China has no locus standi to comment on Ladakh, Arunachal: Centre
4 years, 2 months ago

China has no locus standi to comment on Ladakh, Arunachal: Centre

Hindustan Times  

Reacting sharply to China’s remark that it does not recognise the Ladakh Union Territory and Arunachal Pradesh, the ministry of external affairs on Thursday said China has no locus standi to comment on India’s internal matters. China has no locus standi to comment on India’s internal matters,” MEA spokesperson Anurag Srivastava said. Reacting to this, Zhao Lijian, spokesman for China’s Foreign Ministry, said border infrastructure development is “the root cause for tension between the two sides”. “Government gives specific attention to development of border areas for economic development and to meet India’s security,strategic requirements,” Srivastava said.

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India flags China’s 2 new counties in Ladakh
1 week ago

India flags China’s 2 new counties in Ladakh

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: India lodged a “solemn protest” with China on Friday after Beijing announced the establishment of two new counties in Hotan Prefecture, parts of which are in India's Union Territory of Ladakh. New Delhi reiterated its rejection of China's “illegal occupation” of Indian territory and stated that the creation of these counties does not alter India’s position or grant …

India Refuses to Endorse China on LAC
3 weeks ago

India Refuses to Endorse China on LAC

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: India on Friday refused to endorse China’s claim of a “six-point consensus” on the boundary issue following Wednesday’s Special Representative-level talks in Beijing between NSA Ajit Doval and Chinese SR Wang Yi. While China had listed six points supposedly agreed upon — including “proper handling of border issues” and a “fair, reasonable and mutually acceptable” boundary settlement — …

Diwali Amid Border Talks: A New Chapter in India-China Relations
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Diwali Amid Border Talks: A New Chapter in India-China Relations

India TV News  

India and China are set to resume patrolling near the Line of Actual Control in eastern Ladakh by October-end. The disengagement in Depsang and Demchok will be over by October 28 or 29, marking a significant step towards normalizing relations between the two countries. The talks focus on buffer zones and other contentious issues, with both sides working towards a …

'Mere paint marks don't mean encroachment': Union minister Rijiju on alleged Chinese landgrab in Arunachal
4 months ago

'Mere paint marks don't mean encroachment': Union minister Rijiju on alleged Chinese landgrab in Arunachal

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Amidst reports of incursion by China's People's Liberation Army in Arunachal Pradesh, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday said the mere painting of marks in undemarcated locations doesn't mean the areas have been encroached upon. Rijiju, who hails from Arunachal Pradesh, also said that overlapping of patrolling by Indian and Chinese forces does take place in the undemarcated …

Two Arunachal Pradesh men missing for two years; last sighted along China border
5 months, 1 week ago

Two Arunachal Pradesh men missing for two years; last sighted along China border

The Hindu  

Two men from Arunachal Pradesh have been missing for nearly two years from a remote location in the State along the India-China border and are believed to be in the custody of the People’s Liberation Army, which so far has not acknowledged the duo’s presence in their territory. Batelum Tikro and his cousin Bainsi Manyu went missing from the Chaglagam …

How India is countering China's provocation on LAC, borders
6 months, 3 weeks ago

How India is countering China's provocation on LAC, borders

Firstpost  

Indian and Chinese troops locked in frequent clashes along the Line of Actual Control in eastern Ladakh since 2020, India actively ramping up infrastructure development along its border with China. China has actively been investing in BRI projects across Pakistan-occupied Kashmir besides claiming Arunachal Pradesh as part of Beijing’s expansionist policy. Infrastructure push after Galwan clash The June 2020 violent …

PM Modi rubbishes China's claim on Arunachal Pradesh
9 months ago

PM Modi rubbishes China's claim on Arunachal Pradesh

Op India  

On Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi rubbished China’s territorial claims on the parts of Arunachal Pradesh asserting that there should be no doubt that the Northeastern state is an integral and inalienable part of India. https://t.co/LY2xURr7KK — Narendra Modi April 8, 2024 Regarding China claiming parts of Arunachal Pradesh, PM Modi categorically emphasised, “Arunachal Pradesh is, was, and shall always …

