Trump's offer to mediate in Indo-China border dispute

- Chinese Foreign Ministry claims that the situation on the Ladakh border is stable and under control

- Indo-Pak on Kashmir issue. Trump eager for mediation on China front after India repeatedly rejected Trump's request for mediation

Washington / Beijing, Ta. 27 May 2020, Wednesday

The Ladakh-Sikkim border between India and China has been tense for more than a fortnight. While China is increasing its military presence, especially on the Ladakh border, India has also decided to increase its military strength to the same level as China. Amid tensions on the border between the two countries, the US has now come forward to address the issue. US President Donald Trump proposed to intervene in the matter on Wednesday morning and also claimed to be capable of it himself. In the midst of these new developments, China said that the situation on the Ladakh border with India was quite calm and under control. Both countries have appropriate mechanisms and means of communication to resolve disputes through dialogue and discussion. With this, China is believed to have rejected Trump's offer of mediation.

The controversy erupted after China objected to the construction of a road by India on the Ladakh border. Both countries had increased the number of troops on the border. There were also fights and stone pelting between the soldiers of the two countries. On the other hand, there were reports that China had expanded its airbase on the Ladakh border. As India also decided not to back down in its conflict with China, Army Chief Manoj Mukund Narwane visited the Ladakh area and Prime Minister Modi held discussions with the Chiefs of the three Wings of the Army and National Security Adviser Ajit Doval.

In the midst of all this, US President Donald Trump said in a tweet on Wednesday that "we have told India and China that the US is ready, willing and willing to mediate or decide on the boiling border dispute between the two countries."

Trump had earlier offered to mediate between India and Pakistan on the Kashmir issue three to four times, but each time India rejected Trump's offer, saying there was no need for a third party role in resolving bilateral issues with Pakistan. Trump unexpectedly proposed mediation between India and China a week after a senior US ambassador accused China of changing the status quo by repeatedly adopting an aggressive stance on the border with India.

Meanwhile, despite the tense situation between India and China, the Chinese Foreign Ministry on Wednesday said the situation on the border with India is completely stable and under control. Both countries have dialogue and media available to resolve disputes. Earlier, however, Chinese President Xi Jinping instructed Chinese troops to prepare for war in a time of tension with several countries, including the United States and India, so that the deployment of his troops in Ladakh is seen as an offensive measure.

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said China's stance on issues related to the border dispute on the Line of Actual Control (LAC) is clear and consistent. We strictly abide by the important agreements reached between the two leaders. The Foreign Ministry spokesman referred to the directives to take steps to build mutual trust between the two countries' armies after two informal meetings between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

According to sources, India has decided to thwart any Chinese incursions into its border areas and its efforts to change the situation and not retreat along the Ladakh border. India is increasing its troop numbers to meet China's challenge with restraint and restraint. In addition, India has decided to continue building the road in the Indian territory despite China's opposition.

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