China on Monday (Jan 12) once again sought to lay claim to the Shaksgam Valley in Jammu and Kashmir, which India insists remains an 'integral and inalienable' part of its territory. Rejecting India's claim over the Shaksgam Valley, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said Beijing considers the area to be part of its territory. This comes as India on Friday (Jan 9) slammed the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, noting that it passes through Indian territory that is under forcible and illegal occupation of Pakistan.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/india-in-the-crosshairs-as-trump-announces-25-tariff-on-iran-trade-partners-protest-death-toll-rises-to-648-1768273204068">India in the crosshairs as Trump announces 25% tariff on Iran trade partners</a><h2>What did China claim?</h2>Responding to a question on border issues, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said that the Shaksgam Valley "belongs to China". She argued that China was well within its rights to carry out infrastructure construction there. Ning cited a boundary agreement signed between China and Pakistan in the 1960s, claiming that the borders between the two countries had already been demarcated. According to Mao, that agreement represented a legitimate settlement reached by two sovereign states.China's state-run Global Times quoted Mao as saying that the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, or CPEC, is an economic cooperation project aimed at boosting development and improving livelihoods in the region. She stressed that both the boundary agreement and CPEC do not alter China's long-standing position on the Kashmir issue.&nbsp;India, however, has firmly rejected that narrative.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ice-made-us-less-safe-minnesota-slams-trump-s-federal-invasion-sues-after-immigration-officer-kills-renee-good-1768271149205">Minnesota slams Trump's 'federal invasion,' sues after ICE kills Renee Good</a><h2>Who does the Shaksgam Valley belong to?</h2>"Shaksgam Valley is Indian territory", said External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal on January 9. New Delhi condemned China’s infrastructure activities in the Shaksgam Valley, calling them "illegal and invalid" and reiterating that the region is an integral part of India.Jaiswal noted that India "has never recognised the so-called China-Pakistan 'boundary agreement' signed in 1963," and said that "We have consistently maintained that the agreement is illegal and invalid".We do not recognise the so-called China-Pakistan Economic Corridor either, which passes through Indian territory, which is under forcible and illegal occupation of Pakistan," added the Indian MEA. Protesting China's attempts to change facts on the ground in the Shaksgam Valley, he underlined that the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh are "integral and inalienable" parts of India, adding that New Delhi has conveyed this "to Pakistani and Chinese authorities several times".The Shaksgam Valley lies north of the Siachen Glacier, bordering China's Xinjiang region to the north and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir to the south and west.&nbsp; &nbsp;

China has once again tried to illegally lay claim to India's Shaksgam Valley, citing a 1960s deal with Pakistan. India has consistently refuted the validity of the claims and insists that the Kashmir valley is an integral and inalienable part of its territory.

China on Monday (Jan 12) once again sought to lay claim to the Shaksgam Valley in Jammu and Kashmir, which India insists remains an 'integral and inalienable' part of its territory. Rejecting India's claim over the Shaksgam Valley, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said Beijing considers the area to be part of its territory. This comes as India on Friday (Jan 9) slammed the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, noting that it passes through Indian territory that is under forcible and illegal occupation of Pakistan. Also read | India in the crosshairs as Trump announces 25% tariff on Iran trade partners What did China claim? Responding to a question on border issues, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said that the Shaksgam Valley "belongs to China". She argued that China was well within its rights to carry out infrastructure construction there. Ning cited a boundary agreement signed between China and Pakistan in the 1960s, claiming that the borders between the two countries had already been demarcated. According to Mao, that agreement represented a legitimate settlement reached by two sovereign states. China's state-run Global Times quoted Mao as saying that the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, or CPEC, is an economic cooperation project aimed at boosting development and improving livelihoods in the region. She stressed that both the boundary agreement and CPEC do not alter China's long-standing position on the Kashmir issue. India, however, has firmly rejected that narrative. Also read | Minnesota slams Trump's 'federal invasion,' sues after ICE kills Renee Good Who does the Shaksgam Valley belong to? "Shaksgam Valley is Indian territory", said External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal on January 9. New Delhi condemned China’s infrastructure activities in the Shaksgam Valley, calling them "illegal and invalid" and reiterating that the region is an integral part of India. Jaiswal noted that India "has never recognised the so-called China-Pakistan 'boundary agreement' signed in 1963," and said that "We have consistently maintained that the agreement is illegal and invalid". We do not recognise the so-called China-Pakistan Economic Corridor either, which passes through Indian territory, which is under forcible and illegal occupation of Pakistan," added the Indian MEA. Protesting China's attempts to change facts on the ground in the Shaksgam Valley, he underlined that the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh are "integral and inalienable" parts of India, adding that New Delhi has conveyed this "to Pakistani and Chinese authorities several times". The Shaksgam Valley lies north of the Siachen Glacier, bordering China's Xinjiang region to the north and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir to the south and west.

