China denies attempt to alter status quo in Ladakh, admits talks over 'territorial issues'

On Monday, China denied carrying out provocative military movement at Line of Actual Control in Eastern Lakh on intervening night of August 29 and 30 to change status quo. Claiming that his country's border troops have never crossed border, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian emphasised on  People's Liberation Army's strict herence to LAC. He ded that armies of both countries have been in touch over territorial issues. 

As per Chinese mouthpiece Global Times, Zhao Lijian said, "Chinese border troops have always strictly observed Line of Actual Control and have never crossed line. border troops of two countries have been in communication over territory issues." 

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Fresh violation at LAC by China

Earlier in day, Indian Army revealed that Chinese troops h violated consensus arrived at during military and diplomatic talks over LAC standoff. Indian troops t only pre-empted activity of PLA on sourn bank of Pangong Tso lake but also thwarted attempts to unilaterally change facts on ground. Reiterating that Indian Army is committed to maintaining peace and tranquility through dialogue, spokesperson Colonel Aman Anand stressed that it is equally determined to protect its territorial integrity. Currently, a Brige Commander-level flag meeting is underway at Chushul to resolve issues. As per sources, re was physical clash between troops of two countries. 

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What is LAC standoff?

20 Indian Army soldiers including a Commanding Officer were martyred when a violent faceoff took place on June 15 when de-escalation process was underway in  Galwan Valley. As per Editor-in-Chief of Global Times, Chinese side also suffered casualties during physical clash. In standoff period, multiple rounds of Corps Commander-level meetings and WMCC talks have been held between India and China.

During July 5 conversation between Special Representatives National Security visor Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, it was agreed that early and total disengment along with de-escalation from border areas should take place as per bilateral agreements. re was a consensus that full restoration of peace and tranquillity was necessary for smooth overall development of bilateral relations. India has consistently highlighted  need to restore status quo ante.

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