China is building a concrete camp near the LoC from Ladakh to Arunachal

New Delhi, Dt

Amid the ongoing military conflict with India, the Chinese military has set up concrete camps near the Line of Actual Control so that Chinese troops can reach disputed areas with India in a very short time. According to senior government sources, a Chinese permanent camp is just minutes away from the Naku La area north of Sikkim. The site was the scene of a clash between Indian and Chinese troops last year. The two armies also clashed in January this year. India's concern over China's permanent structure near the Line of Actual Control has raised concerns that China is preparing for war.

China is erecting permanent concrete structures to deploy troops near the frontline fronts along the Line of Actual Control with India, sources said. In addition, China has built high-tech roads in the area. So that in the event of war the Chinese army would be able to reach the border very quickly. The construction of these modern buildings in areas from eastern Ladakh to Arunachal Pradesh casts doubt on China's intentions. Sources added that with the help of these buildings, the Chinese military will also be able to overcome the problem of withdrawing its troops in adverse weather conditions in the forward areas in winter.

China deployed thousands of troops to the forward post after the Galvan Valley conflict with India last year, but had to change 70 per cent of its troops in eastern Ladakh during the harsh winter. By building permanent structures in winter areas, China intends to survive on the border for a long time.

China has agreed to withdraw its troops and tanks from the Pangong Lake area following about 11 military negotiations following clashes between the two countries in eastern Ladakh, and has moved its troops to the town of Rutog in the Tibetan region. China is also erecting concrete buildings in these areas, sources said.

Along with preparations for a protracted conflict on the border, China has also shown readiness to negotiate with India. China on Thursday said it was ready for a mutually acceptable solution to the dispute, after India made it clear that the current movement of Chinese troops in eastern Ladakh could have a negative impact on bilateral relations with the prospect of protracted conflict. In a private meeting during the SCO Conclave in Dushanbe on Wednesday, External Affairs Minister S.K. Jaishankar made it clear to Chinese Foreign Minister and State Councilor Wang Yi that India would not accept any unilateral change in the status quo on the Line of Actual Control. Bilateral relations with China cannot develop unless there is complete peace in eastern Ladakh.

After the meeting with Jaishankar, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said in a statement on its website on Thursday that the overall tense situation at the border has eased after the withdrawal of troops from the Galvan Valley and Pangong Lake area. However, bilateral relations between India and China have not improved yet. However, China is ready to find a mutually acceptable solution on issues that require an emergency response through negotiations.