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Sikkim Standoff
![Former NSA Shiv Shankar Menon on Wednesday underscored the reason for China's activity in the Doklam Plateau, saying, 'they [Chinese] had a political goal of splitting us from the Bhutanese.' (Photo: PTI/Representational)](https://s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/images.asianage.com/images/aa-Cover-aqpkpd0e9rr60eg48t0nrcb491-20171006085912.jpeg "Former NSA Shiv Shankar Menon on Wednesday underscored the reason for China's activity in the Doklam Plateau, saying, 'they [Chinese] had a political goal of splitting us from the Bhutanese.' (Photo: PTI/Representational)")
Doklam standoff was China's strategy to separate Indians from Bhutanese: ex-NSA
Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Sunil Lanba warned of increasing assertiveness of China in the region.
21 Feb 2018 9:23 PM
After India calls off standoff at Doklam, Modi, Xi face-to-face at BRICS summit
China has also said BRICS was not an appropriate forum for India to raise the counter-terrorism record of Pakistan, its 'all weather' ally.
02 Sep 2017 9:08 PM
Hope India will learn lessons from military standoff at Doklam: China
New Delhi announced Monday that both countries were pulling back their border forces, while Beijing said only that India had withdrawn.
30 Aug 2017 12:56 PM
China downplays India's disengagement agreement, says it's troops still in Doklam
China also remained silent on its plans to build a road, which sparked the prolonged standoff in the Doklam area near Sikkim.
28 Aug 2017 9:21 PM
India, China agree to end Doklam standoff, to talk it over
The move of resolving the standoff comes ahead of Modi’s visit to Beijing for the 9th annual BRICS summit.
28 Aug 2017 12:38 PM
Amid Doklam standoff, Nepal PM assures all support, cooperation to India
The border spat began with India opposing to China’s road construction near strategically important Chicken’s neck.
25 Aug 2017 2:00 PM
Amid Sikkim standoff, China issues 2nd safety advisory for citizens travelling to India
The first safety advisory was issued by China on July 7 and was valid for one month.
24 Aug 2017 3:18 PM
India mustn't live in illusions of talks on Doklam standoff during BRICS meet: Chinese daily
The military standoff which enters into its third month in August began with India opposing to China’s road construction in Doklam.
23 Aug 2017 2:51 PM
China rejects Rajnath Singh's hope of early solution on Doklam standoff
China foreign ministry spokesperson said India's reasons to stop the Chinese road building activity in Doklam area was "ridiculous".
22 Aug 2017 8:48 PM
Doklam standoff may prolong, India yet to decide on mobilising additional troops
Sources said PLA has set up tents about 200 to 300 metres away from the standoff point for their convenience.
22 Aug 2017 5:12 PM
China protest with India, blames India for Pangong Lake incident in Ladakh
The incident at the Pangong Lake happened amid a standoff between Indian and Chinese troops at the Doklam area in the Sikkim section.
21 Aug 2017 4:50 PM
India lacks trust; time for cooperative solution: Chinese media on standoff
Chinese media urged India to pull back its troops immediately and unconditionally from Chinese territory.
21 Aug 2017 1:27 PM
Doklam issue: China will take positive step soon, says Rajnath Singh
The Home Minister said India wants peace with all its neighbouring countries.
21 Aug 2017 12:27 PM
Video: Indian, Chinese troops seen in tussle in Ladakh on Aug 15
The clashes emerge at a time when the two neighbours are locked in a standoff in the disputed Doklam sector.
20 Aug 2017 11:51 AM
Amid Sikkim standoff, Army Chief to begin 3-day visit to Ladakh on Sunday
During the visit, Army Chief Bipin Rawat will take stock of the security preparedness along the border with China.
19 Aug 2017 2:39 PM
After Japan's support to India, Russia takes neutral stand on Indo-China standoff
Russia does not carry out military exercises or other cooperative events that may lead to worsening relations of any country.
18 Aug 2017 7:24 PM
India to narrow down Chinese business; makes power, telecom rules stricter
Govt is checking on the telecoms sector, demanding higher security standards in an area dominated by Chinese makers.
18 Aug 2017 5:11 PM
No force needed to change status quo: Japan backs India in Doklam standoff
The endorsement is a significant development at a regional level as China has violated agreements with Japan.
18 Aug 2017 10:12 AM
China to give ultimatum to India for troops withdrawal before Sept: Chinese daily
'After the deadline, if Indian troops still remain within China's territory, India will be responsible for all consequences', Guangyu said.
17 Aug 2017 4:05 PM
India a typical regional hegemon, controls Bhutan, Nepal: Chinese daily
A Chinese state-run daily, Global Times said 'India has also interfered with the diplomacy of Nepal and other south Asian countries'.
16 Aug 2017 11:48 AM
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