The Line of Actual Control (LAC), the de facto border between India and China, has once again become a hotspot of rising military and political tension. After the deadly 2020 Galwan Valley clash, the region had seen relative calm — but as of mid-2025, reports suggest renewed troop movements, aggressive infrastructure development, and diplomatic silence from both sides. What’s really happening along the LAC in 2025? Is this a repeat of 2020—or something even bigger? A Quick Recap – What Happened at LAC Before (2020–2023)? In June 2020 , Indian and Chinese troops clashed in Galwan Valley, leading to the death of 20 Indian soldiers and an unknown number of Chinese casualties. After global attention and internal pressure, both sides began disengagement talks. Temporary buffer zones were created. Between 2021–2023 , several rounds of Corps Commander-level meetings were held, but full withdrawal never happened. China maintained strong positions in areas like Pangong Tso, Depsan...
In early July 2025, the Taiwan Strait once again became the center of global attention as tensions between China and Taiwan intensified. Triggered by a combination of military maneuvers, political statements, and increasing international involvement, the escalation has raised alarms across the Indo-Pacific region. What began as routine drills soon evolved into a full-scale geopolitical standoff that could reshape the future of Asia. Jeff Schmaltz, MODIS Rapid Response Team, NASA/GSFC Timeline of Events July 2–5: China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) conducted large-scale live-fire military exercises just off Taiwan’s eastern coast. The drills included naval maneuvers, amphibious landing simulations, and air force flyovers involving over 50 fighter jets. July 6: Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense reported that 27 Chinese aircraft crossed into its Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ), prompting immediate scramble responses from Taiwanese fighter jets. July 7–9: The United S...