After US says Arunachal an integral part of India, Beijing raps Washington
9 months, 2 weeks ago

After US says Arunachal an integral part of India, Beijing raps Washington

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: A day after the US State Department stated that it recognised Arunachal Pradesh as Indian territory, China has lashed out, stating that it has nothing to do with the US. “The US recognizes Arunachal Pradesh as Indian territory, and we strongly oppose any unilateral attempts to advance territorial claims by incursions or encroachments, military or civilian, across the …

‘Absurd and baseless’: India rejects China’s claim over Arunachal Pradesh
9 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Absurd and baseless’: India rejects China’s claim over Arunachal Pradesh

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: India has rejected China’s claims on Arunachal Pradesh, terming it absurd and baseless. “We have noted the comments made by the Chinese Defence Ministry spokesperson, advancing absurd claims over the territory of the Indian State of Arunachal Pradesh. Arunachal Pradesh was, is, and will always be an integral and inalienable part of India,” said Randhir Jaiswal, Ministry of …

India rejects China’s claim over Arunachal Pradesh, says it is absurd
9 months, 3 weeks ago

India rejects China’s claim over Arunachal Pradesh, says it is absurd

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: India on Tuesday rejected as “absurd” the Chinese side’s claim over Arunachal Pradesh, saying the northeastern state is an integral and inalienable part of the country. Last week, the spokesperson of the Chinese defence ministry contended that Arunachal Pradesh is “China’s inherent territory” and that Beijing “firmly opposes” India’s establishment of the state. Responding to these remarks, external …

Arunachal Pradesh 'inherent part of China's territory', claims Chinese military
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Arunachal Pradesh 'inherent part of China's territory', claims Chinese military

New Indian Express  

BEIJING: The Chinese military has reiterated its claim over Arunachal Pradesh, calling the area an “inherent part of China's territory", days after India rejected Beijing's objection to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the state. The Chinese Defence Ministry spokesman Senior Colonel Zhang Xiaogang said that the southern part of Xizang is an inherent part of China's territory, and Beijing …

India Rejects China’s Objections, Says Arunachal Pradesh 'Integral And Inalienable' Part
9 months, 4 weeks ago

India Rejects China’s Objections, Says Arunachal Pradesh 'Integral And Inalienable' Part

ABP News  

India-China Row: A day after China said Arunachal Pradesh is “Chinese territory”, after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the region, the Ministry of External Affairs rejected the claims stating that the state is an “integral and inalienable” part of India and objecting to such visits by Beijing “does not stand to reason”. He added: “ It will not change …

India rejects China’s claim on Arunachal Pradesh
9 months, 4 weeks ago

India rejects China’s claim on Arunachal Pradesh

Hindustan Times  

India on Tuesday rejected China’s contention that Arunachal Pradesh, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a major infrastructure project last week, is part of Chinese territory and said such claims will not change the reality that the state is part of the country. Indian leaders visit Arunachal Pradesh from time to time, as they visit other states of India,” external …

Four-year border dispute has not served India and China well: Jaishankar
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Four-year border dispute has not served India and China well: Jaishankar

India TV News  

New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday highlighted the nearly four-year-long border dispute with China in eastern Ladakh, saying the "tensions" seen during this period has "not served either of us well". The minister also asserted that India remains committed to finding a "fair and reasonable outcome" but one that is respectful of agreements and recognises the Line …

China lashes out at PM’s visit to Arunachal Pradesh, criticises Sela Tunnel and development projects
10 months ago

China lashes out at PM’s visit to Arunachal Pradesh, criticises Sela Tunnel and development projects

The Hindu  

China on March 11 said it “strongly deplores” Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to Arunachal Pradesh and has raised concerns with India, a sharp statement that is expected to be rebutted by New Delhi. When asked about the visit, the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson said that Beijing had made “solemn representations” to New Delhi about the Prime …

China to host 3rd Trans-Himalaya Forum near Arunachal Pradesh amid tensions with India
1 year, 3 months ago

