Even after both India and China agreed to disengage from key areas in Eastern Ladakh, the People's Liberation Army (PLA) continues to build up infrastructure along the Line of Actual Control (LAC).As per The HK Post, this shows the real Chinese intent towards India despite engaging in several rounds of military-level discussions over disengagement from the points of tension that occurred in the standoff in Eastern Ladakh last year.The build-up by the PLA has been observed since the start of the year and most recently through satellite imagery in August 2021.Tensions have again flared up with the extension of the Tainwendian Highway leading up to the Depsang plains just 24 km away from India's highest airfield, Daulat Beg Oldie (DBO), reported The HK Post.Satellite images dated August 17, 2021, have revealed upgraded infrastructure near the Depsang Plains along with the Western sector of the LAC between India and China.According to the Twitter handle @detresfa_, the Tianwendian Highway
Singh said on Monday that India wants a solution to the border dispute with China through dialogue and asserted that the government would never allow the sanctity of borders to be violated
After the recent senior military commanders' talks on July 31, a joint statement was issued, terming the talks "constructive", and stating that they "enhanced mutual understanding."
Indian Army said the disengagement process was carried out over August 4 and 5 and the troops of both sides are now in their respective permanent bases
Both sides agreed to resolve the remaining issues in an 'expeditious manner': MEA
The Indian and Chinese armies have agreed to resolve remaining issues in eastern Ladakh in an 'expeditious manner' and described their 12th round of military talks as 'constructive
India and China are holding another round of high-level military talks on Saturday with an aim to move forward on the disengagement process
The twelfth round of top commanders-level talks between India and China are underway
Aimed at discussing disengagement from the remaining friction points in the Eastern Ladakh sector
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The latest round of talks will take place after a gap of three months
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US Secretary of State's trip comes as his government vows to challenge what it describes as China's aggression.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday alleged that the government is clueless on how to handle China, and said ignoring its actions now will cause problems later. He cited a media report which claimed that in Demchok in Eastern Ladakh, China's tents are still on the Indian side and there is no date yet for talks between core commanders of the two countries. "GOI is clueless on how to handle China. Ignoring their actions now will cause huge problems in the future," Gandhi said on Twitter. India and China are involved in a stand-off in Eastern Ladakh since May last year and two countries have been holding talks for de-escalation and disengagement. Congress general secretary and chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala also took a swipe at the prime minister over the matter. "Show red eyes, Saheb, blow your 56" saheb," he said in a tweet in Hindi using the hashtag #RemoveChinaFromOurLand.
His visit to Tibet is the first by a Chinese president since 1990
Earlier in the day, the Chinese minister said that India-China relations remained at a "low point"
The Indian Army has denied reports that a clash took place with the PLA.
Chinese Army is building permanent concrete structures near the Line of Actual Control, which will allow its troops access the disputed areas with India in a very short time
Beijing on Thursday said it is ready to seek a "mutually acceptable solution" to the issues that require 'urgent treatment' through negotiation
There has been no attempt by the Indian or the Chinese side to occupy the areas in eastern Ladakh from where they disengaged in February, the Army said