India and China have moved many combat vehicles and artillery to their base near the border in Ladakh, but they do not seem to want to escalate tensions.

The Chinese military is strengthening its reserves at bases near the Practical Control Road (LAC) bordering the Ladakh region in northern India by deploying a variety of artillery systems, infantry fighting vehicles and equipment.

The move comes as the confrontation between the two border guards in the Ladakh region has remained tense for the past 25 days, despite the two sides' determination to resolve their differences through military and foreign dialogue channels.

In response, the Indian army also sent more troops and artillery closer to the LAC, while the Indian air force continuously deployed regional surveillance aircraft.

Beijing is deploying about 2,500 troops in the Pangon Tso Lake area and the Galwan valley, while strengthening short-term infrastructure and weapons deployed there.

New Delhi contends that China's move is to put pressure on Indian military forces stationed at the border.

Territorial dispute area between India and China.

Chinese and Indian border forces fought on a 9 May brawl in the Pangong Tso Lake area at the border, injuring many.

Indian sources said the two sides met and agreed to cool down to avoid escalating tensions.