Aksai Chin

China releases new map; shows Aksai Chin, Arunachal as its territory

In what could lead to yet another diplomatic flare-up, China has released what it called the "2023 edition of the standard map" of the country showing Aksai Chin -- one of the two large disputed border areas between India and China -- and whole of Arunachal Pradesh within its territory, according to reports quoting local Chinese media.

Aug 29, 2023

China ramps up Galwan Valley defences after accusing Indian troops of trespassing

Boundary disputes between Asia's two biggest countries have been an intractable issue since the 1950s and multiple attempts have failed to resolve the 3488 km long border dispute.

May 18, 2020

Siachen Glacier tourism: India's geostrategic statement stuns Pakistan, China

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's announcement comes days ahead of October 31 when Ladakh will become a union territory following bifurcation of Jammu and Kashmir; development unlikely to go unnoticed by neighbours including Pakistan and China.

Oct 23, 2019

J&K Art 370 revocation does not impact LAC in Ladakh, Jaishankar tells Chinese FM Wang Yi

S Jaishankar told Chinese foreign minister that the matter concerning India's legislative decisions is an internal matter for India and the Chinese side should base its assessment on realities.

Aug 13, 2019

China building all-weather road near Siachen, in Kashmir's Shaksgam valley

After Doklam may be closing in on India from other strategic points. The latest reports say China has made considerable progress in a road construction project in the Shaksgam Valley in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.

Aug 2, 2018

China irked by US official's remark that Arunachal is an integral part of India

The Chinese foreign ministry in a written response said "intervention of any third party" in the Sino-Indian border dispute will "only complicate the issue."

May 4, 2016