Srivastava during the weekly briefing said that there has been some progress towards disengagement and de-escalation along the LAC.
3:15 PM, 11 Aug
It may be recalled that last month, India had rejected China’s contention that disengagement had been completed at most locations along their disputed border.
2:52 PM, 11 Aug
“We will continue to deepen strategic mutual trust and expand shared interests with our neighbours and other developing countries” a statement posted on the Chinese foreign ministry’s website said.
2:25 PM, 11 Aug
Responding to a question about China’s diplomatic priorities, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian said said, for the China India relationship, the two sides should jointly safeguard peace and security in the border areas and maintain a steady and sound development of bilateral ties, he said.
2:11 PM, 11 Aug
China has said that maintaining peace along the disputed boundary with India is one of China’s diplomatic priorities.
2:05 PM, 11 Aug
Srivastava was reacting to China’s position, which had said earlier that frontline troops had “completed disengagement in most locations and the situation on the ground is easing”.
1:49 PM, 11 Aug
“There has been some progress made towards this objective, but the disengagement process has as yet not been completed,” Srivastava said during the weekly virtual media briefing.
1:41 PM, 11 Aug
External affairs ministry spokesperson Anurag Srivastava had acknowledged there has been “some progress” towards disengagement and de-escalation along the LAC though the process is far from complete.
1:31 PM, 11 Aug
On July 30, India had rejected China’s contention that disengagement has been completed at most locations along their disputed border, and called on Beijing to work sincerely for complete de-escalation and full restoration of peace along the LAC.
1:12 PM, 11 Aug
The Chinese foreign ministry said the “…the frontline forces of China and India have been in close communication on controlling the situation.”
1:01 PM, 11 Aug
The two countries have held several rounds of diplomatic and military talks to de-escalate, but the process is yet to be completed.
12:30 PM, 11 Aug
The Chinese official did not make any reference to the ongoing tension between India and China along the line of actual control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh.
12:16 PM, 11 Aug
Zhao was responding to a question from the official Xinhua news agency on China’s current diplomatic work and its diplomatic priorities looking ahead.
11:55 AM, 11 Aug
“We will continue to deepen strategic mutual trust and expand shared interests with our neighbours and other developing countries”, he said in a statement published on the Chinese foreign ministry’s website on Monday night.
11:53 AM, 11 Aug
“For the China-India relationship, the two sides should jointly safeguard peace and security in the border areas and maintain a steady and sound development of bilateral ties”, Zhao said.
11:14 AM, 11 Aug
Responding to a query about China’s diplomatic priorities as the Covid-19 pandemic impacts the world and international diplomacy, foreign ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian briefly outlined Beijing’s plans for way ahead in bilateral ties with the US, Russia, EU, Japan, and India.
10:58 AM, 11 Aug
Maintaining peace along the disputed boundary and deepening strategic trust with India is one of China’s diplomatic priorities, the Chinese foreign ministry has said, adding that Beijing will try to expand “shared interests” with neighbours in the future.
10:13 AM, 11 Aug
The meeting would discuss ways to de-escalate as well as disengage. India will also seek restoration of patrolling rights for its soldiers.
10:04 AM, 11 Aug
The primary agenda of the meeting was to reduce tensions at the Depsang Plains, where there is a massive build up of troops of both sides.
9:52 AM, 11 Aug
India stressed on the fact that the PLA troops who are camping near the Bottleneck area in the Depsang plains since May should not block Indian soldiers from going to their Patrolling Points-10, 11, 12 and 13.
9:43 AM, 11 Aug
The military level talks between the two sides was held on Saturday between 11 am and 7:30 pm
9:23 AM, 11 Aug
This has been a major flash point for several years now, owing to the perceptions of the Line of Actual Control.
9:13 AM, 11 Aug
During the talks between the two sides, India also told China to stop further construction activities in the area.
8:45 AM, 11 Aug
Meanwhile, India has told China to stop further construction and pull back troops from the Depsang-Daulat Beg Oldie sector of eastern Ladakh.
8:35 AM, 11 Aug
The General also emphasised that India its prepared to face any onslaught. However efforts are being made to bridge the trust deficit with China, he also said.
11:59 PM, 10 Aug
The spokesman also said that China will also undertake cooperation in drug and vaccine research and development, provide assistance to countries in need to the best of its ability and improve global public health governance.
11:59 PM, 10 Aug
"We have actively planned and developed our relations with other major countries, responded rationally to the unreasonable pressure the United States has piled on China, made new progress in advancing China-Russia relations under the strategic guidance of the two heads of state and sustained cooperation as the main tone of China-EU relations," he said.
11:59 PM, 10 Aug
Zhao's comments came in the backdrop of the border row between India and China in eastern Ladakh. He said China will continue to deepen strategic mutual trust and expand shared interests with its neighbours and other developing countries.
11:59 PM, 10 Aug
"We will continue to improve relations with neighbouring countries," he said. "For the China-India relationship, the two sides should jointly safeguard peace and security in the border areas and maintain a steady and sound development of bilateral ties", he said.
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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.
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
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.
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.
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