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PLA Force Laydown in Western Theater Command

CHINA-INDIA BORDER

Key Takeaways

In 2022, the PLA increased the deployment of forces and continued infrastructure build up along the LAC.
Negotiations between India and the PRC made minimal progress as both sides resisted losing perceived advantages on the border.

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Annual Report to Congress: Military and Security Developments Involving the People's Republic of China