Chinese Army Assemble At Western Border, Violates Bilateral Agreement: India

China assembled its troops near India's border and attempted to "alter LAC's status quo". India on June 24, called it a deliberate violation of the bilateral agreement. External Affairs Ministry's spokesperson said that the commotion is "disturbing the peace and tranquillity at the borders". The statement came after China claimed that its actions are normal defence arrangements, aimed at "preventing or responding" to "encroachment threats".