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China Illegally Occupies Indian Territories, Assert India's Ministry of External Affairs

From Hindustan Times · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Named sources Context piece
  • India's Ministry of External Affairs asserted its legitimate sovereignty concerns, stating China illegally occupies Indian territories.
  • The MEA spokesperson detailed China's "illegal occupation" of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh since 1963, including Chinese projects on Indian land.
  • This statement follows a meeting between Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar and Chinese counterpart Wang Yi, where India reiterated its positions on various issues.

India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has firmly stated that New Delhi, not Beijing, holds the legitimate sovereignty concerns regarding occupied territories. The assertion comes shortly after Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar met with his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, in Manila.

When it comes to sovereignty issues, it is actually India that should be and is raising them.

— Randhir JaiswalMEA Spokesperson asserting India's position on sovereignty concerns.

MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal emphasized India's consistent stance, stating, "India does not violate China's sovereignty in any manner and has been consistent." He directly addressed sovereignty issues, asserting that "it is actually India that should be and is raising them."

India does not violate China's sovereignty in any manner and has been consistent.

— Randhir JaiswalMEA Spokesperson addressing China's claims and India's adherence to international norms.

Jaiswal further elaborated on China's "illegal occupation of Indian territories in Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh since 1963," noting that India's claims over this land are "officially acknowledged even by China." He specifically pointed to Chinese projects situated on land India claims as its own, stating, "we object to that."

China has been in illegal occupation of Indian territories in Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh since 1963.

— Randhir JaiswalMEA Spokesperson detailing India's historical territorial dispute with China.

The MEA's remarks underscore India's position following Jaishankar's meeting with Wang Yi. While Chinese state media reported Jaishankar affirming India's unchanged positions on Taiwan and Xizang and respecting China's sovereignty, the MEA's subsequent press briefing highlights that India also has significant territorial and sovereignty grievances against China. India has consistently protested the 1963 Sino-Pakistan boundary agreement, under which Pakistan ceded territory to China, calling the pact "illegal and invalid."

Chinese projects exist on land in J&K that belongs to India and we object to that.

— Randhir JaiswalMEA Spokesperson highlighting specific objections to Chinese infrastructure development.
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Originally published by Hindustan Times in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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