The United States Department of Defense said it closely monitors developments along the Line of Actual Control on the India-China border and noted that China is “accumulating forces and building military infrastructure along the so-called LAC”. continues.”
Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Brig. General Pat Ryder said at an on-camera press briefing on December 13 (local time) that China is increasingly asserting itself and becoming active in areas directed towards US allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific.

When asked about the December 9 face-off between Indian and Chinese troops in Arunachal Pradesh’s Tawang sector, the spokesperson said, “DoD closely monitors developments along the Line of Actual Control along the India-China border .

“We have observed that the PRC continues to amass forces and build up military infrastructure along the so-called LAC. But I will defer to you the context of his views on India. It does, however, reflect, and it is important to point out, that there is a tendency by the PRC to assert itself and be provocative in areas directed toward US allies and our allies in the Indo-Pacific region, the Pentagon spokesman said.

“…we will remain steadfast in our commitment to ensuring the safety of our partners. And we fully support India’s ongoing efforts to de-escalate this situation, Ryder said.

Defense Minister Rajnath Singh told Parliament on Tuesday that Chinese troops attempted to transgress the LAC in Arunachal Pradesh’s Tawang sector in Yangtse in an attempt to “unilaterally change the status quo”, but the Chinese side was forced to retreat. was done. , In his statement in both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha, Singh said the face-off resulted in injuries to some personnel on both sides, but “no fatalities or serious casualties” to Indian soldiers.

“The Chinese side was told to refrain from such actions and maintain peace and tranquility along the border. The issue has also been taken up with the Chinese side through diplomatic channels,” Singh told Parliament.

On Tuesday (local time), White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said the US was closely monitoring the situation and Washington was “pleased to hear that both sides have quickly disengaged from the skirmishes.”

“We are closely monitoring the situation. We encourage India and China to use existing bilateral channels to discuss the disputed border. The White House press secretary said, “We’re again — we’re glad to see that there’s been some reduction in the skirmishes this time around.”

US State Department spokesman Ned Price also said in his press briefing on December 13 (local time) that Price said that the US is pleased to hear that both sides have rapidly disengaged after the Tawang clashes.

“…we are monitoring very closely and engaging with our Indian partners,” Price said.
In response to a question on the US strategy in case the situation worsens, the spokesperson said, “India is indeed an important strategic partner of the United States bilaterally, also in the Quad and other multilateral fora. So we are always, with that in mind, in close contact with our Indian partners, our mission in India as well as the State Department here in Washington.

“…we strongly oppose any unilateral attempt by cross-border intrusions along the Line of Actual Control, military or civilian, to advance territorial claims,” ​​he said, adding, “We invite India and China to open existing bilateral channels for discussion.” encourage you to use it.” disputed borders.