Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi warned that anyone challenging the 'one-China' policy will pay a heavy price as he termed a top Czech Republic official's visit to Taiwan as a provocation
In Rome for a meeting with his counterpart Luigi Di Maio, Wang told reporters that China's relations with the European Union are on a positive trend
India insists that China must withdraw its forces from areas between Finger Four and Eight
Talks have resulted in complete disengagement of troops at three patrolling points in eastern Ladakh.
People familiar with the development said the fourth round of Lt General-level talks will be held early next week with an aim to finalise modalities for withdrawal of troops
Government sources say Chinese military commanders have not agreed on the modalities for creating a demilitarised, 2-km-wide buffer zone.
The development echoes a similar claim made after senior Indian and Chinese military commanders met on June 6 near Chushul.
Chinese actions led to rising tensions and face-off, says ministry
The conference was held amid escalating tension between India and China following the violent clashes in Galwan Valley on June 15 that left 20 Indian Army personnel dead
China on Thursday said the arrangement between the US, India, Japan and Australia - dubbed as quad - apparently to contain China was like "sea foam" and would "dissipate" soon.
As Beijing seeks support from New Delhi on the South China Sea dispute
Yi is expected to meet state Governor Mridula Sinha and visit Aguada plateau, about 10 km from Panaji
Wang is also expected to meet External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj in New Delhi on Saturday