China to host 3rd Trans-Himalaya Forum near Arunachal Pradesh amid tensions with India

Firstpost  

This comes just after China denied visas to Indian athletes from Arunachal Pradesh for the Asian Games China is set to host the 3rd Trans-Himalaya Forum for International Cooperation in Nyingchi, Tibet – merely 160 km from India’s Arunachal Pradesh – this week, potentially escalating tensions between New Delhi and Beijing. “At the special invitation of the Foreign Minister of …

‘China’s preparations on border should be sending alarm bells’ Asaduddin Owaisi
1 year, 4 months ago

‘China’s preparations on border should be sending alarm bells’ Asaduddin Owaisi

Live Mint  

China released an official ‘standard map’ for 2023, which included Arunachal Pradesh and the Aksai Chin region as parts of the east Asian nation. The map released on August 28 shows Arunachal Pradesh which China claims as South Tibet and Aksai Chin occupied by it in the 1962 war as part of its territory. AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi on 29 …

PM Modi should speak on Chinese transgressions, says Congress leader Rahul Gandhi after map controversy
1 year, 4 months ago

PM Modi should speak on Chinese transgressions, says Congress leader Rahul Gandhi after map controversy

The Hindu  

A day after India dismissed the new official map of China that includes Arunachal Pradesh and Aksai Chin as “absurd,” Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to speak on the issue of Chinese incursion. On Monday, China officially released the 2023 edition of its “standard map” incorporating Arunachal Pradesh, Aksai Chin region, Taiwan and the …

'PM should speak on China': Rahul Gandhi on new map that includes Arunachal
1 year, 4 months ago

'PM should speak on China': Rahul Gandhi on new map that includes Arunachal

India Today  

Describing the new Chinese map, which included Indian territories, as a "very serious issue," Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said on Wednesday called upon Prime Minister Narendra Modi to speak on China's activities along the Indian border. China on Monday released its new edition of "standard map", incorporating Arunachal Pradesh, the Aksai Chin region, Taiwan and the disputed South China Sea …

China provokes India again, releases new map claiming Arunachal Pradesh and Aksai Chin as its territory
1 year, 4 months ago

China provokes India again, releases new map claiming Arunachal Pradesh and Aksai Chin as its territory

India TV News  

China has again enraged New Delhi by incorporating India's integral regions such as Arunachal Pradesh, and Aksai Chin in their latest edition of the map released on Monday. The so-called standard map released on the website and social media platforms of the state news publication, Global Times, included the disputed areas including Arunachal Pradesh, Aksai Chin region, Taiwan and the …

'We reject these claims as they have no basis': India's strong response over Chinese new map
1 year, 4 months ago

'We reject these claims as they have no basis': India's strong response over Chinese new map

India TV News  

The government has strongly responded after China released the 2023 edition of its "standard map", incorporating Arunachal Pradesh and the Aksai Chin region in it. Responding to the media queries on the so-called 2023 "standard map” of China, Arindam Bagchi, the Official Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said that India has lodged a strong protest regarding it. "We …

U.S. Senate Committee passes resolution recognising Arunachal Pradesh as integral part of India
1 year, 5 months ago

U.S. Senate Committee passes resolution recognising Arunachal Pradesh as integral part of India

The Hindu  

Less than a month after the historic visit of Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi to the U.S., a Congressional Senatorial Committee has passed a resolution recognising Arunachal Pradesh as an integral part of India. The resolution reaffirms that the United States recognises the McMahon Line as the international boundary between the People’s Republic of China and the Indian state of …

Arunachal Pradesh integral part of India: US Senate committee passes resolution
1 year, 5 months ago

Arunachal Pradesh integral part of India: US Senate committee passes resolution

India TV News  

The United States Senate Committee has passed a resolution recognising Arunachal Pradesh as an integral part of India, following a historic visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the States last month. US views Arunachal Pradesh as part of India In a statement, Senator Merkley, who is also the co-chair of the Congressional executive commission on China, said, “America’s values …

Worldview with Suhasini Haidar | LAC standoff | Are China’s Arunachal moves cause for alarm?
1 year, 8 months ago

Worldview with Suhasini Haidar | LAC standoff | Are China’s Arunachal moves cause for alarm?

