India asserts China illegally occupies J&K, Ladakh

India maintains that China has illegally occupied parts of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh since 1963 and objects to Chinese projects on Indian territory, while Beijing counters with its sovereignty claims. The MEA has reiterated that India raises sovereignty concerns and respects China’s sovereignty in principle, a stance highlighted after recent senior-level talks between Jaishankar and Wang Yi and in ongoing diplomatic engagements.