Yadong

alternative Yatung · alternative Ya-tung

1. A county of Shigatse, Tibet Autonomous Region, China.

   The mountain pass, at a height of 4,545 meters, or 14,911 feet, connects Yadong County in Tibet with the northeast Indian state of Sikkim.

   2006 July 6, David Lague, Amelia Gentleman, “On the Silk Road, China and India smooth tensions - Business - International Herald Tribune”, in The New York Times, →ISSN, →OCLC, archived from the original on 04 Dec 2022, International Business

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   Late last month, China warned India not to “push your luck” by underestimating Beijing’s determination to protect what it believes is sovereign territory high in the Himalayas. Although India has called for a negotiated settlement and both sides have shown restraint as Chinese troops work to extend the road from Yadong in Tibet, rhetoric has grown increasingly heated of late.

   2017 August 6, Cindy Boren, “‘A message of peace’: Amid border tension, Indian boxer offers title belt to Chinese opponent”, in The Washington Post, →ISSN, →OCLC, archived from the original on 06 Aug 2017, Early Lead