Satellite images show Chinese troop withdrawal from front line with India

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Both countries have committed to de-escalate the situation in the Galwan Valley following a deadly clash between troops last month

The latest pictures appear to show that PLA troops and equipment have withdrawn to a position away from the front line

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This July 6 satellite image provided by Maxar Technologies shows the Galwan Valley along the disputed border between India and China. China and India appear to have dismantled recent construction on both sides of the border. Photo: Maxar Technologies via AP

Eduardo Baptista

Published: 5:39pm, 8 Jul 2020Updated: 1:22am, 9 Jul 2020

Chinese troops have withdrawn from the area where they clashed with Indian troops in the Galwan Valley, according to the latest satellite images.

The images, taken on Tuesday by Colorado-based satellite imagery company Maxar Technologies, appear to show that Chinese tents, vehicles, and troops previously stationed at strategic locations have pulled back, while a wall on the Indian side has gone.

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The latest satellite images were taken on Monday and follow discussions on Sunday between China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Indian national security adviser Ajit Doval.

Both sides stated their commitment to disengaging their troops along the Line of Actual Control in statements issued after their discussion.

Previous satellite images appeared to show that Chinese soldiers had built temporary structures at Hot Springs and Gorga, two friction points in the disputed Galwan Valley area, but the new images show empty roads and no new construction or human activity in the forward area.

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