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China, India to deal with Ladakh stand-off in a 'just manner': Official

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said on Thursday that after this incident both sides are in communication and coordination on the matter through diplomatic and military channels

Army convoy, Srinagar-Leh National highway
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An Army convoy travels on the Srinagar-Leh National highway, on Wednesday. The Army has rushed in additional troops to key frontline bases and formations in Arunachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh and Ladakh. Photo: PTI

Press Trust of India

China and India have agreed to deal with the "serious matter" caused by the conflict at the Galwan Valley in a "just manner" and both sides are in communication and coordination through diplomatic and military channels to de-escalate the tensions as soon as possible, a top Chinese official said on Thursday.

At least 20 Indian Army personnel were killed in the clashes with Chinese troops in the Galwan Valley in eastern Ladakh on Monday night. China's official media has acknowledged casualties on the Chinese side without mentioning numbers.

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said on Thursday that after this incident both