CCTV News:On the afternoon of August 2nd, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China released a 12-page document, which disclosed in detail the details of Indian border guards illegally crossing the border into the Donglang area of China. As of the end of July, more than 40 Indian border guards and a bulldozer were still illegally stranded in the territory of China. China solemnly declares that no country should underestimate China’s determination to defend its territorial sovereignty.
Donglang area is located in Yadong County, Xizang Autonomous Region City, China, and there is no sovereignty dispute.
On August 2nd, Beijing time, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China announced the fact that Indian border guards crossed into Indian territory in Sikkim section of China-border and China’s position. In this 12-page document, the Chinese side explained the sovereignty of Donglang area, the truth that Indian troops illegally crossed the border, the hypocrisy of Indian excuses and China’s position on handling this issue with words and pictures.
First of all, China once again made it clear that there is no sovereignty dispute in Donglang area. According to the document, Donglang area is located in Yadong County, Xizang Autonomous Region, China, bordering Indian Sikkim State in the west and Bhutan Kingdom in the south. In 1890, China and Britain signed the Sino-British Treaty on Tibet and India, which demarcated the border between Tibet and Sikkim in China. According to the provisions of the treaty, Donglang area is located on the China side of the border line and is undisputed territory of China. For a long time, Chinese border guards and herders have been patrolling and grazing in this area. At present, the border between Donglang area and Sikkim is a part of the Sikkim section of the Sino-Indian border.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs: When the number of Indian troops crossing the border was the highest, more than 400 people crossed the border more than 180 meters deep.
The document also announced the details of the illegal crossing of the Indian army: on June 16, 2017, the Chinese side carried out road construction in Donglang area; On June 18th, more than 270 Indian border guards, armed with two bulldozers, crossed the border line of Sikkim section at Dokala Pass for more than 100 meters and entered China to obstruct China’s road construction activities, which caused tension. When the Indian border guards crossed the border, the number of people reached more than 400. Together with two bulldozers and three tents, the depth of crossing the border reached more than 180 meters. By the end of July, more than 40 Indian border guards and a bulldozer were still illegally stranded in the territory of China.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China stressed that this incident occurred in the demarcated area with clear boundary lines, which is essentially different from the friction between the border guards of both sides in the undefined area in the past. Indian border guards crossed the established border and violated China’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, the 1890 Treaty and the Charter of the United Nations. It was a gross violation of the basic principles of international law and the basic norms of international relations, and it was very serious in nature!
Ye Hailin, a special commentator, said that the information released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs this time is actually our explanation of the Indian army’s invasion of China territory in the past month.If this incident has any consequences, it is all caused by the illegal entry of Indian troops.Since the person in charge is an Indian armed man, even the explanation of past actions is to prepare for the actions we will take.
After the Indian army illegally crossed the border, India made a fuss about "national security"
Since the Indian army illegally crossed the border in June, India has given a big excuse: China’s road construction in Donglang area will endanger India’s so-called "national security." Against the background of exaggerating the threat of China, Indian officials and the media keep making tough remarks.
On July 25th, Chand, Deputy Chief of Staff of the Indian Army, said, "China’s economic aggregate is five times that of India, and it also has a strong army, which will be a" threat "to India for many years to come. Chande also stressed that under the current situation, India needs to pay more attention to its own security.
In this regard, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China pointed out that resolution 3314 adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on December 14, 1974 stipulated that the armed forces of one country should not be excused for invading or attacking the territory of another country for any reason, whether political, economic, military or other. Crossing the established border into the territory of neighboring countries on the grounds of so-called "security concerns" violates the basic principles of international law and the basic norms of international relations, and will not be tolerated by any sovereign country, let alone the normal way for China and India to get along with each other.
Where does India’s so-called "security concerns" come from? What is the essence behind it?
Ye Hailin, a special commentator, said that the Indian invasion in Donglang did have his anxiety, and he felt that his territory and the northeast region were threatened. The communication between any countries is principled, and your feelings cannot be used as a legitimate basis for invading other countries, as the Indian side calls it.Concern is also his own imagination.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China further stated on the 2nd that for a long time, Indian troops have built a lot of infrastructure such as roads on the Indian side of the border line at Dokala Pass and its vicinity, and even built military facilities such as bunkers on the border line. On the contrary, only a small amount of infrastructure construction has been carried out in China. In recent years, Indian border guards have also prevented Chinese border guards from patrolling normally along the border line and attempted to build military facilities across the border. Chinese border guards have repeatedly protested against this and dismantled Indian border facilities according to law. In fact, it is India’s attempt to constantly change the status quo of the Sikkim section of the Sino-Indian border, posing a serious security threat to China.
Ministry of National Defense: Remind India not to take any chances.
It has been more than a month since the Indian army illegally invaded the Donglang area of China — — During this period, China’s foreign affairs and national defense departments constantly clarified their positions to India through various occasions.
Wu Qian, spokesman of the Ministry of National Defense of China
Wu Qian, spokesman of China’s Ministry of National Defense, said on July 24th that China’s determination and will to defend the country’s territorial sovereignty are unshakable, and it will safeguard its territorial sovereignty and security interests at all costs. Chinese border guards have taken emergency measures on the spot and will further strengthen targeted deployment and training. We want to remind China not to take chances and hold unrealistic illusions. The 90-year history of the founding of the Indian People’s Liberation Army has proved that our ability and means to defend national sovereignty and territorial integrity have been constantly strengthened, and our determination and determination have been unshakable to shake the mountains and ease the difficulties of the People’s Liberation Army.
Wang Yi, Foreign Minister of China
China’s Foreign Minister, Wang Yi, also said, "The right and wrong of the problem is very clear. Even senior Indian officials have publicly stated that China soldiers have not entered Indian territory. In other words, the Indian side admitted that it had entered the territory of China. It is also very simple to solve this problem, that is, to quit honestly. "
In the position paper released on the 2nd, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China once again stressed that since the incident, China has exercised utmost restraint with the utmost goodwill and made efforts to communicate with India through diplomatic channels to resolve the incident. But no country should underestimate the determination of the government and people of China to defend its territorial sovereignty. China will take all necessary measures to safeguard its legitimate rights and interests.