China, India hold talks after border flare-up
Indian and Chinese military commanders have held talks for a second day to ease tensions that flared up recently along their contested border in the Ladakh region.
Authorities did not immediately disclose the details of the talks, which resumed on Tuesday morning.
India said its soldiers thwarted “provocative” movements by China’s military on Saturday night.
China rejected the allegation of provocation. Instead, the Chinese Defense Ministry blamed Indian troops for crossing established lines of control along the disputed border on Monday.
On Tuesday, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying also accused India of fueling the new tensions.
“India’s actions have gravely infringed upon China’s territorial sovereignty, undermined the relevant agreements and consensus reached between the two countries, and harmed the peace and stability in border areas. This contradicts previous efforts by the two sides to de-escalate tensions,” she said
She said China urged India “to stop all provocative actions, immediately withdraw troops illegally crossing the border area, and stop any actions that may intensify, escalate, or complicate the situation.”
The renewal of the tensions over the weekend followed a deadly border clash between the two Asian giants in June. Back then, troops from the two sides fought with clubs, stones, and their fists in clashes that left 20 Indian soldiers dead.
Indian authorities have cut cellphone service in the area and have been controlling civilian traffic into Ladakh, allowing only emergency supplies from Kashmir.
India unilaterally separated Ladakh from disputed Kashmir in August 2019, ending its semi-autonomous status and straining ties with Beijing. China strongly condemned the move, raising the issue at the United Nations Security Council.
Despite several rounds of military and diplomatic talks, the dispute remains. India and China have not been able to agree on their nearly 3,500-kilometer border, over which they went to war in 1962.
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