The Hindu  

On the face of it- the situation at the Line of Actual Control seems frozen – but ties between India and China appear to worsen by the day. Arunachal renaming The Home Minister’s visit came a week after a different verbal spat over Arunachal after the Chinese government announced a plan to rename 11 places in the state including one …

Nobody can take inch of land: Shah in Arunachal
1 year, 9 months ago

Nobody can take inch of land: Shah in Arunachal

Hindustan Times  

India will not allow anyone to take even an inch of land and border security is government’s top priority, Union home minister Amit Shah said in Kibithoo in Arunachal Pradesh days after China renamed 11 places including mountain peaks, rivers and residential areas in the state, which it claims as South Tibet, further straining the bilateral ties between two countries, …

'No One Can Usurp Even An Inch of Indian Territory': Home Minister in Arunachal, China Sees Red
1 year, 9 months ago

'No One Can Usurp Even An Inch of Indian Territory': Home Minister in Arunachal, China Sees Red

News 18  

Union home minister Amit Shah reached Arunachal Pradesh on Monday, a week after China unilaterally gave Chinese names to places in the state, while he delivered a stern message to the northern neighbour. The Indian official’s visit to Zangnan violates China’s territorial sovereignty, and is not conducive to the peace and tranquillity of the border situation," Reuters quoted Chinese foreign …

Resolution in U.S. Senate to recognise McMahon Line as international boundary between China and Arunachal Pradesh
1 year, 9 months ago

Resolution in U.S. Senate to recognise McMahon Line as international boundary between China and Arunachal Pradesh

The Hindu  

A resolution has been introduced in the United States Senate to recognise the McMahon Line as the international boundary between China and Arunachal Pradesh. “This bipartisan resolution expresses the Senate’s support for unequivocally recognising the state of Arunachal Pradesh as an integral part of India, condemning China’s military aggression to change the status quo along the Line of Actual Control, …

Bipartisan resolution introduced in U.S. Senate recognising Arunachal Pradesh as integral part of India
1 year, 10 months ago

Bipartisan resolution introduced in U.S. Senate recognising Arunachal Pradesh as integral part of India

The Hindu  

A bipartisan resolution was introduced in the U.S. Senate on Thursday to recognise Arunachal Pradesh as an integral part of India, pushing back against Beijing's military aggression to change the status quo along the Line of Actual Control. The resolution condemns additional Chinese provocations, including China’s use of military force to change the status quo along the Line of Actual …

Ladakh stand-off is a signal to India against infrastructure construction in ‘disputed territory’, says expert
2 years ago

Ladakh stand-off is a signal to India against infrastructure construction in ‘disputed territory’, says expert

The Hindu  

The 2020 stand-off in eastern Ladakh was a signal from China to India over how the situation is likely to play out if it continues to pursue infrastructure construction in the “disputed territory”, Isaac B. Kardon, Assistant Professor at the U.S. End November, several China experts from India and abroad who speak fluent Mandarin, analysed and debated the outcomes of …

At LAC, Beijing does it again
2 years ago

At LAC, Beijing does it again

Hindustan Times  

The operational details of what happened in Arunachal Pradesh will become clearer in days to come. While it is important for the government to undertake a thorough fact-finding exercise, review what happened, plug the loopholes and boost defences in the area — and this process is, in all likelihood, underway already — it is even more critical to look at …

Can government explain how territory 'given' to China will be retrieved, asks Rahul Gandhi
2 years, 3 months ago

Can government explain how territory 'given' to China will be retrieved, asks Rahul Gandhi

The Hindu  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has "given" 1,000 square kilometres of Indian territory to China "without a fight", and asked the government how it will be retrieved. Attacking the government, Mr. Gandhi tweeted, "China has refused to accept India's demand of restoring status quo of April 2020. As a result of a series …

China slams US General for criticising its military build-up at Sino-India border as 'alarming'
2 years, 7 months ago

China slams US General for criticising its military build-up at Sino-India border as 'alarming'

India Today  

China on Thursday termed the critical remarks by a top US General on its infrastructure build-up at the Sino-India border as "disgraceful" and criticised the attempts of some American officials to "fan flames", emphasising that Beijing and New Delhi have the "will and capability" to properly resolve their differences through talks. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian made the remarks …

Opinion | Ladakh: Will India, China agree to end the border standoff?
2 years, 9 months ago

Opinion | Ladakh: Will India, China agree to end the border standoff?

