Col Alok Mathur, SM (Veteran) India has a 3488 kms long frontier with China along Xinjiang, Uygur, Zizhiqu and Tibet. Of this, 1597 kms is in Ladakh, 200 kms in Himachal Pradesh, 345 kms in Uttrakhand, 220 kms in Sikkim and 1126 kms in Arunachal Pradesh. Interestingly, Xinjiang and Tibet regions are under forcible occupation of China and should actually be called China … [Read more...] about Line of Actual Control: Evolution to becoming a Line of No Control?
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Thwarting the Dragon
Farooq Wani Now that China has firmly established itself as a formidable economic and military power, it seems to be more anxious to emerge from the shadows and secure (what it feels is) its rightful place in the international arena. Under normal circumstances, the global community would not have denied giving China its due, but it’s approach of spreading … [Read more...] about Thwarting the Dragon
From LAC to LoC: Unfolding China’s anti- India move
Misha Bhatt A day after the Sino-India border meet to discuss the long-standing border issue in Eastern Ladakh, the Ministry of External Affairs (MeA) on June 7, released a statement and informed that the Military level talks between both the nations took place in a cordial and peaceful atmosphere. In its statement, the MeA said, "In recent weeks, India and China have … [Read more...] about From LAC to LoC: Unfolding China’s anti- India move
India-China: Spread of misinformation and disinformation
Jaibans Singh India is grappling with a serious confrontation with China along the Line of Actual Control (LAC). The Government is pursuing a mature policy involving both diplomatic as well as military channels, while taking all precaution to ensure that the matter does not escalate to an unacceptable level. The international community is keenly monitoring the situation. … [Read more...] about India-China: Spread of misinformation and disinformation
Indo-China border management: Abide with well established protocols
Jasbir Sarai As India and China continue with their face-off at multiple points along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) it becomes imperative to revisit the various agreements and protocols that guide the management of the LAC. There are "five pacts" that both sides have, over time, agreed upon to maintain “peace and tranquility” along the borders. These are:- The 1993 … [Read more...] about Indo-China border management: Abide with well established protocols