India and China suffer new casualties in border flareup
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25/01/2021 - 16:39 3 min
New Delhi (AFP)
Indian and Chinese troops fought a new brawl on their contested Himalayan border that left injuries on both sides, officials said Monday, highlighting the fraught state of relations between the giant neighbours.
The fighting on January 20 came six months after a pitched battle which left at least 20 Indian troops dead as well as an unknown number of Chinese casualties.
The world s two most populous nations have since become embroiled in a diplomatic showdown over their geographical and political differences.
India s military played down the latest skirmish as a minor face-off at Naku La pass, which connects Sikkim state with Tibet on the Chinese side.
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Indian and Chinese troops fought a new brawl on their contested Himalayan border that left injuries on both sides, officials said Monday, highlighting the fraught state of relations between the giant neighbours.
The fighting on January 20 came six months after a pitched battle which left at least 20 Indian troops dead as well as an unknown number of Chinese casualties.
India, China Suffer New Casualties In Border Flare-up By Bhuvan BAGGA
01/25/21 AT 1:44 PM
Indian and Chinese troops clashed anew on their contested Himalayan border, resulting in injuries on both sides, officials said Monday, highlighting the fraught state of relations between the giant nuclear-armed neighbours.
The fighting on January 20 came six months after a pitched battle which left at least 20 Indian troops dead as well as an unknown number of Chinese casualties.
The world s two most populous nations have since become embroiled in a diplomatic showdown over their geographical and political differences.
India s military played down the latest skirmish as a minor face-off at Naku La pass, which connects Sikkim state with Tibet on the Chinese side.