Indo-China border tensions: A look at key dates in decades-long conflict
India and China have been experiencing a long history of conflict along their lengthy border, and tensions soared this week after the troops from both the countries suffered injuries during a face-off in the Tawang sector of Arunachal Pradesh on December 9. Let's take a look at a timeline of the long historical border tensions.
The Indo-China conflict stretches back to 1914 when representatives from Britain, the Republic of China and Tibet tried to negotiate a treaty to effectively settle the borders between China and British India. (Image: News18 Creative)
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In 1962 - after India declared its independence from Britain in 1947 and formation of People's Republic of China in 1949 - war broke out between the two countries. (Image: News18 Creative)
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In 2017, the Chinese troops attempted to construct a road in the Doklam Plateau. India confronted the Chinese to stop the construction. Months later after the standoff, both the countries withdrew from the area and China stopped construction on the road. (Image: News18 Creative)
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In June 2020, the two countries clashed after Chinese incursions in Galwan Valley of Ladakh. They agreed to disengage from the disputed area in September 2022. (Image: News18 Creative)
