Colonel Alok Mathur (Retired) The South China Morning Post reported on 26 June, 2021 that a rail link between Lhasa and Nyingchi in China Occupied Tibet (COT) is now operational. The first electric high speed train steamed into Nyingchi station from Lhasa after travelling for 3.5 hours at 1030 on 25 June, 2021.The highest speed achieved by the train was 160 kmph. "This dream … [Read more...] about China’s military build-up in Occupied Tibet & the Indian response
Eastern Ladakh
QUAD Summit: India has gained prestige but Chinese threat remains
Hardip Bedi On 26 December, 2004, a Tsunami in the Indian Ocean region caused unprecedented devastation and a humanitarian crisis. Hundreds of thousands were killed and millions displaced. Major democracies to include India, Japan, Australia and the United States got together to put up a concerted response to the crisis. The cooperation was given the name "QUAD" and was … [Read more...] about QUAD Summit: India has gained prestige but Chinese threat remains
Disengagement in Ladakh: Heed words of Army Commander Northern Command
Jasbir Sarai In March-April, 2020, taking advantage of the COVID situation, the People's Liberation Army (PLA) of China made India a target of its "wolf-warrior diplomacy" with simultaneous intrusions in Sikkim (Naku La) and the Eastern Ladakh sectors. While the Naku La situation was contained by traditional protocols, the Eastern Ladakh sector witnessed Chinese misadventures … [Read more...] about Disengagement in Ladakh: Heed words of Army Commander Northern Command
India-China relations: Prepare for a big challenge ahead
Hardip Bedi Despite freezing temperatures, there has not been a dull moment along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China in the past few months. Considerable heat, in fact, is being generated with "talks and skirmishes" going hand in hand. The 9th Corps Commanders level talk between Indian Army and PLA, held on 24 January, culminated after a marathon 16 hours session. … [Read more...] about India-China relations: Prepare for a big challenge ahead
India must remain prepared to counter Chinese malevolence
Jasbir Sarai As the eventful year -2020 comes to an end, one is reminded about a huge public outcry that was triggered by the so-called Chinese intrusions in Eastern Ladakh mid-year. Suddenly a bevy of self appointed "strategic experts" surfaced to give an impression that China was rapidly engulfing Ladakh. The matter exited media and public interest as suddenly as it came … [Read more...] about India must remain prepared to counter Chinese malevolence