The commentary in Xinhua, owned and controlled by the Chinese government, is a reflection of the leadership’s position. Beijing has over the last week released photographs and maps to buttress its claim that Indian troops entered Donglang area — a region claimed by China and Bhutan — and violated its sovereignty. In fact, it is the Indian side that has ignored international law and has seriously interfered with China’s construction activities,” the piece said. India’s ministry of external affairs rejected the Chinese accusations, calling the road construction at the strategic India-China-Bhutan tri-junction “deeply concerning” . In a separate commentary, Xinhua said India’s strategic vision was myopic because of a “rising China”.

Source: Hindustan Times July 02, 2017 11:48 UTC