Onus is on India to avoid escalation of conflict: China (China asks India to withdraw their troops)
Context
- China on Tuesday renewed a call for India to withdraw its troops immediately from the disputed Doklam plateau in the Himalayan mountains.
China speaks
- The given demand follows a report that Chinese forces recently held live firing drills in the region.
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson, Lu Kang briefed at a news that Indian forces should leave the area to avoid an “escalation of the situation”.
- China stated that they are hoping the Indian side will get a clear understanding of the situation and effectively withdraw the troops that illegally crossed the border.
- Beijing and New Delhi have engaged in more than a month of confrontation after Chinese teams began building a road onto the Doklam plateau.
- China insists on Indian troops withdrawal before talks can take place to settle the most protracted standoff in coming years.
