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Chinese and Indian troops 'in new border clash'

January 26, 2021 8:30 am

Chinese and Indian troops have reportedly clashed again in a disputed border area, with injuries on both sides, Indian media say.

The incident took place in north Sikkim last Wednesday. India’s army said there had been a “minor” incident that had been “resolved”.

Tensions are high along the world’s longest disputed border. Both sides claim large areas of territory.

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At least 20 Indian soldiers died in a skirmish in the Ladakh area last June.