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China creates 5 new 'areas of concern' in Ladakh
India hopes for further disengagement of troops
 "China creates 5 new 'areas of concern' in Ladakh")
CPC 'commands the gun', says Xi, asking military to expedite modernisation
On the eve of China's Army Day, Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday asserted that it is the ruling Communist Party that commands the gun
 "CPC 'commands the gun', says Xi, asking military to expedite modernisation")
Monitoring activities by PLA: Army on eastern Ladakh situation
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
 "Monitoring activities by PLA: Army on eastern Ladakh situation")
Indian Army hands over Chinese soldier apprehended in eastern Ladakh
The Indian Army on Wednesday handed over a Chinese soldier who was apprehended in eastern Ladakh to China's People's Liberation Army (PLA), the Chinese Defence Ministry said
 "Indian Army hands over Chinese soldier apprehended in eastern Ladakh")
Top brass discusses Ladakh ahead of 7th round of Corps Commander talks
The top military brass reviewed the security situation in eastern Ladakh as well as strategies for the seventh round of Corps Commander-level talks with the Chinese PLA
 "Top brass discusses Ladakh ahead of 7th round of Corps Commander talks")
Can China invade Taiwan? Here's what could happen if it really does
China and Taiwan have many reasons to avoid a war that could kill tens of thousands, devastate their economies and potentially lead to a nuclear conflict with the US and its allies
 "Can China invade Taiwan? Here's what could happen if it really does")
China steps up propaganda machinery over war as US, Taiwan draw closer
Chinese propaganda is rarely subtle or particularly persuasive, but the torrent of bombast online and in state media in recent weeks is striking and potentially ominous
 "China steps up propaganda machinery over war as US, Taiwan draw closer")
India, China Commander talks go on for 13 hours; leadership to be briefed
The Indian representatives at the meeting are now expected to brief senior officials about the discussions with the Chinese
 "India, China Commander talks go on for 13 hours; leadership to be briefed")
Chinese aircraft breach Taiwan airspace; raise risk of clash in the region
People's Liberation Army aircraft repeatedly breached the median line between Taiwan and the Chinese mainland last week, in the latest of a series of military exercises in the area
 "Chinese aircraft breach Taiwan airspace; raise risk of clash in the region")
India, China to hold sixth Corps Commander-level talks today: Report
India and China are scheduled to hold their sixth Corps Commander-level talks at the Chinese side of the Chushul/Moldo meeting point in the Eastern Ladakh sector to address the ongoing standoff
'China using aggression to stop India from building infra in border areas'
The US committee last week had a classified briefing on China''s aggression against India and the border situation
Chinese military says US poses biggest threat to international order
The statement follows the September 2 release of the annual Defence Department report to Congress on Chinese military developments and goals
 "Chinese military says US poses biggest threat to international order")
Ladakh Standoff: India-China Brigadier-level talks inconclusive in Chushul
Both the countries' military delegates are continuously in talks since September 7
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Chinese army releases five Arunachal Pradesh youths 'missing' for 10 days
Five youths who were allegedly abducted by the People's Liberation Army (PLA) of China near the McMahon line in Arunachal Pradesh's Upper Subansiri were released on Saturday in Anjaw district, around 1,000 km away. The youths -- Tanu Bakar, Prasad Ringling, Ngaru Diri, Dongtu Ebiya and Toch Singkam -- were handed over to the Indian Army by the PLA after completion of necessary formalities, Tezpur-based defence spokesperson Lt Col Harsh Warrdhan Pande said. "All five of them will now be placed under quarantine for 14 days as per COVID-19 protocols and thereafter be handed over to their family members," the spokesperson said. Taking to Twitter, Chief Minister Pema Khandu thanked the Army and the Union government for securing their return. "Absolutely glad to know that five of our Arunachali youths have been safely handed over to Indian Army by Chinese PLA. I am wholeheartedly thankful to the (Union) Govt and the Indian Army for their persistent effort in securing their
Jaishankar-Yi meet: India, China agree on 5-point plan to resolve standoff
The Indian Army and the Chinese PLA have been locked in a tense standoff in multiple areas along the LAC in eastern Ladakh since early May
 "Jaishankar-Yi meet: India, China agree on 5-point plan to resolve standoff")
Indian soldiers tells Chinese troops to stop incursion, put up barbed wires
Indian soldiers have set up barbed wire obstacles at points where Chinese troops have come a few metres away from their positions at the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh
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India-China Ladakh standoff: Firing on LAC, a first in 45 years
Indian and Chinese troops exchange shots, then engage in aggressive scuffle
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Chinese troops fired in air, we exercised great restraint: Indian Army
"It is the PLA that has been blatantly violating agreements and carrying out aggressive maneuvers, while engagement at military, diplomatic and political level is in progress," the Indian Army said
India-China clash: Firing takes place on LAC in eastern Ladakh, says report
India recently outflanked China by taking control of strategic height near Pangong lake's southern bank
Beyond taunting China: Does India have a bigger plan for Tibet?
The irony of facing Tibetans-in-exile in border tussle with India may not be lost on Beijing. Does the deployment of SFF against PLA signal a shift in India's Tibet policy? Bharat Bhushan explores
