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TOKYO, Oct 30 (KUNA) -- China Thursday urged India not to take actions that will complicate the situation on the border, where the two countries have territorial disputes, state-run Xinhua News Agency reported from Beijing.
Defense Ministry spokesman Yang Yujun made the comment at a press briefing in response to a question on India's plan to build 54 border posts near the southern Tibet area, according to the report.
"We have taken notice of the reports. China and India have disputes over the eastern part of their border. We hope India will try to help maintain stability and peace in the border areas, instead of taking moves that may further complicate the situation," Yang was quoted as saying.
According to a press release from Chinese Foreign Ministry on September 30, which was carried by Xinhua, the two countries have completed the withdrawal of troops from a standoff at the border.
The two sides will continue to communicate on issues relating to peace in border areas through the China-India border consultation and coordination mechanism, the press release said. (end)
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