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China terms reports of 40 PLA troops killed in Galwan clash as 'fake news'

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian reacted to the remarks of former army chief V K Singh who claimed over 40 Chinese were killed during the clash

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This is the first time China has commented on the casualties.

2 min read Last Updated : Jun 23 2020 | 11:17 PM IST

China on Tuesday broke its silence over its casualties in the June 15 clash between Indian and Chinese troops while terming as sure "fake news" reports that more than 40 Chinese soldiers were killed in the face-off in eastern Ladakh.

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian, who repeatedly parried questions on the casualties suffered by the People's Liberation Army since the incident occurred, reacted to the remarks of former army chief and Minister for Roads and Transport Gen (retd.) V K Singh who said, if we lost 20 soldiers, more than double the number were killed on their [Chinese] side.

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Topics : India-China border dispute Indian Army Chinese army V K Singh Chinese incursion in Ladakh Ladakh

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