What is the India-China border dispute all about?

In August, India accused China of provoking military tensions at the border twice within a week. China denied both charges and blamed India for the stand-off. In September, China accused India of firing shots at its troops. India accused China of firing into the air.

What’s going on between India and China?

Relations between India and China have been worsening in recent months. The two world powers are facing off against each other along their disputed border in the Himalayan region. In 400 words, here’s some background to help you understand what’s going on.

What will be the impact of the India-China military stand-off?

There would also be an economic fallout as China is one of India’s biggest trading partners. The military stand-off is mirrored by growing political tension, which has strained ties between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping. Observers say talks are the only way forward because both countries have much to lose.

Why is China blaming India for the border standoff?

China did not comment on reports it also suffered fatalities. In August, India accused China of provoking military tensions at the border twice within a week. China denied both charges and blamed India for the stand-off. In September, China accused India of firing shots at its troops.

India has accused China of sending thousands of troops into Ladakh’s Galwan valley and says China occupies 38,000sq km (14,700sq miles) of its territory. Several rounds of talks in the last three decades have failed to resolve the boundary disputes.

How many died in the India-China border clash?

The deaths are the first military casualties along the two countries’ disputed border for more than 40 years. According to the earlier Indian army statement, there was loss of life “on both sides,” but it did not specify any number of Chinese casualties.

How did the worst war between India and China end?

Most of the soldiers killed in the worst fighting between India and China in 60 years lost their footing or were knocked from the narrow Himalayan ridge, plunging to their deaths.

How many Indian soldiers died in the Sino-Indian War 2020?

According to Indian sources, melee fighting on 15/16 June 2020 resulted in the deaths of 20 Indian soldiers and casualties of 43 Chinese soldiers. Media reports stated that soldiers were taken captive on both sides and released in the coming few days while official sources on both sides went on to deny this.

Is the McMahon Line a legal border between India and China?

As of 2020, India continues to maintain that the McMahon Line is the legal border in the east. China has never accepted that border, stating that Tibet was never independent when it signed the Simla Convention. The 1962 Sino-Indian War was fought in both disputed areas.

Why has China left its claims ambiguous in territorial disputes?

China has in several territorial disputes, intentionally left its claims ambiguous. The Chinese haven’t stuck to their previously agreed positions. China’s alignments of the LAC have kept changing.