India TV News  

There are clear indications that the two-year-old standoff between Indian and Chinese armies on the Ladakh border may end soon. According to India TV Defence Editor Manish Prasad, his sources have confirmed that peace will return to Ladakh border soon and tension between both armies may come to an end. India’s aggressive stand on the Ladakh border standoff, coupled with …

China defends bridge construction, says it is within its sovereignty
3 years ago

China defends bridge construction, says it is within its sovereignty

The Hindu  

A day after New Delhi said a bridge being constructed by China across Pangong Lake in Eastern Ladakh was in an area under “illegal” occupation for six decades, Beijing said its infrastructure “falls within its sovereignty”. “This bridge is being constructed in areas that have been under the illegal occupation by China for around 60 years now,” Ministry of External …

China Creating New Facts Along LAC with India That can Make Future Negotiations Difficult
3 years, 1 month ago

China Creating New Facts Along LAC with India That can Make Future Negotiations Difficult

News 18  

Following the Galwan conflict in June 2020, China-India relations have gone through one of their worst phases. According to the Pentagon report, “Sometime in 2020, the PRC built a large 100-home civilian village inside disputed territory between the PRC’s Tibet Autonomous Region and India’s Arunachal Pradesh state in the eastern sector of the LAC.” India faces a quandary. This also …

India hits out at China for village construction
3 years, 1 month ago

India hits out at China for village construction

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: India on Thursday slammed the reported construction of a border village by China in Indian territory in Arunachal Pradesh that has been under Chinese occupation for more than 60 years. New Delhi said that China has been carrying out construction activity in border areas, including in Indian territory illegally occupied for decades, adding that India “has always conveyed …

China rejects concerns over border law
3 years, 2 months ago

China rejects concerns over border law

The Hindu  

A day after India expressed strong concerns over a new land border law to be passed by China, Beijing said it hoped “relevant countries” would not make “wanton speculation over normal legislation”. Responding to India’s concerns, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Thursday it “hopes relevant countries will abide by norms of international relations and refrain from wanton speculations on …

Don’t use new law to justify LAC moves, India tells China
3 years, 2 months ago

Don’t use new law to justify LAC moves, India tells China

The Hindu  

China must not use its new “Land Boundary Law” to justify any actions that alter the situation at the Line of Actual Control, said India, in a strongly worded statement that expressed “concern” over the law. The government called the law a “unilateral move”, and said it could have no bearing on existing arrangements between both sides, as India and …

India expects China to work on early resolution of remaining issues along LAC in eastern Ladakh
3 years, 3 months ago

India expects China to work on early resolution of remaining issues along LAC in eastern Ladakh

India Today  

India on Thursday said it expects China to work towards an early resolution of the remaining issues along the Line of Actual Control in eastern Ladakh while fully abiding by bilateral agreements and protocols. Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said India has reiterated through statements that the "provocative" behaviour and “unilateral” measures by the Chinese side resulted in …

India rejects China’s accusations on border crisis
3 years, 3 months ago

India rejects China’s accusations on border crisis

The Hindu  

India on Friday said it rejected comments made by China’s Foreign Ministry blaming it for “trespassing” across the Line of Actual Control and causing last year’s clash in the Galwan Valley. “Over the years, a series of treaties and agreements signed by China and India on maintaining peace and tranquility along the LAC have played an important role in upholding …

Issue is whether China will live up to commitments: Jaishankar on Ladakh
3 years, 6 months ago

