China’s intrusion attempt at Pangong Tso Lake – Burning Issues – Free PDF Download

IT’S THE SOUTHERN BANK THIS TIME…

• It is significant as while the north bank of Pangong Tso has been a major point of contention between the two sides in the standoff that began in early May, there has not been any issue regarding the south bank of the lake until now.

NO DISENGAGEMENT SINCE JULY 14

• While the two sides have held several rounds of military and diplomatic discussions, there has not been any disengagement since July 14, due to China’s obstinate stand.

• China has been demanding that any disengagement be mutual, which means that both sides would have to pull back their troops by an equal distance, a condition unacceptable to India as it would give China an advantage due to the better infrastructure and easier terrain on its side. India has been demanding status quo ante, for the troops on both sides to move back to their April-end positions.

OUTCOME OF THE LATEST INCURSION ATTEMPT BY CHINA

•  Military talks with China have reached a deadlock – might still be useful to sort out local issues but won’t take care of the larger problem

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