2017 China–India border standoff
2017 China–India border standoff
The 2017 China–India border standoff, known as the Doklam standoff, occurred from June to August 2017, involving Indian and Chinese military forces at the Doklam plateau, an area contested between China and Bhutan. The standoff began when China commenced road construction in the disputed region, prompting India to intervene in support of its ally, Bhutan, citing its commitment to protecting Bhutanese sovereignty. The military face-off lasted for around two months, raising tensions between the two nuclear powers and attracting international attention. The situation was eventually de-escalated through diplomatic negotiations, culminating in a mutual agreement to withdraw troops, though it left underlying territorial disputes unresolved, affecting Sino-Indian relations in subsequent years.