China Reduces PLA Troop Deployment Along LAC to 10 Armed Brigades in Major Sign of Warming India-China Relations

• by Akanksha Mishra
• 2026-09-14 14:30:00

In a positive shift toward regional stability and bilateral diplomacy, official reports from the Defence Ministry reveal that China significantly scaled down its People's Liberation Army (PLA) troop deployments along the Line of Actual Control (LAC). Marking a notable de-escalation, China currently maintains approximately 10 combined arms brigade-sized contingents across the LAC and its conventional training areas. This strategic reduction underscores a tangible easing of military tensions following years of friction along the disputed border, signaling improved diplomatic engagement between New Delhi and Beijing.

Robust Preparedness Maintained by the Indian Army Across All Sectors

While acknowledging the reduction in opposing troop levels, the Defence Ministry affirmed that the Indian Army maintains a robust, highly vigilant, and well-positioned posture across all sectors of the LAC. Indian forces remain thoroughly prepared to address any operational contingency. This defensive readiness is complemented by a series of sustained diplomatic and military dialogues, including the 33rd and 34th rounds of the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination (WMCC) held throughout 2025, alongside resumed Special Representatives' talks on the boundary dispute and the 23rd Corps Commander-level meeting in eastern Ladakh.

Diplomatic Momentum Reaffirmed Through High-Level Leadership Summits

The gradual stabilization of cross-border relations has been reinforced by high-level political interactions between Indian and Chinese leadership. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to China for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin, coupled with frequent Border Personnel Meetings (BPMs) conducted in a cordial atmosphere, has revitalized communication channels. This diplomatic momentum culminated in a comprehensive bilateral meeting between Prime Minister Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in New Delhi. During their extensive discussions, President Xi emphasized that China views bilateral ties from a strategic, long-term perspective, asserting that both nations, as the world's most populous countries and vital pillars of the Global South, share a profound responsibility to foster mutual development and global stability amidst an evolving international landscape.

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