China has once again tried to illegally lay claim to India's Shaksgam Valley, citing a 1960s deal with Pakistan. India has consistently refuted the validity of the claims and insists that the Kashmir valley is an integral and inalienable part of its territory.

China pushes illegal claim on India's Shaksgam Valley, hides behind Pakistan deal from 1960s

Indian Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday (May 2) reiterated the nation's stance on reported Chinese infrastructure activities in the Shaksgam Valley, in a part of illegally occupied Kashmir close to the Siachen Glacier.&nbsp;

During a press conference, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that India considers Shaksgam Valley to be "our territory" and the nation has "never accepted the so-called China-Pakistan boundary agreement of 1963 through which Pakistan unlawfully attempted to cede the area to China".&nbsp;

"I have consistently conveyed our rejection of the same. We have registered our protest with the Chinese side against illegal attempts to alter the facts on the ground. We further reserve the right to take necessary measures to safeguard our interests," Jaiswal said.&nbsp;

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Recently, the media reported, referring to satellite pictures, about the construction of&nbsp;road in the Shaksgam Valley. The images were captured by the European Space Agency.&nbsp;

The infra development by China could have security implications for India as it is a strategically key region that is part of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).&nbsp;

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The images indicated that the road was breaching the Indian border at Aghil Pass and entered the lower Shaksgam valley of Kashmir - a place which is less than 30 miles away from Siachen.&nbsp;

The construction work reportedly resumed this month, which advanced towards areas north of Siachen Glacier. The Chinese road was also seen approaching Aghil Pass.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Indian Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday (May 2) reiterated the nation's stance on reported Chinese infrastructure activities in the Shaksgam Valley, in a part of illegally occupied Kashmir close to the Siachen Glacier.

Indian Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday (May 2) reiterated the nation's stance on reported Chinese infrastructure activities in the Shaksgam Valley, in a part of illegally occupied Kashmir close to the Siachen Glacier. During a press conference, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that India considers Shaksgam Valley to be "our territory" and the nation has "never accepted the so-called China-Pakistan boundary agreement of 1963 through which Pakistan unlawfully attempted to cede the area to China". "I have consistently conveyed our rejection of the same. We have registered our protest with the Chinese side against illegal attempts to alter the facts on the ground. We further reserve the right to take necessary measures to safeguard our interests," Jaiswal said. Also read: WATCH: PM Modi targets Congress party after Pakistan leader's 'Rahul on fire' comment Watch the video here: #WATCH | On Chinese activities near Siachen, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal says, "We consider Shaksgam Valley to be our territory. We have never accepted the so-called China-Pakistan boundary agreement of 1963 through which Pakistan unlawfully attempted to cede the area to… pic.twitter.com/z8atFy5m2T — ANI (@ANI) May 2, 2024 × Recently, the media reported, referring to satellite pictures, about the construction of road in the Shaksgam Valley. The images were captured by the European Space Agency. The infra development by China could have security implications for India as it is a strategically key region that is part of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). Also read: Biden claims 'xenophobia' stalling economic growth in India, China, Japan The images indicated that the road was breaching the Indian border at Aghil Pass and entered the lower Shaksgam valley of Kashmir - a place which is less than 30 miles away from Siachen. The construction work reportedly resumed this month, which advanced towards areas north of Siachen Glacier. The Chinese road was also seen approaching Aghil Pass. (With inputs from agencies)

India: Shaksgam Valley 'our territory', MEA registers protest with China over 'altering facts'

In a new construction activity by China that could be seen as a provocation to India, China is constructing a new road near Line of Control area news Siachen says a defence ministry report accessed by Zee News.

