The conflict is the 1st deadly encounter between Indian & Chinese forces in 45 years & marks a severe escalation in tensions betw/ the 2 nuclear-armed neighbors."
Instead, the #Indian & #Chinese armies send patrols up to what they claim is the #LineofActualControl & then retreat."
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