CHINA has bolstered its fighter jet arsenal along its southwestern borders to prepare for a “possible military confrontation” that could lead to the outbreak of World War 3 with India, it has been revealed.
Heavy deployment of People’s Liberation Army (PLA) personnel close to last year’s site of confrontation and hectic build-up by the Chinese in North Doklam, including concrete posts, helipads, new trenches, and a concrete observation tower less than 10 metres from the Indian Army’s most forward trench. Fighting posts have been created on almost every hillock on the North Doklam plateau, according to his reports, confirming sporadic media reports of Chinese troops digging in rather than leaving the area.
New Delhi has also made military moves with the country reportedly adding its Su-30 MKI fighters to its border.
Geng Shuang was recently asked about military moves from India and emphasised that both countries wish to maintain “peace and tranquility” on the border.
He continued: "We hope the Indian side can work with China to uphold the peace and tranquillity of the border areas because this is in common interests of both sides."
Tensions between the two nations took a turn for the worst last summer when both sent military forces to Doklam that sits under the territory of New Delhi’s ally, Bhutan.