India-China face-off live updates: Indian soldiers crossed LAC, 'attacked' our troops, claims China

The PLA has escalated border tensions-we see it today in India, the world’s most populous democracy. And we watch as it militarizes the South China Sea & illegally claims more territory there, threatening vital sea lanes, a promise they broke again: US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo

"They deliberately made provocations in an attempt to unilaterally change the status quo of control and management", said Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson

Read: 10 soldiers released after 3 days of talks

Ten Indian soldiers, including two majors and two captains, who were held captive by the People’s Liberation Army since the bloody clash Monday night were released on Thursday evening after three days of hectic negotiations between Leh-based 3 Infantry Division commander Major General Abhijit Bapat and his PLA counterpart near “patrolling point-14 (PP-14)” in the Galwan Valley region.

Since April this year, the Indian border troops have unilaterally and continuously built roads, bridges and other facilities at the LAC in the Galwan Valley, China alleged in its "step by step" account of what transpired at the LAC in the past 2 months.

Read: China ups ante, claims patrolled Galwan for many years

The clashes have pushed bilateral relations to a new low, and prompted pledges from New Delhi to pare back economic ties with China and strengthen strategic relationships with the US and other partners: US Chamber of Commerce

US-India corridor is very much focused this week on grave developments on the China-India border. While strong behind-the-scenes diplomacy seems poised to resolve and deescalate tensions, we are saddened by the loss of life resulting from the conflict: US Chamber of Commerce

Amarinder urges Centre to issue ultimatum to Beijing to ‘vacate' Galwan Valley territory

"Advocating aggressive steps to take back the Galwan Valley territory seized by the Chinese, Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh urged the Government of India to issue an ultimatum to Beijing to vacate the occupied land immediately, with a clear warning that failure to do so would lead to serious consequences for them," an official statement said in Chandigarh.

Read: No one entered Indian territory, no Indian posts taken over, says PM Modi at all-party meet

We should prepare long-term and short-term strategies to face China's aggressive attitude. There should not be any hasty act from our side under any circumstances: Telangana CM K Chandrashekar Rao

The all-party meeting today was enriched by the views of various esteemed leaders. It was a manifestation of PM Modi’s commitment to take all political stakeholders along, when it comes to key matters involving India’s strategic interests: Amit Shah

Attended the all party meet chaired by PM Modi. Meeting had an unequivocal message - India is one when it comes to national security. All parties are proud of our armed forces, their valour and have full faith in them to defend our sovereignty and territorial integrity: Home minister Amit Shah

Movement of those which used to take place without any disruption earlier is now checked by our jawans, which at times leads to build-up of tension. Through better infrastructure, supply of material and essentials to jawans in the difficult terrain has become comparatively easier: P

Due to increased patrolling at LAC we are now more alert and aware of all the activities happening in the region: PM

20 of our brave soldiers made the supreme sacrifice for the nation in Ladakh but also taught a lesson to those who had dared to look towards our motherland: PM

I assure you all that our security forces are fully capable of protecting our borders: PM Narendra Modi at all-party meet