China disagrees with India on troops disengagement

Beijing: China's statement regarding the Indo-China troops' disengagement in Doklam is in contrast to what India stated on Monday.

India has said that both countries have agreed to "disengage" in Doklam where their armies have been on a standoff since the middle of June, sharply escalating tensions. China, however, has in its official statement said that Indian troops have moved back from the border and Chinese Army will continue to patrol there.

"Indian forces have already withdrawn and Chinese forces will continue to patrol in Doklam," China foreign ministry said.

"India has withdrawn its troops from Doklam but Chinese troops will 'remain in the region' and exercise their 'sovereignty over the region',"stated the China Ministry.

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"On the afternoon of August 28, the Indian side pulled back all the Indian troops and equipment to the Indian side of the boundary and the Chinese personnel have verified this," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hu Chunying said.

"The Chinese side will continue to exercise its sovereignty and uphold its territorial integrity in accordance with historical conventions," she added.

Asked if the disengagement was from both sides, Hua repeated the same statement.