Who won the Doklam conflict?
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Who won the Doklam conflict?
2017 China–India border standoff
| Date | 16 June 2017 – 28 August 2017 (2 months, 1 week and 5 days) |
|---|---|
| Location | Doklam |
| Result | Status quo ante bellum Both sides withdraw their troops from Doklam China halts its road construction |
What really happened in Doklam?
In June 2017 a military standoff occurred between China and India as China attempted to extend a road on the Doklam plateau southwards near the Doka La pass and Indian troops moved in to prevent the Chinese to no avail….
| Doklam | |
|---|---|
| Area | 89 square kilometres (34 sq mi) |
When did China attack suddenly in India?
On October 20, 1962, China’s People’s Liberation Army invaded India in Ladakh, and across the McMahon Line in the then North-East Frontier Agency.
When did Doklam issue start?
According to Indian claims, it began on June 16, 2017, when Chinese troops came to the area with equipment to extend a road southward in Doklam, towards the Bhutanese Army camp near the Jampheri Ridge, which according to both Bhutan and India are an integral part of Bhutanese territory.
What is the Doklam episode?
The troops of India and China were engaged in a 73-day stand-off in Doklam tri-junction in 2017 that even triggered fears of a war between the two nuclear-armed neighbours. Indian armed forces put up stiff resistance to China’s construction of a road in Doklam near the trijunction.
Why is Doklam strategically important?
Doklam (or Zhonglan or Donglong) is a disputed area between China and Bhutan just like Jakarlung and Pasamlung. Doklam’s geographical position makes it a strategically important area as it is located between Tibet’s Chumbi valley to the North, Bhutan’s Ha valley to the East and India’s Sikkim state to the West.
What is the main reason for the strained relationship between India with China?
Despite growing economic and strategic ties, there are a lot of hurdles for India and the PRC to overcome. India faces trade imbalance heavily in favour of China. The two countries failed to resolve their border dispute and Indian media outlets have repeatedly reported Chinese military incursions into Indian territory.
Which regiment is deployed in Doklam?
First Post can now confirm that 250 soldiers of the battle-hardened Jat Regiment have been stationed at Doklam in two layers.
Is Doklam occupied by China?
In Doklam itself, the Chinese let their road remain unfinished, but began construction of new military facilities there. In short, they have occupied all of northern Doklam.