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India says China laying cables to bolster communications at border flashpoint

LEH, India – Two Indian officials said Chinese troops were laying a network of fibre optic cables at a western Himalayan flashpoint with India, suggesting they were digging in for the long haul despite high-level talks aimed at resolving a standoff there. Such cables, which would provide forward […]

New Indian roads, air strips sparked border standoff with China, India observers say

NEW DELHI/SRINAGAR – A Himalayan border standoff between old foes India and China was triggered by India’s construction of roads and air strips in the region as it competes with China’s spreading Belt and Road initiative, Indian observers said on Tuesday. Soldiers from both sides have been camped […]

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