Tag: Galwan valley clash

Tibetan community stage protest against China outside Chinese consulate in New York
World

Tibetan community stage protest against China outside Chinese consulate in New York

Members of the Tibetan community on July 10 staged a protest against China outside the Chinese Consulate in New York in the aftermath of Galwan valley clash between India and China.Demonstrators raised anti-China slogans and were seen waving the Indian and US flags. They were also seen holding a banner reading ‘Global Movement to Boycott Made in China’.Last week, Indian American, Taiwanese Americans and Tibetans demonstrated against China at the iconic Times Square in New York.The protests come in the aftermath of the deadly border clash in the Himalayas that left 20 Indian soldiers dead and 76 injured. Despite the impact of coronavirus in New York, the demonstration saw dozens of Indian origin Americans standing in solidarity with members of the Tibetan community and Taiwanese Americans.S
After Galwan backlash, China beats peace drum
Opinion

After Galwan backlash, China beats peace drum

It seems China is trying to discover the virtues of peace after its actions in Galwan valley. Recently, Chinese ambassador to India Sun Weidong, in a videographed message, proffered pastoral nuggets of diplomatic wisdom - trust and cooperation between the two countries, the need to move forward and to build on what has been achieved over the last 70 years. Although that’s fine, he missed the point that the unprecedented violence in Ladakh flows from China’s pattern of behaviour over many decades.If we break down his message, he said, “Suspicion and friction is the wrong path. We need mutual respect, treat each other as equals, be open and inclusive.” The ambassador is clearly putting the onus on India for the “suspicion and friction”. It suits his narrative to overlook China’s behaviour pa