China increases military activities near LAC

• China defended its stepped-up military activity near Line of Actual Control (LAC) as “normal”.

Chinese action

• Talks between military commanders of both nations ended without a breakthrough.
• China has been reluctant to discuss remaining disputes at Demchok and Depsang.
• PLA had carried out tests of its new rocket launch system, PCL191 system, at high-altitude areas to deploy them along the India border later.

Prelims Take Away

• India China Border Disputed Area
• Location Based Question
• PCL191 system