CCTV News:On August 31st, Senior Colonel Zhang Shuili, spokesman of the Western Theater, made a speech on the situation on the Sino-Indian border, pointing out that on August 31st, the Indian army violated the consensus reached in the previous multi-level talks and meetings between the two sides, and illegally crossed the line and occupied it near the south bank of Bangong Lake and Reqin Mountain Pass again, openly provoking it, causing tension on the border. This move by India seriously infringes on China’s territorial sovereignty, seriously undermines peace and stability in the border areas between China and India, and reneges on its words and treachery. China strongly opposes this. We solemnly demand that the Indian side immediately withdraw the illegally occupied troops crossing the line, strictly control and restrain the frontline troops, earnestly abide by its commitments, and avoid further escalation. China’s army is taking necessary countermeasures, and will pay close attention to the development and resolutely safeguard China’s territorial sovereignty and peace and stability in the border areas.