China Sends Its Most Advanced Fighter Aircraft To Patrol East, South China Sea
China sent its most advanced fighter aircraft, the J-20, to patrol the East and South China Sea, on April 15. The move is believed to have created tensions among nations that share territorial issues with China. Reportedly, China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) has over 200 J-20 aircrafts in its fleet. According to experts, the J-20s are extremely advanced, stealthy and powerful just like the American aircrafts.
Tags: China, J-20, PLA, Fighter Aircraft, South China Sea
Courtesy: Press Trust Of India
PLA Troops Return To LAC At Gogra Post Friction Point
After a 15 month-long standoff, both Indian and Chinese troops have disengaged near Gogra Post in Eastern Ladakh, Patrolling Point 17A. This indicates that the PLA troop has returned to the Actual Line of Control. An understanding to call off the standoff at PP17A was reached during the July 31 Corps Commander talks. However, the other friction points at Hot Springs, Depsang Plains, and Demchok remain unresolved.
Tags: gogra post, PLA, disengagement, LAC
Courtesy: The Indian Express
China Plans To Upgrade Its Border Infrastructure For PLA Soldiers
Amid standoff with India, Chinese Army on October 29 released schemes to build insulated cabins with “thermal-insulation device for food-storage” for soldiers positioned at high-attitude areas. While not clarifying developments regarding the LAC issue, China's Defence Ministry spokesperson Col Wu Qian said this will support combat effectiveness and support Army’s war-preparedness. For '2+2 Ministerial Delhi Dialogue', he did not comment on … read-more
Tags: India-China Standoff, LAC, PLA, Ladakh, INDIA CHINA BORDER ISSUE, Defence Ministry, Infrastructure
Courtesy: The Hindu
Missing PLA Soldier Crossed Border To Help Local Herdsman: China
China’s People’s Liberation Army asserted that its soldier, who was missing since October 18, had crossed the LAC to help local herdsmen. The PLA officials said they were in contact with India and hoped for his safe return as per the consensus derived in 7th Commander-level talk amid border standoff. The Indian Army confirmed they identified soldier as Corporal Wang Ya Long, and received a request from PLA regarding him.
Tags: India-China face off, LAC, INDIA CHINA BORDER ISSUE, Wang Ya Long, PLA, Indian Army, Demchok sector
Courtesy: The Hindu