India urged to recall troops in incursion

Trespass on Monday undermines peace in border area, Foreign Ministry says

Beijing urged India on Tuesday to immediately withdraw troops that have crossed the Line of Actual Control and to stop its provocation and any moves that may escalate or complicate the situation.

The trespass took place on the southern bank of Pangong Tso Lake and near the Reqin Mountain Pass on Monday, once again causing tensions in the border area, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying said.

India's move has seriously violated China's territory and sovereignty as well as agreements and the important consensus reached between the two countries, and has undermined peace in the border area, Hua said at a daily news conference.