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Search+››› China should stop ratcheting up 1962, remember 1967 Nathu La battleBy , Last Updated: Jul 12, 2018, 10:44 AM ISTSynopsis NEW DELHI: Notwithstanding rise in ’s power and military strength, is physiologically a weak spot for the People’s Liberation Army, akin to the , having lost to the Indian and Vietnamese counterparts in 1967 and 1979, respectively.The Indian military, overcoming the loss in 1962, had dealt a severe blow to PLA in 1967 in Nathu La sector that resulted in the death of 400 Chinese soldiers, a fact neither debated in Beijing nor Delhi. The Vietnamese Army had dealt a similar blow to PLA in 1979 along the Sino-Vietnam border merely four years after unification of Vietnam.The Nathu La and Cho La clashes, (September 11–14, 1967 for Nathu La; October 1, 1967 for Cho La) were a series of clashes between India and China along the Sikkim border. According to an Sino-Indian expert, the conflict ended with the defeat of China. Indian troops drove back the attacking forces. Many PLA fortifications at Nathu La were destroyed.Starting from August 13, 1967, Chinese troops started digging trenches in Nathu La across the Indian border. After Indian troops observed that some trenches were inside Sikkim, it asked the local Chinese commander to withdraw from the then Indian protectorate state.On October 1, 1967, another clash between India and China took place at Cho La, a few km north of Nathu La. According to the Indian government version with which neutral experts concur, the clash was initiated by the Chinese troops after a scuffle between the two, when the Chinese troops infiltrated into Sikkim, claimed the pass and questioned the position of Indian troops.I don't want to see these stories becauseAccording to the defence ministry, 88 personnel were killed and 163 wounded while China lost 340 soldiers and 450 were wounded during the two incidents.China, however, claimed a lower number of casualties. According to s cholar John Garver, Professor Emeritus in the Sam Nunn School of International Affairs at the Georgia Institute of Technology after the Nathu La incident, Indian concerns were roused about China’s intentions regarding Sikkim.Garver also said that India was “quite pleased with the combat performance of its forces in the Nathu La clashes, seeing it as signaling dramatic improvement since 1962 war”. According to another scholar, Taylor Fravel, these incidents demonstrated the effects of China’s “insecurity” on the use of force.Experience Your Economic Times Newspaper, The Digital Way!&nbsp;»(Catch all the , Events and Updates on .)Download to get Daily Market Updates &amp; Live Business News.Subscribe to XContinue reading with one of these options:Limited AccessFreeLogin to get access to some exclusive stories &amp; personalised newslettersLogin NowUnlimited AccessStarting @ Rs120/monthGet access to exclusive stories, expert opinions &amp; in-depth stock reportsSubscribe NowTo read full story, subscribe to ET Prime₹34 per weekBilled annually at₹2499Already a Member? Super Saver Sale - Flat 30% OffOn ET Prime MembershipAlready a Member? Rs 49 for 1st monthThen Rs. 1,749 per yearValid only with UPI, Credit &amp; Debit Cards Autopay---Subscribe Now(Credit card mandatory)You can cancel your subscription anytime---Subscribe Now(Pay Using Netbanking/UPI/Debit Card)Netbanking, Credit &amp; Debit CardSubscribe with Google₹399MonthlyPLANBilled Amount ₹399No Trial Period₹399₹208(Save 49%)YearlyPLANBilled Amount ₹2,499₹399₹150(Save 63%)2-YearPLANBilled Amount ₹3,599$13.99(Save 40.0%)$33.99Get ET Prime for just ₹2499 ₹1749/yrSpecial OfferGet Flat 20% OffON ET PRIME MEMBERSHIPStories you might be interested inSUBMIT

Search+››› China should stop ratcheting up 1962, remember 1967 Nathu La battleBy , Last Updated: Jul 12, 2018, 10:44 AM ISTSynopsis NEW DELHI: Notwithstanding rise in ’s power and military strength, is physiologically a weak spot for the People’s Liberation Army, akin to the , having lost to the Indian and Vietnamese counterparts in 1967 and 1979, respectively.The Indian military, overcoming the loss in 1962, had dealt a severe blow to PLA in 1967 in Nathu La sector that resulted in the death of 400 Chinese soldiers, a fact neither debated in Beijing nor Delhi. The Vietnamese Army had dealt...

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