#7 Satellite Imagery Revelations: Tracking the Evolution of Two Chinese Settlements on the Contested India-China Border

Geospatial Research
Written By Shrikrishna Upadhyaya

This post is taken from the Takshashila Geospatial Bulletin. Read all editions here.

TL; DR

  • Significant recent developments have occurred in two border settlements, one in Zone A (an unnamed village) and the other in Zone B (Migyitun, Longju, and Luowa).

  • Structures with dual purposes are being constructed in Zone A on the boundary line specified by the Survey of India (SOI).

  • Since 1950, Zone B, a contested area, has experienced numerous construction projects, with a notable one in 2020, as indicated by the Pentagon. Additionally, several more construction projects have occurred in the last three years.

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