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India Slams China's Move to Create New Counties in Aksai Chin: Escalating Territorial Disputes


Published on 2025-01-03 17:40:38 - MSN
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  • India has strongly protested China's creation of two new counties in Aksai Chin, a region that has been under illegal Chinese occupation since the 1950s. The announcement, made by China in the Xinjiang province,

The article discusses India's strong opposition to China's recent decision to establish new counties in the Aksai Chin region, which India claims as part of its territory. This move by China has escalated the ongoing territorial disputes between the two nations. The Indian Ministry of External Affairs has condemned the action, stating that it is an attempt by China to assert its claims unilaterally over areas that are under dispute. This development comes amidst heightened tensions following previous military standoffs and reflects the broader geopolitical contest in the region, where both countries have been increasing their military presence and infrastructure development. The article highlights the potential for further diplomatic and possibly military confrontations as both nations assert their sovereignty over the disputed area.

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