Doklam Not Over Yet

According to a report published at the Times of India, it has been stated that about 1,600-1,800 Chinese troops have established a “virtually permanent presence” in Doklam.

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The report further adds on about the possibility of the troops getting stationed in the region permanently, considering that they have built two helipads, upgraded the different roads and established several pre-fabricated huts, shelters and stores in an attempt to withstand the extreme cold of the winter.

The report also suggests that the decision by both the countries to call off their troops in August earlier this year even though helped in India in preventing China from extending its road in the region, the decision, however, lead to the “almost permanent” positioning of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) in the region.

Analysts’ Version

The report about the presence of Chinese troops in Doklam has caught the attention of several analysts and according to them the development would allow China to tighten its control of its borders and prepare for any future problems in the region.

“It is also improving its military infrastructure, including new mortar and gun positions, at a site between five and 10km from the site of this summer’s two-month stand-off,” reported ThePrint- a news portal- citing satellite imagery acquired on December 3.

Quoting Long Xingchuna