Chinese government has honored Qi Fabao, a regiment commander injured during the 2020 Galwan clash with India, among 33 individuals recognized for outstanding performance at a Beijing ceremony. This follows previous honors, including his selection as a torchbearer at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics and other military awards.
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India has lodged a protest against China's construction of a massive dam on the Brahmaputra River, citing concerns over water flow and regional stability. China also created two new administrative counties in the Ladakh region, which India claims as its own territory. The dam, estimated to cost $137 billion, has raised alarms in India and Bangladesh.