Made from the northern bank of Shaksgam valley, the new road will give directed access to Line of control area near Siachen to the Chinese army.

Construction activities of a military post in Shaksgam valley were also reported.

According to report the initial stretch of the road will approximately be 21.3 km is completed with paved surface of 7-meter width.

The remaining 14.5 km of the road is still under construction.

The earlier detection of these activities is based on Google Earth Images where two new posts and five construction camps are seen astride a new road construction in Shaksgam Valley.

A total of two posts have been found from which post 1 is near the tri-junction of Pakistan occupied Kashmir, China and Shaksgam Valley boundaries at the river confluence of Oprang River and Shaksgam river.

Post 2 &nbsp;is located astride the new road approximately 20.5 km from the Post -1. It comprises a long building and a Watch Tower.

Sources say that the possible motive of such construction is to use this to take a step towards gaining claim over the sovereignty of Shaksgam Valley in future.

In view of China tacit support to Pakistan claim of Siachen up to the line of Karakoram Pass.

The Military implication of the activities in Shaksgam Valley with regard to Siachen Glacier cannot be ruled out as the Skasgam Valley runs along the northern watershed of&nbsp; 
the Karakoram Range which gives Chinese Army the access to Line of Control near Siachen.

Shaksgam Valley is part of Pakistan occupied Kashmir and it borders with Xinjiang province of China, as well as with the Siachen Glacier.&nbsp;

The valley was given by Pakistan to China in 1963 when they signed a boundary settlement agreement.&nbsp;

However, India does not recognise this agreement and considers the valley to be a part of the state of Jammu and Kashmir.

(Reported by Manish Shukla)

Made from the northern bank of Shaksgam valley, the new road will give directed access to Line of control area near Siachen to the Chinese army

In a new construction activity by China that could be seen as a provocation to India, China is constructing a new road near Line of Control area news Siachen says a defence ministry report accessed by Zee News. Made from the northern bank of Shaksgam valley, the new road will give directed access to Line of control area near Siachen to the Chinese army. Construction activities of a military post in Shaksgam valley were also reported. According to report the initial stretch of the road will approximately be 21.3 km is completed with paved surface of 7-meter width. The remaining 14.5 km of the road is still under construction. The earlier detection of these activities is based on Google Earth Images where two new posts and five construction camps are seen astride a new road construction in Shaksgam Valley. A total of two posts have been found from which post 1 is near the tri-junction of Pakistan occupied Kashmir, China and Shaksgam Valley boundaries at the river confluence of Oprang River and Shaksgam river. Post 2 is located astride the new road approximately 20.5 km from the Post -1. It comprises a long building and a Watch Tower. Sources say that the possible motive of such construction is to use this to take a step towards gaining claim over the sovereignty of Shaksgam Valley in future. In view of China tacit support to Pakistan claim of Siachen up to the line of Karakoram Pass. The Military implication of the activities in Shaksgam Valley with regard to Siachen Glacier cannot be ruled out as the Skasgam Valley runs along the northern watershed of the Karakoram Range which gives Chinese Army the access to Line of Control near Siachen. Shaksgam Valley is part of Pakistan occupied Kashmir and it borders with Xinjiang province of China, as well as with the Siachen Glacier. The valley was given by Pakistan to China in 1963 when they signed a boundary settlement agreement. However, India does not recognise this agreement and considers the valley to be a part of the state of Jammu and Kashmir. (Reported by Manish Shukla)

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China pushes illegal claim on India's Shaksgam Valley, hides behind Pakistan deal from 1960s

India: Shaksgam Valley 'our territory', MEA registers protest with China over 'altering facts'

China constructing 36 Km road for direct access to LoC near Siachen: Report