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Video shows Chinese soldiers crying as they allegedly head to Sino-India border

Video shows Chinese soldiers crying as they allegedly head to Sino-India border

Rediff.com23 Sep 2020

The video was reportedly shot at Fuyang Railway Station while the troops were preparing to head to a military camp in Hebei province, according to Taiwan News.

China's continuous build-up matter of concern: Army chief

China's continuous build-up matter of concern: Army chief

Rediff.com9 Oct 2021

He said if the Chinese military maintains the deployment through the second winter, it may lead to an LoC-like situation (Line of Control) though not an active LoC as is there on the western front with Pakistan.

Ladakh: 9 Issues to WORRY India

Ladakh: 9 Issues to WORRY India

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

China remains in firm control of an estimated 600-800 square kilometres of Indian territory.

Uttam's Take: Modiji, don't trust Xi!

Uttam's Take: Modiji, don't trust Xi!

Rediff.com20 Jun 2020

What use is it talking to the Chinese?

'Army is highly prepared in Ladakh'

'Army is highly prepared in Ladakh'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

'The PLA has continued to do exercises and drills and recently carried out air exercises with fighter jets.'

Taiwan President seeks international support amid China drills

Taiwan President seeks international support amid China drills

Rediff.com7 Aug 2022

As China continue to hold military drills near Taiwan coast after United States House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's recent visit to Taipei, President Tsai Ing-wen has appealed for international support for the island nation and halt the escalation of the regional security situation.

China's new defence law expands power of its military

China's new defence law expands power of its military

Rediff.com3 Jan 2021

The new law, effective from January 1, weakens the role of the State Council, China's Cabinet headed by Premier Li Keqiang, in formulating military policy, handing decision-making powers to the Central Military Commission (CMC), the overall high-command of the two million-strong People's Liberation Army (PLA) headed by Xi, Hong Kong-based South China Morning Post reported on Sunday.

US overreacted by using force: China on 'spy balloon' row

US overreacted by using force: China on 'spy balloon' row

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

During a regular press conference on Thursday, the Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said that the unmanned Chinese civilian airship into US airspace is entirely caused by 'force majeure'.

Is China getting ready to attack Taiwan?

Is China getting ready to attack Taiwan?

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

With tensions between China and Taiwan rapidly increasing, the tone of China's official media has also become progressively more strident, observes former senior RA&W officer and China expert Jayadeva Ranade.

India, China try to resolve PLA incursion issue

India, China try to resolve PLA incursion issue

Rediff.com20 Apr 2013

India and China are in touch to resolve the situation arising out of the 'deep incursion' by Chinese troops, who entered the Indian territory in Daulat Beg Oldi sector in eastern Ladakh and erected a tented post. According to government sources, the issue was raised by India after the incident came to light some time ago.

'We can't fall prey to Chinese strategy on LAC'

'We can't fall prey to Chinese strategy on LAC'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

'We must understand that the LAC is a political issue for China, so any action on the LAC will keep India focussed on the LAC which gives China the opportunity for any adventurism in the Indian Ocean.'

China's aggressive action forced India's 'wild card' entry to Quad: Pompeo

China's aggressive action forced India's 'wild card' entry to Quad: Pompeo

Rediff.com26 Jan 2023

Pompeo explains how the Donald Trump administration succeeded in bringing India on board the Quad grouping.

'China: Hope for the best, prepare for the worst'

'China: Hope for the best, prepare for the worst'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

'We have to up our vigil everywhere, all along the LAC -- winter, summer or spring.'

India-US army drills near LAC violate border agreements, says China

India-US army drills near LAC violate border agreements, says China

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

China on Wednesday said it was opposed to the joint Indo-US military exercises being held near the Line of Actual Control (LAC), asserting that it violates the spirit of the two border agreements signed between New Delhi and Beijing.

