Chinese Military Begins Withdrawal from India's Frontline Dispute Zone

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[Asia Economy Reporter Moon Jiwon] The Chinese military, which engaged in a bloody clash with the Indian military, is reported to have begun withdrawing from the frontline dispute area.

According to an article citing sources from Indian media such as Hindustan Times on the 6th, the Chinese military retreated about 1 to 1.5 km from the Galwan Valley, where clashes with the Indian military occurred last month.

The Chinese military also dismantled tents and structures in the area. They are also reported to have withdrawn troops from other dispute areas, including the Gogra Hot Springs zone.

Hindustan Times reported, "Earlier, both sides agreed to gradually proceed with additional withdrawal operations after pulling back several hundred meters from the clash points."

The Indian Ministry of Foreign Affairs explained that in this regard, Ajit Doval, National Security Advisor and special representative for border issues from India, and Wang Yi, Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister, held a telephone meeting on the 5th.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated, "Both sides also agreed that no factors that could cause disputes should be tolerated."

Earlier, on the night of the 15th of last month, over 600 soldiers from the Chinese and Indian militaries clashed in the Galwan Valley dispute area in northern Ladakh, India, resulting in dozens of casualties.

Subsequently, both sides held a high-level military meeting on the 22nd of the same month, followed by a corps commander-level meeting on the 30th, agreeing to withdraw frontline border troops.

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