Issue is whether China will live up to commitments: Jaishankar on Ladakh

India TV News  

Amid an apparent lack of progress on disengagement from some friction points along LAC in Ladakh, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said that the issue is whether China will live up to the earlier commitments and if the relationship can be built on the basis of mutual sensitivity, mutual respect and mutual interest. The minister, who spoke at the …

Construction on 'own territory' normal, says China on report of building village in Arunachal Pradesh
3 years, 11 months ago

Construction on 'own territory' normal, says China on report of building village in Arunachal Pradesh

Firstpost  

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying also told a media briefing that Beijing has never recognised Arunachal Pradesh, terming the Indian state ‘illegally established on Chinese territory’ Beijing: China’s construction activities on “its own territory” is “normal” and is entirely a matter of sovereignty, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said in Beijing on Thursday, reacting to a report about China building …

Congress MPs question reports on Chinese construction at Arunachal border
3 years, 11 months ago

Congress MPs question reports on Chinese construction at Arunachal border

The Hindu  

Congress MPs on Monday said reports about Chinese construction activity on the Arunachal Pradesh border were very serious and asked the government to spell out its response. “Mr Tapir Gao MP, belonging to BJP, has alleged that deep into Arunachal Pradesh, in a ‘disputed area’ within Indian territory, the Chinese have built a 100-house village, a bazaar and a two-lane …

India-China relations at ‘most difficult phase in 30-40 years’
4 years, 1 month ago

India-China relations at ‘most difficult phase in 30-40 years’

Al Jazeera  

The two Asian giants have been deadlocked over the border in the Himalayan region of Ladakh since June this year. New Delhi, India – Relations between India and China are at the “most difficult phase” in the last three to four decades, India’s external affairs minister has said, as the months-long impasse over the border in the Himalayan region of …

As Ladakh Face-off Continues, China Constructs 3 Villages Near Arunachal Pradesh Border: Report
4 years, 1 month ago

As Ladakh Face-off Continues, China Constructs 3 Villages Near Arunachal Pradesh Border: Report

News 18  

In a step towards restating territorial claims, China has constructed at least three villages close to the tri-junction between India, China, and Bhutan, nearly 5kms from Bum La pass in Arunachal Pradesh. “China has been using a strategy of settling Han Chinese and Tibetan members of the Communist Party along the India border to strengthen its territorial claims and escalate …

China crosses India's red lines, fast-tracks construction of road and 2nd village inside Bhutan's territory
4 years, 1 month ago

China crosses India's red lines, fast-tracks construction of road and 2nd village inside Bhutan's territory

India Today  

China's People's Liberation Army seems adamant to continue with the present standoff in eastern Ladakh beyond winters - or much longer - possibly to tire out India. The latest satellite images released by space firm Maxar Technologies reveal the construction of road and civilian settlements, as claimed by China, inside Bhutan's territory. However, the latest satellite images clearly indicate that …

Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh integral part of country, China has no locus standi to comment: India
4 years, 2 months ago

Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh integral part of country, China has no locus standi to comment: India

India TV News  

Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, "have been, are, and would" remain an integral part of the country, asserted India on Thursday, insisting that China has no locus standi to comment on its internal matters. The comments by External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Anurag Srivastava came in response to China's contention that it does not recognise the union territory …

India building border infra, deploying military root cause of tension: China
4 years, 2 months ago

India building border infra, deploying military root cause of tension: China

Hindustan Times  

India’s decision to develop infrastructure and deployment of troops along the border with China are the root causes of tension, the Chinese foreign ministry said on Tuesday, adding that Beijing is against New Delhi building military facilities close to the disputed boundary. “For some time, the Indian side has been ramping up infrastructure development along the border and stepping up …

Ladakh Union territory 'illegally' established: China after India builds 44 bridges in border areas
4 years, 2 months ago

Ladakh Union territory 'illegally' established: China after India builds 44 bridges in border areas

India Today  

A day after Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated 44 bridges in border areas, China issued a statement condemning the move and claimed that the Ladakh Union territory was "illegally established by India". "First, I want to make it clear, China doesn’t recognize Ladakh Union Territory, illegally established by India and also Arunachal Pradesh. INDIA BUILDS 44 BRIDGES AMID BORDER …

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