The Land Borders Law will not necessarily change how border security is handled when the measure takes effect on Jan. 1, but it reflects China's growing confidence in its capability to manage its frontiers, according to Reuters.
India's Hindustan Times reported that the new measure "formalizes combining the military defense of China's land borders with improving social and economic development in border areas."
The Press Trust of India
The Press Trust of India (PTI) said the new land-border law was adopted amid the continued standoff between Indian and Chinese militaries in eastern Ladakh. The region saw huge military build-ups by both sides following the Galwan clash of June 15, 2020. The two sides disengaged at Pangong Tso and Gogra after prolonged talks, but are yet to reach an agreement on several other locations.
India-China border disputes cover 3,488-km along the Line of Actual Control. With Bhutan too, China has disputes over a 400 km stretch, the PT said.
On October 14, China and Bhutan signed an MoU firming up a three-step roadmap for expediting the boundary negotiations, which Beijing said will make a "meaningful contribution" to speed up the border talks and establishment of diplomatic ties.
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