evidence: Beijing claims the Indian troops are occupying its soil, but both Bhutan and India maintain the area in question is Bhutanese territory. [...] The current standoff began on 16 June when a column of Chinese troops accompanied by construction vehicles and road-building equipment began moving south into what Bhutan considers its territory. [...] "This is in fact a provocative gesture which makes the defence of Doklam virtually the defence of India," Malik said. "I don’t expect a conflict, but I expect both sides to stay put as long as Chinese supply and logistical lines will allow."