India cannot avoid hard choices in Ladakh

India cannot avoid hard choices in Ladakh

Rediff.com12 Sep 2020

New Delhi must clearly demonstrate to Beijing that China will pay a price for its relentless strategic undermining of India, says Ajai Shukla.

'Be extremely cautious of Xi Jinping'

'Be extremely cautious of Xi Jinping'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

'We should not allow ourselves to be surprised in any manner in future on the border.'

Chinese warships go ballistic with new mystery missile

Chinese warships go ballistic with new mystery missile

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

If the initial analysis of this YJ-21 is correct, then China becomes the first country in the world to operationally field such a missile from a naval vessel.

Chinese defence minister to visit India this week

Chinese defence minister to visit India this week

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

China on Tuesday announced that its Defence Minister General Li Shangfu will visit India this week to attend the meeting of SCO defence ministers from April 27 during which he is expected to hold talks with his Indian counterpart Rajnath Singh on ending the prolonged eastern Ladakh standoff which has severely strained bilateral ties.

China's plan to 'WATER BOMB' India

China's plan to 'WATER BOMB' India

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

China plans to divert about 200 billion cubic metres of water annually from the Brahmaputra at its highest point, namely the Great Bend, where it turns into India. China's Brahmaputra dam will severely impact India, warns former senior RA&W officer and China expert Jayadeva Ranade.

The Chinese generals involved in Ladakh standoff

The Chinese generals involved in Ladakh standoff

Rediff.com13 Jun 2020

General Zhao Zongqi is well known in India for having commanded the Chinese troops during the Dokalam episode. Zhao knows every inch and corner of the Indian border, at least the Eastern and Central sectors, including the Naku La area which witnessed fist-fights between Indian and Chinese troops in April/May. Claude Arpi introduces us to the PLA generals masterminding the Chinese aggression in Ladakh.

Hu Jintao takes over PLA's reins

Hu Jintao takes over PLA's reins

Rediff.com19 Sep 2004

PLA replaces China border police in Ladakh

PLA replaces China border police in Ladakh

Rediff.com9 Sep 2009

With fresh reports of incursion in Ladakh, Nawang Norboo, Councillor of Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council on Tuesday said that Chinese troops frequently intrude into Indian territory and even threaten Indian shepherds.

Troops fought for 17-20 hrs with Chinese in Ladakh: ITBP

Troops fought for 17-20 hrs with Chinese in Ladakh: ITBP

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

In its first official account of the standoff between the two militaries, the ITBP revealed how its troops "not only effectively used shield to protect themselves but also responded fiercely to advancing PLA (Chinese People's Liberation Army) troops and brought the situation under control". "The ITBP has recommended the names of 21 men who faced the Chinese during the face-offs and skirmishes in May-June this year for gallantry," it said.

Xi's aggressive moves against India 'unexpectedly flopped': US magazine

Xi's aggressive moves against India 'unexpectedly flopped': US magazine

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

Xi, 67, already roiling the Communist Party with a 'rectification' campaign and mass persecution of foes, will launch 'another brutal purge' following the Chinese army's failures on the Indian border, the Newsweek said in an opinion piece.

'Indian Army's advantage has been lost'

'Indian Army's advantage has been lost'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2021

'The military advantage the Indian Army had gained by the Special Frontier Force occupying the heights of the Rezang La-Rechin La ridge on the Kailash Range is lost without the PLA withdrawing to east of the Khurnak Fort line.'

Bumla pass: India-China face-off in the high Himalayas

Bumla pass: India-China face-off in the high Himalayas

Rediff.com18 Dec 2021

Situated at a height of 15,200 feet above sea level, the pass sits on the top of a craggily formed Himalayan range that separates the Tibetan plateau from the Indian sub-continent.

Here's what India said on Chinese village in Doklam

Here's what India said on Chinese village in Doklam

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

India on Thursday said it keeps a constant watch on all developments having bearing on national security, three days after new satellite images indicated the construction of a Chinese village east of the Doklam plateau on the Bhutanese side.

