India on High Alert as China Clash Sparks Fears of Escalation at BorderA clash between Indian and Chinese troops has resulted in New Delhi putting its forces on alert, according to reports.The Indian army reported a recent clash in the Tawang sector of Arunachal Pradesh state, the eastern tip of India, on December 9."Airforce foils Chinese intrusion plot, SU-30 fighter jets on standby mode in Tezpur, India deploys L 70 air defense gun in Tawang, air defense system S-400 alert in Siliguri.""In certain areas along the LAC in the Tawang Sector in Arunachal Pradesh there are areas of differing perception, wherein both sides patrol the area up to their claim lines.In September 2020 Chinese People's Liberation Army Western Command Theater spokesperson Senior Colonel Zhang Shuili said that Chinese troops were "forced to take countermeasures to stabilize the situation" after alleged actions by Indian soldiers."