Page 12 - Chinese Army
The border challenge
The fact that more Chinese soldiers are now crossing over into the Indian side can be the result of growing Chinese aggressiveness on territorial issues
Chinese helicopters spotted along Sino-India border in East Ladakh: Report
There was no official word on whether the Su-30 jets were rushed in to carry out the sorties in the wake of the face-off and aggressive Chinese posturing in the area
 "Chinese helicopters spotted along Sino-India border in East Ladakh: Report")
Border row: Rajnath reviews Ladakh situation, road construction to continue
It was clarified during the meeting that the Indian Army will hold its fort as talks to defuse the situation would continue in parallel
 "Border row: Rajnath reviews Ladakh situation, road construction to continue")
After changing Galwan claim line thrice, PLA now claims the entire valley
There was a shock on May 5, when some 5,000 Chinese troops crossed into the Galwan River valley, followed by another incursion in similar numbers into the Pangong Lake sector on May 12.
 "After changing Galwan claim line thrice, PLA now claims the entire valley")
China brings in more troops into Ladakh, India keeps aggressive posture
Military sources said the Indian Army has also been matching up to the Chinese build-up in both Pangong Tso lake and Galwan Valley
 "China brings in more troops into Ladakh, India keeps aggressive posture")
A new and worrying chapter: Chinese intrusions in Ladakh gather pace
While patrol intrusions from both sides are routine in areas where the Line of Actual Control (LAC) - the de facto border between India and China - is disputed
 "A new and worrying chapter: Chinese intrusions in Ladakh gather pace")
'Year of harvest': Chinese military launches naval destroyers, weapons
China has been adding new naval ships on a monthly basis
 "'Year of harvest': Chinese military launches naval destroyers, weapons")
Ties with Indian Army improving, thanks to Modi, Xi efforts: Chinese PLA
Col Wu said the PLA looks to further develop its ties with the Indian military in 2020
Chinese air force's long march
The PLA has clearly spelt out its aggressive military doctrine. India must be ready to meet this threat
 "Chinese air force's long march")
China's new lightweight battle tank enters service; to be deployed in Tibet
Military analysts said the tank could be quickly deployed to sensitive regions such as Tibet and the plateau border area if a dispute broke out
 "China's new lightweight battle tank enters service; to be deployed in Tibet")
Sikkim standoff: China to cut 1 mn military personnel in biggest troop cut
The number of troops in PLA Navy, PLA Strategic Support Force and PLA Rocket Force will be increased
 "Sikkim standoff: China to cut 1 mn military personnel in biggest troop cut")
