India-China relations: In a significant update amid the recent development in India-China relations on various issues including the boundary issue and supply of critical minerals, reports have it that China continues to expand military infrastructure near the Line of Actual Control (LAC).
In a matter of bad news for India, China is rapidly upgrading airbases and airports in Tibet and Xinjiang, very close to the Indian border, which should raise an alarm for the Indian defence authorities. Here are all the details you need to know about the China’s recent developments near the India border and why India should be worried.
What is China doing near India border?
As per media reports, satellite images show the recent construction at Tashkurgan Khunjerab Airport, which is just 200 km from Siachen. Built in 2022 for dual civil-military use, the airport is China’s westernmost and first ultra-high altitude airport. The recent developments at the Tashkurgan Khunjerab Airport should not be ignored as they are part of China’s efforts to strengthen its border areas near India.
Story highlights:
- China is doing more construction activities near the India border.
- Satellite images have shown recent construction at the Tashkurgan Khunjerab Airport.
- China is rapidly upgrading airbases and airports in Tibet and Xinjiang.
- Indian authorities should not ignore the developments as they are very close to the Indian border.
India, China to set up Working Group to advance effective border management
In the recent development, India and China held the 24th round of the Special Representatives’ dialogue on the Boundary Question. As per a report by ANI news agency, the two countries agreed on a series of measures to improve bilateral ties including setting up a Working Group, under the WMCC, to advance effective border management in order to maintain peace and tranquillity in India-China border areas.