China has clarified its stance on border patrols, emphasizing adherence to agreements and normal activities to safeguard sovereignty and stability. This follows India's accusation of detrimental activities, with China's official calling for cooperation and peace in border areas.
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China has clarified its stance on border patrols.: China has clarified its stance on border patrols.
This is in response to India's accusation of detrimental activities.: This is in response to India's accusation of detrimental activities.
China's official calls for cooperation and peace in border areas.: China's official calls for cooperation and peace in border areas.
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After India accused China of carrying out activities detrimental to peace, Beijing said Monday it is strictly abiding by relevant agreements and “conducts normal border patrol... activities to safeguard its territorial sovereignty and stability in border areas”.
“We hope India will work with China in the same direction by jointly implementing the common understandings reached between the two sides and maintaining peace and tranquility in the border areas with concrete actions,” said a Chinese foreign ministry official.
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