'Shameful': US after China makes Galwan soldier as Olympics torchbearer

'Shameful': US after China makes Galwan soldier as Olympics torchbearer

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

The United States has asserted that it stands with India against Chinese aggression as several lawmakers slammed China for choosing a People's Liberation Army soldier.

Amit Shah digs up Chinese embassy donation to Rajiv Gandhi Foundation

Amit Shah digs up Chinese embassy donation to Rajiv Gandhi Foundation

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

No one can capture an inch of Indian land till the Narendra Modi government is in power, Home Minister Amit Shah said Tuesday and claimed the actual reason behind the Congress disrupting Lok Sabha proceedings was not the clash between Indian and Chinese soldiers but a question on the cancellation of Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) registration of the Rajiv Gandhi Foundation.

China admits 4 soldiers were killed in Galwan clash

China admits 4 soldiers were killed in Galwan clash

Rediff.com20 Feb 2021

Four Chinese soldiers were killed in the fierce clash with the Indian Army in the Galwan Valley in eastern Ladakh in June last year, the People's Liberation Army (PLA) acknowledged for the first time on Friday.

Chinese soldier held on Indian side of LAC In Ladakh

Chinese soldier held on Indian side of LAC In Ladakh

Rediff.com9 Jan 2021

The capture of the Chinese soldier comes in the midst of an eight-month-long bitter border standoff between the two armies in eastern Ladakh.

In backdrop of border row, Army steps up Mandarin training for soldiers

In backdrop of border row, Army steps up Mandarin training for soldiers

Rediff.com10 Jul 2022

They said various Mandarin language courses are being run at the language schools at the Northern, Eastern and Central commands of the Army.

What are 10,000 Chinese troops doing in India?

What are 10,000 Chinese troops doing in India?

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

The Indian Army has been slow to react. Indian troops have deployed in the vicinity of PLA incursions, but there are no attempts to outflank Chinese positions.

Going to war will cost China and Xi dear

Going to war will cost China and Xi dear

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

'How Xi Jinping will withdraw the aggression and justify it to his Communist party in case of a negotiated settlement might be his biggest headache.' 'Unless he is ready to gamble on an armed conflict, whose outcome given India's battle-readiness and determination is always uncertain,' observes Virendra Kapoor.

Is India ready for Pak superiority in drone warfare?

Is India ready for Pak superiority in drone warfare?

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

While Pakistan enjoys rough parity with India in legacy weapon systems, it is beginning to enjoy superiority in drone warfare, thanks to the RPVs supplied by China, explains Ajai Shukla.

'Xi is worried about what India will do'

'Xi is worried about what India will do'

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

'He is psychologically preparing the PLA and the Chinese public to avoid a loss of face.'

Chinese soldier caught at LAC had sleeping bag, storage device

Chinese soldier caught at LAC had sleeping bag, storage device

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

The Indian Army had said the Chinese soldier had "strayed" across the LAC in Demchok sector.

China arrays aerial firepower along Indian border

China arrays aerial firepower along Indian border

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

Overall, the People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) has focused on building ground-based air defense networks and network-centric operations rather than trying to match the Indian Air Force (IAF) in terms of straight fighter numbers along the border. All air assets fall under the Western Theater Command of the PLA, the largest geographic region of China's five military theater commands.

Threat in eastern Ladakh has not reduced: Army chief

Threat in eastern Ladakh has not reduced: Army chief

Rediff.com12 Jan 2022

Indian Army chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane on Tuesday said that as far as the western front was concerned, there is an increase in the concentration of terrorists in various launch pads and there have been repeated attempts of infiltration across the Line of Control.

Xi gets the generals he wants

Xi gets the generals he wants

Rediff.com7 Sep 2017

To rise quickly in the PLA's hierarchy, you need to be close to Xi Jinping. Retired RA&W officer Jayadeva Ranade on the changes in China's military leadership.