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Both reports agree that China has pulled back PLA forces along the LAC and that India still describes its own deployment as strong.
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China scales back troops along LAC
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China has significantly reduced its People's Liberation Army deployment along the Line of Actual Control in 2025.
The ministry of defence says 10 Combined Arms Brigade-sized forces remain deployed in the region.
The Indian Army maintains a robust posture and remains prepared for contingencies.
The reduction follows increased diplomatic and military engagement between the two sides.
Why it mattersA troop pullback along the disputed border could ease military tensions and shape the next phase of India-China relations.
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Talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping are cited in the reporting.
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What remains unsettled is the extent and durability of the troop reduction, as the reporting only cites the defence ministry and associated annual report.
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The reporting says China has significantly reduced its People's Liberation Army deployment along the Line of Actual Control in 2025. It says the defence ministry puts the remaining presence at 10 Combined Arms Brigade-sized forces. It also notes that India says its own deployment remains robust.
Distinctive emphasis — reported claim, not independently verified.Sources: The Times of India
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China scales back troops along LAC amid thaw in ties with India; down to 10 Arms Brigade
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The Times of India reports that China has significantly reduced its People's Liberation Army troop deployment along the Line of Actual Control in 2025, according to the ministry of defence. The ministry stated that 10 Combined Arms Brigade-sized forces remain deployed in the region, while the Indian Army maintains a robust posture. The reduction follows increased diplomatic and military engagement, including talks held between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
India-China Thaw? Beijing Pulls Back 10 PLA Brigades Along LAC In 2025: Defence Ministry
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Times Now reports that the Ministry of Defence released its Annual Report 2025-26 indicating that China withdrew 10 combined-arms brigades of the PLA from the Line of Actual Control. The ministry noted that the Indian Army maintained a robust deployment and remained fully prepared for contingencies. The report attributes the troop reduction to heightened diplomatic and military engagements, while also highlighting a bilateral meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping.