China opposes India's move to designate 28 locations in Ladakh as strategic areas, asserting Ladakh is an inalienable part of India
India formally identified 28 strategic locations in Ladakh on its official map. China rejected the move, calling it illegal and invalid, and claimed western sector areas belong to China. The standoff includes key points like Gogra and Hot Spring, with India asserting Ladakh is part of its territory.
- China opposed India's naming of 28 locations in Ladakh and rejected the standardized names publicized by New Delhi.
- The Ministry of External Affairs said Ladakh is an integral part of India.
- India formally identified 28 strategic locations and geographical features in Ladakh on its official map.
- The Union home ministry announced standard names for 28 places and features in Ladakh.
- Gogra and Hot Spring were key points of friction during the 2020 standoff.
- China rejected India's designation of 28 strategic locations in Ladakh, calling the move illegal and invalid, and stated western sector areas belong to China.
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