China has proposed a slew of steps to ease tensions along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh, which includes withdrawing tanks and artillery guns from the forward areas back to their peacetime locations, Indian troops vacating strategic heights in the southern banks of Pangong Tso lake and making Finger 4 in the northern banks a no-go area.
The proposals, which ultimately aim to give Beijing a tactical advantage, come as China continues with its extensive construction activity in forward locations to house troops and equipment brought in for the winter. Read More…
