China has been stunned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's sudden visit to the border, with China reacting to PM Modi's visit saying that neither side should take such a step that complicates the situation on the border. Modi visited Leh where he interacted with Army, Air Force and ITBP personnel, along with Chief of Defense Chief (CDS) General Bipin Rawat and Army Chief General MM Naravane.

Reacting to Modi's visit, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said, "China and India are in touch with each other through military and diplomatic channels, neither side should take steps that complicate the situation on the border Make it.

There has been a deadlock between the forces of India and China at several places in eastern Ladakh for the last seven weeks. On 15 June, tensions escalated after 20 Indian soldiers were killed in violent clashes in the Galvan Valley.