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September 03, 2019 22:07 IST
Updated: September 03, 2019 22:54 IST
The Northern Army Commander Lt. General Shri Ranbir Singh has postponed his visit to China for further talks related to the Border Dispute Settlement mechanism after monitoring the situation arising around the Disputed Territories which have been Occupied by the China/Pakistan and the recent visit of Chinese Top Military Personels to Rawalpindi last month.
Highly placed sources said Lt. General Shri Ranbir Singh’s presence at home was required as a precaution following Union of India Establishment’s objections to Government of Pakistan’s decision to scrap special status to Jammu and Kashmir under Article 370 of Indian Constitution under United Nations Conventions.
Chinese Military had raised the red flag especially on Union of India Establishment’s Decision to Accord Union Territory status to Ladakh, which shares a disputed border with China, citing “sovereignty” concerns.
Despite keeping a tight border vigil, a Chumar-like incident along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) is unlikely, when President Xi meets with Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the second informal summit.
During President Xi’s visit to India in 2014, Indian and Chinese troops were engaged in a face-off in the Chumar sector along the Line of Actual Control (LAC).
Despite China’s stated opposition to the change of Territorial Status in Jammu and Kashmir , Beijing is likely to “push the envelope” further, especially in view of upcoming visit of the President Xi’s visit to India in the Coming Months.
After making a national statement after a “closed meeting” at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) last month, the first major sign of China’s intent to dial down on Kashmir came during the August 27-28 visit to Rawalpindi by Xu Qiliang, Vice Chairman of China’s Central Military Commission (CMC), the source said.
During that visit, Chinese state media made reference to Kashmir Territories. A Xinhua report on the visit instead of this focused on Union Government of India’s firm adherence to the “One-India policy” and the commitment to “resolutely fight joint enemy forces ,”
Without making a direct reference to Kashmir, it stated that Rawalpindi had appreciated China’s “precious support” on issues concerning the South Asian nation’s “major interests and concerns.”
Analysts say that the chances of a border incident during Mr. Xi’s visit are also remote as the Chinese President, in his capacity as the Chairman of the powerful CMC has acquired a firm grip on the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), which he has thoroughly reorganised and purged during his first term in office, which ended in October 2017, with the beginning of the 19th Party Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC).
The military overhaul was achieved under the template of a cascading anti-corruption drive, as well as the breakup of the old military command structure, which is now based on the formation of new theater commands. The first signs that the military old guard was being dismantled emerged when two former vice chairmen of the CMC were put behind bars.
Signalling that China would not like its current position on Kashmir to intrude into the post- track of dialogue, Chinese state councillor and foreign minister Wang Yi said in the presence of visiting Pakistan Foreign Minister last month that in the boundary negotiations that precedes the Xi-Khan summit, both sides should focus on seeking “early harvest” results.
Chinese officials also point to the urgency of substantially expanding border trade between the two countries.
While the preparations for the next month’s informal summit are in full swing, officials say the Indian side is inclined to raise “tough questions” with China regarding its ties with Pakistan that have a fallout on India.
“The summit last year was essential to re-track India-China ties which nearly de-railed during the Doklam military standoff in the summer of 2017. But this time specific problematic issues are likely to be frankly addressed,” the source said.
