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Tensions continue to rise at the de facto border between China and India,... as both armies increase the number of soldiers,... while also positioning tanks around the area.
The latest move comes as both countries accused each other of firing weapons into the air earlier this week.
Lee Seung-jae has this story.
Earlier this year,... the Chinese and Indian military clashed, leading to hand-to-hand combat which reportedly led to the deaths of at least 20 Indian troops and many others injuried.
Earlier this week,... both countries accused each other of firing gunshots into the air,... the first time gunshots were exchanged in 45 years.
Now, both countries are ramping up their military readiness.
The Chinese military has reportedly been deploying strategic bombers,... as well as transport aircraft in the Tibet region bordering India.
In addition,... live ammunition air defense drills have been conducted in Xinjiang, in northwest China.
India has also deployed 7-thousand addition troops as well as tanks.
Fighter jets and Apache helicopters were also deployed.
With no actual border in the contested area in western Himalayas,... the two countries have long fought over even the smallest portion of the land.
While the two agreed not to fire any weapons,... the exchange of gunfire may have sparked yet another level of clash over the contested border.
Watchers say,... with the two sides continuing to raise their military presence in the region,... it could take just one slight move before a full on military clash occurs in the area.
Lee Seung-jae, Arirang News.