China has
again warned India to pull back its troops from the Doklam area near the Sikkim
sector, saying it will affect the dialogue process between the two countries.
Despite
blaming India for undermining its territorial sovereignty, Beijing softened its
stance on the issue around the Kailash mountain and has agreed to open an
alternate route.
Earlier, it canceled the yatra through the Nathu La route in
view of the ongoing stand-off between the two countries.
"China's
territorial sovereignty has been undermined by Indian border troops.
The Indian
side is trying to justify the trespassing into Chinese territory in the name of
security concerns.
India's position is groundless," Li Ya, Political
Counsellor in the Chinese Embassy in New Delhi, said on Thursday.
"We
have strong evidence to prove that Doklam belongs to China.
The activities
conducted in Doklam are within China's sovereignty.
It is the Indian side that
trespassed and changed the status quo in the name of security concern.
The
Indian side has trespassed into another country's territory.
No matter what
activities it conducts there, it will not be acceptable to any sovereign state.
The Indian border troops must pull back its border troops unconditionally and
immediately.
This is the pre-condition for any meaningful dialogue between
China and India," the Chinese political counselor added.
"China
consistently respects the Indian people's religious sentiments and attaches
importance to Indian yatra (pilgrimage) to Kailash and Mansarovar in Xizang. Up
to now, the official yatra through Lipuleku Pass and non-official yatra through
Lhasa Purang are still on the rails.
We are willing to discuss the possibility
of alternative arrangements through other routes for Indian official yatris who
had planned to visit Kailash and Mansarovar via Nathula Pass," Chinese
Embassy Counsellor Xie Lian said.
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