A Chinese soldier gestures next to an Indian soldier at a border crossing between India and China in Sikkim state. Photo: AFP
China-India tensions mount as troop stand-offs along disputed border cause speculation to swirl
- Indian and Chinese troops have reportedly clashed this month at different sections of the Line of Actual Control that separates the two countries
- Analysts say the response from both sides points to a shared desire for de-escalation, yet speculation has still been rife into the other’s motives
A Chinese soldier gestures next to an Indian soldier at a border crossing between India and China in Sikkim state. Photo: AFP