Maintaining peace with India a diplomatic priority, says China amid Ladakh border tension
Ladakh Face off: Zhao was responding to a question from the official Xinhua news agency on China’s current diplomatic work and its diplomatic priorities looking ahead.
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Maintaining peace with India a diplomatic priority, says China amid Ladakh border tension
The Chinese official did not make any reference to the ongoing tension between India and China along the line of actual control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh.
The two countries have held several rounds of diplomatic and military talks to de-escalate, but the process is yet to be completed.
A new statement from the Chinese foreign ministry to the Hindustan Times issued Monday indicated that the process of disengagement was not complete; the statement, however, did not share details of the situation on the ground.
The Chinese foreign ministry said the “…the frontline forces of China and India have been in close communication on controlling the situation.” Also Read: How will the Indian Air Force manage to have 42 squadrons and by when is it possible?
“At present, the two sides have disengaged in most of the border areas and will continue to coordinate and consult through military and diplomatic channels to further ease the tension and maintain peace and tranquility in the border areas,” the s…
