All stories by K J M VARMA
China says its NSA told Doval to 'pull back trespassing India troops'
Rediff.com2 Aug 2017The Foreign Ministry also posted a 15-page fact sheet with maps and other details about the standoff since it began on June 16.
China will never allow anyone to take away territory: Prez Xi
Rediff.com1 Aug 2017The president said China would never allow "any people, organisation or political party to split any part of Chinese territory out of the country at any time, in any form."
Our army can defeat 'all invading enemies': Xi
Rediff.com30 Jul 2017He praised the PLA's combat readiness.
China displays its might in parade to mark 90th military anniversary
Rediff.com30 Jul 2017Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday said the People's Liberation Army has the confidence and capability to defeat all invading enemies as he inspected a massive military parade at the country's largest military base to mark the 90th founding anniversary of the 2.3-million strong army.
Doval, China's NSA hold talks amid Sikkim standoff
Rediff.com27 Jul 2017Amid the Sikkim standoff, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Thursday held talks with his Chinese Counterpart and State Councillor Yang Jiechi on the sidelines of the BRICS NSAs meeting.
US won't benefit from Sino-India confrontation: Chinese media
Rediff.com26 Jul 2017It also took exception to Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop's call for resolving the Doklam issue peacefully
India should 'conscientiously withdraw': China
Rediff.com25 Jul 2017Even senior Indian officials have openly stated that Chinese troops did not enter into the Indian territory, Wang said.
Amid Sikkim standoff, China hints bilateral at BRICS NSA meet
Rediff.com24 Jul 2017NSA Doval is set to travel to Beijing this week to attend the BRICS NSAs meeting scheduled to be held from July 27-28
Chinese Army moves huge military hardware to Tibet after Sikkim standoff: Report
Rediff.com19 Jul 2017The move took place late last month and involved hardware being moved simultaneously by road and rail from across the entire region.
Give up religion or face punishment, says China's Communist Party to members
Rediff.com19 Jul 2017Experts said the direction is meant to maintain party unity.
India should be ready for all-out confrontation, warns Chinese media
Rediff.com18 Jul 2017The article in the Global Times said that if India "stirs up conflicts in several spots, it must face the consequence of an all-out confrontation with China along the entire LAC."
Amid Sikkim standoff, Chinese army conducts live-fire drills in Tibet
Rediff.com17 Jul 2017The brigade that conducted the drills was from the PLA's Tibet Military Command and is one of China's two plateau mountain brigades.
China to cut PLA troops by more than 50%
Rediff.com12 Jul 2017'This is the first time that active PLA army personnel would be reduced to below one million,' PLA Daily said.
China refuses to acknowledge Modi-Xi G20 meet
Rediff.com10 Jul 2017India said that "a range of issues" were discussed by the two leaders.
Third country's army could enter Kashmir on behalf of Pak: Chinese media
Rediff.com10 Jul 2017This is the first time Pakistan and Kashmir have been brought into the narrative.
Amid Sikkim standoff, China issues safety advisory for citizens in India
Rediff.com8 Jul 2017The advisory asked to pay close attention to the security situation and take necessary precautions.
China slams US after bombers fly over disputed South China Sea
Rediff.com7 Jul 2017The B-1B Lancer bombers from Guam airbase flew over South China Sea on late Thursday as part of operations intended to demonstrate the US commitment to freedom of navigation, the US Air Force said in a statement.
Amid Sikkim standoff, Chinese army conducts exercises in Tibet
Rediff.com6 Jul 2017The exercises also involve combat operations command, combat synergies, live fire shooting training, and comprehensive inspection of arms integration, the report said.
China rules out Xi-Modi meeting at G20
Rediff.com6 Jul 2017But Modi and Xi will attend a BRICS leaders meeting in Hamburg.
China says India is 'misleading the public' on Sikkim standoff
Rediff.com5 Jul 2017China on Wednesday accused India of "trampling" on the Panchsheel principles and asked New Delhi to "correct its mistakes" as soon as possible by pulling back troops.