What is the India-China border dispute about?

Those who are following the news daily are aware of the recent India-China border dispute at the LAC near Galwan Valley of Ladakh region. On 15th June, 20 Indian soldiers were killed in the face-off with the People’s Liberation Army of China.

The clash was initiated by China, whose army had to come back to erect a temporary post on the Indian side. As they were challenged by the Indian troop, a brawl broke out and went on till midnight. 3 Indian soldiers were killed during the clashes, with another 17 later succumbing to injuries. China has not confirmed the number of deaths on its side.

As a consequence, several meetings have been arranged to discuss the scope for mutual understanding. The Indian government wants the Chinese army to keep distance in the LAC and yet, they are unwilling to take any action as of now.

Highlights about the India-China Border Dispute:

• It is the first fatal clash since 1975 and the most serious since 1967
• No soldiers are in critical as of now, who is under treatment
• No Army personnel is missing since Galwan Valley violence, according to the army
• IOA is open to cutting ties with Chinese sponsors
• Chinese President Xi asks PLA to improve the strategic management of armed forces
• India asks China to confine its activities to its side of LAC
• DFCCIL terminates its contract with Beijing National Railway Research and Design Institute of Signal & Communication
• Telecom department wants BSNL and MTNL to shun the use of Chinese telecom equipment in 4G upgrade
• CAIT appeals to celebrities to stop endorsing Chinese products
• Anti-China protests in different parts of India

A Brief History of India-China Relationship:

India and China are the two fastest-growing countries presently in the world. The relationship between India and China dates back to more than 2000 years ago. The Silk Road served as a major trade route between India and China. Through this route, Buddhism spread from India to East Asia.

The modern relationship between these two countries began in 1950 when India ended formal ties with the Republic of China (Taiwan) and recognized the PRC as the legitimate government of Mainland China. Consequently, there have been three military conflicts between China and India- the Sino-Indian War of 1962, the Chola incident in 1967, and the 1987 Sino-Indian skirmish.

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However, diplomatic and economic ties were rebuilt since the late 1980s. Apart from extending strategic and military relations with China, India has made China the largest trading partner. After this recent clash, MP Narendra Modi has given a speech specifying warning to China. Anyway, it is evident that there will be no compromise with India’s territorial integrity this time, according to S Jaishankar (Minister of External Affairs of India).