The sources said in view of the Chinese deployment, the Indian side has also deployed more than 10,000 troops in the Ladakh sector to match the PLA
Indian delegation presses for restoration of status quo ante in all sensitive areas along LAC besides seeking withdrawal of additional Chinese troops from the region
"The talks were held in a positive atmosphere. The approach (by both sides) was positive," a senior military official said on condition of anonymity
"India is doing what it needs to do in the circumstances," said the defence minister, while declining to spell out the measures
Indian and Chinese troops used to come face to face on the LAC many times but this time the situation is different, said the defence minister in a TV interview
PLA continues building bunkers and roads, deploys tanks, artillery
Parallel diplomatic channels in New Delhi and Beijing are also working towards a peaceful resolution.
The fact that more Chinese soldiers are now crossing over into the Indian side can be the result of growing Chinese aggressiveness on territorial issues
There was no official word on whether the Su-30 jets were rushed in to carry out the sorties in the wake of the face-off and aggressive Chinese posturing in the area
It was clarified during the meeting that the Indian Army will hold its fort as talks to defuse the situation would continue in parallel
There was a shock on May 5, when some 5,000 Chinese troops crossed into the Galwan River valley, followed by another incursion in similar numbers into the Pangong Lake sector on May 12.
Military sources said the Indian Army has also been matching up to the Chinese build-up in both Pangong Tso lake and Galwan Valley
While patrol intrusions from both sides are routine in areas where the Line of Actual Control (LAC) - the de facto border between India and China - is disputed
China has been adding new naval ships on a monthly basis
Col Wu said the PLA looks to further develop its ties with the Indian military in 2020
The PLA has clearly spelt out its aggressive military doctrine. India must be ready to meet this threat
Military analysts said the tank could be quickly deployed to sensitive regions such as Tibet and the plateau border area if a dispute broke out
The number of troops in PLA Navy, PLA Strategic Support Force and PLA Rocket Force will be increased