February 11, 2017 8:06 PM

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Chinese soldier stuck in India for over 50 years returns to China with Indian family

A Chinese soldier, who was stuck in India for over 50 years after crossing the border following the 1962 war, today returned to China with his Indian family members to a rousing reception and an emotional reunion with his kin.<br/><br/>77 year old Wang Qi was received by his close Chinese relatives, besides officials of the China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Indian Embassy when he reached Beijing along with his son, daughter-in-law and grand daughter from Delhi-Beijing flight. Officials said, Wang's Indian wife and daughter, however, have stayed back in India due to ill health.'<br/><br/>Wang later travelled to Xian, the provincial capital of Shaanxi province, where he was given a rousing reception by his family members and officials.'<br/>'<br/>Indian officials said, they received positive feed back from the Chinese government and Wang's family for facilitating his return.

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