India removes troops from China's territory in Doklam
2017-08-29 08:58:50 source：Global Times
August 28, 2017
China confirmed Monday that India has removed its trespassing troops from the Chinese territory of Doklam, and China will continue to exercise its sovereignty in the area.
"On the afternoon of August 28, the Indian side had pulled back all the trespassing personnel and equipment to the Indian side of the boundary and the Chinese personnel on the ground have verified this. China will continue exercising sovereignty and uphold territorial integrity in accordance with historical conventions," Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying said at a press conference on Monday. Chinese border troops will remain stationed in Doklam and keep patrolling the area, she said.
One June 18, Indian troops illegally crossed the border and trespassed into Chinese territory in Doklam.
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