China says it does not recognise Union Territory of Ladakh


Source: indiatoday.in indiatoday.in

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Amid tensions at the LAC, the Chinese Foreign Ministry has stated it does not recognise the Union Territory of Ladakh. Chinese Foreign Ministry, in its statement, called the establishment of Ladakh by India illegal, adding that it opposes infrastructure construction in disputed border areas for military purposes. The situation in eastern Ladakh has been tense ever since 20 Indian soldiers were killed in a clash in Galwan Valley on June 15. The Chinese side acknowledged suffering casualties, but it is yet to divulge the details. According to an American intelligence report, the number of casualties on the Chinese side was...