Indian side promised to return captured soldier: Chinese Foreign Ministry

Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Zhao Lijian said, “The Indian side promised support and promised to return the soldier in time after medical checks. We hope the Indian side will stick to their commitment and return the soldier at an early date.” “The spokesperson of China’s Western Theatre Command has already briefed the situation. On the evening of October 18, one of our soldiers was helping local herdsmen to find yaks and went missing in the process. Relevant departments of the Chinese side first contacted the Indian side to update about the relevant situation and ask for assistance,” Zhao Lijian added….