As the India-China standoff at Doklam plateau in Sikkim sector enters its seventh week, a People’s Liberation Army (PLA) analyst on Thursday opined that Beijing will make no ‘compromise’ on ending the row. The number of Chinese troops in the vicinity is estimated to be less than 800. Congressman from Illinois Raja Krishnamoorthi told PTI: “I’m very concerned about what is happening on Doklam Plateau. “I do not think it (Doklam standoff) is very serious. New Delhi has expressed concern over the road building, apprehending that it may allow Chinese troops to cut India’s access to its northeastern states.

Source: Indian Express August 10, 2017 10:48 UTC