The Chinese and Indian military are steadily implementing their agreement to disengage troops along the contested border in the Ladakh region, according to Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning. Mao confirmed that the process, which aims to reduce tensions along the Line of Actual Control, is progressing smoothly. The disengagement comes after both countries agreed on a framework for border patrols in late October, marking a significant step toward de-escalating longstanding tensions in the region.
India and China, whose border stretches over 2,200 miles, have experienced recurring disputes, particularly in the Himalayan territory of Ladakh, which is also partially claimed by Pakistan. The two nations engaged in a brief but intense conflict over the area in 1962 and faced a resurgence of hostilities in 2020. A gradual pullback process, initially negotiated in 2021, aims to create stability along the border and prevent further confrontations.
