‘In recorded history, Ladakh was never a part of China’: Ladakh leaders reject China’s recent statement
China’s foreign ministry asserted that Ladakh has never been part of China in recorded history. Leaders from the Indian‑administered region rejected the comment, saying it disregards Ladakh’s historical and cultural connections and the current status under India. The exchange comes amid ongoing border tensions between India and China in the Himalayan frontier, a strategic region.