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Old Tensions, Big Stakes In China-India Border Dispute -- Tao Duanfang, World Crunch
On April 15th, India announced that an "intrusion" of around 50 Chinese military personnel had crossed onto the Indian side of the Line of Actual Control in Ladakh, and set up a tent camp. The Indian military immediately responded with tit for tat camp of tents nearby. Thus started the so-called “Tents Confrontation” standoff.
The Ladakh region belongs to Indian-controlled Kashmir, and is known for both its very harsh weather, and its historic place as part of the extended Silk Road. It has also always been the source of a sovereignty dispute between China and India.
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More News On Chinese - Indian Border Tensions
Chinese troops up ante, erect another tent at incursion site -- Times of India
Chinese troops erect one more tent at DBO, standoff enters 3rd week -- Zee News
China ramps up incursion confrontation, puts up another tent in Ladakh -- Indian Express
China India’s biggest enemy, Mulayam says -- Times of India
China biggest enemy of India, Pakistan no threat: Mulayam -- New York Daily News
China’s Ladakh intrusion: Two maps tell this dangerous story -- First Post
Amid improving Sino-Indian ties, border stand-off baffles the experts -- South China Morning Post
THE BIGGER PICTURE: China's motives remain a mystery -- Manoj Joshi, Daily Mail