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Not expecting India to continue occupying heights in the peak winter at friction points where temperatures have already started to dip beyond minus 20 degrees, the Chinese army was caught unaware and brought in additional logistics last month to match the Indian deployment. “The temperature and wind chill factor have begun to be a challenge. Through the winter it will dip to 40-50 degrees below zero,†said an official. Initially, the Chinese had bulk winter clothing meant for 9,000-10,000 feet positions but with no disengagement taking place and the India-China standoff continuing at heights more than 15,000 feet, the Chinese...
