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China denies crossing LAC in Ladakh; promises to resolve stand-off amicably
BEIJING: Although the Chinese government has repeatedly asserted that its forces have not crossed the Line of Actual Control in Ladakh, the Chinese military on Thursday confirmed that it was in communication with the Indian Army to resolve the infiltration controversy.
Chinese officials told TOI that they appreciate the calm and mature response of the Indian foreign ministry, which discussed the problem without calling it an invasion. It's the Indian media, particularly television, which was raking up the issue and forcing New Delhi to take action, the official said.
There are clear signals that China is looking for a face-saving solution to the problem but would not publicly backtrack from its formal position that Chinese troops "have not crossed the line".
"I don't agree with your allegation that it is the Chinese side which provoked confrontation between border troops," ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying told TOI at a regular briefing. However, she went on to say, "We believe this incident can also be properly handled and will not affect peace and stability of border areas as well as the normal development of India China relations."
Hua also said she did not have much information about the proposed visit of minister of external affairs Salman Khurshid's visit to Beijing. Khurshid is expected to visit Beijing on May 9, to be followed by the visit of Chinese premier Li Keqiang to India.
The Chinese foreign ministry seemed to speak in two voices saying the country's troops have not crossed over to the Indian side but also expressing its readiness to discuss what may be a "nonissue".
"With the boundary not demarcated yet, it is inevitable for problems to crop up," Hua said. The ministry, which earlier said the Chinese troops did not cross the LAC, has now replaced 'LAC' with the word 'border'.
A source in New Delhi said the LAC is a more definite line and incursions can be proved while there are differing perceptions about what is the 'border'.
Asked if China was pressuring India to dismantle structures near the border, Hua said, "Since I'm not in the frontier, I don't know the latest development of frontier situation."
"When there is a problem in border areas, the two sides should resolve it through friendly consultations through existing mechanisms and channels," Hua said.
China denies crossing LAC in Ladakh; promises to resolve stand-off amicably - The Times of India
BEIJING: Although the Chinese government has repeatedly asserted that its forces have not crossed the Line of Actual Control in Ladakh, the Chinese military on Thursday confirmed that it was in communication with the Indian Army to resolve the infiltration controversy.
Chinese officials told TOI that they appreciate the calm and mature response of the Indian foreign ministry, which discussed the problem without calling it an invasion. It's the Indian media, particularly television, which was raking up the issue and forcing New Delhi to take action, the official said.
There are clear signals that China is looking for a face-saving solution to the problem but would not publicly backtrack from its formal position that Chinese troops "have not crossed the line".
"I don't agree with your allegation that it is the Chinese side which provoked confrontation between border troops," ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying told TOI at a regular briefing. However, she went on to say, "We believe this incident can also be properly handled and will not affect peace and stability of border areas as well as the normal development of India China relations."
Hua also said she did not have much information about the proposed visit of minister of external affairs Salman Khurshid's visit to Beijing. Khurshid is expected to visit Beijing on May 9, to be followed by the visit of Chinese premier Li Keqiang to India.
The Chinese foreign ministry seemed to speak in two voices saying the country's troops have not crossed over to the Indian side but also expressing its readiness to discuss what may be a "nonissue".
"With the boundary not demarcated yet, it is inevitable for problems to crop up," Hua said. The ministry, which earlier said the Chinese troops did not cross the LAC, has now replaced 'LAC' with the word 'border'.
A source in New Delhi said the LAC is a more definite line and incursions can be proved while there are differing perceptions about what is the 'border'.
Asked if China was pressuring India to dismantle structures near the border, Hua said, "Since I'm not in the frontier, I don't know the latest development of frontier situation."
"When there is a problem in border areas, the two sides should resolve it through friendly consultations through existing mechanisms and channels," Hua said.
China denies crossing LAC in Ladakh; promises to resolve stand-off amicably - The Times of India
