‘In recorded history, Ladakh was never a part of China’: Ladakh leaders reject China’s recent statement
Ladakh leaders, including the Leh Apex Body and Ladakh Buddhist Association, have strongly rejected recent Chinese claims regarding the region's history. They reaffirmed that Ladakh has historically been an integral part of India and condemned China's attempts to rename geographical features.
Why it matters
This highlights the ongoing territorial tensions between India and China and the role of local leadership in asserting national sovereignty in border regions.
‘In recorded history, Ladakh was never a part of China’: Ladakh leaders reject China’s recent statement left Leh Apex Body (LAB) co-chairman Chering Dorjay Lakrook. File ladakhbuddhistassociation.org ladakhbuddhistassociation.org https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/628t7m/article71587494.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/President-27122412502896.jpg Chinese Foreign Ministry said earlier that China has never recognised Ladakh Srinagar Leh Apex Body (LAB) co-chairman Chering Dorjay Lakrook on Thursday (October 15, 2026) “strongly condemned” the recent statement of China on Ladakh and pledged to see China-occupied Aksai Chin as part of India. “We strongly condemn and reject China’s statement on Western Ladakh. China should be careful with their remarks. Never in recorded history, Ladakh was a part of China. We appeal to the Government of India to condemn it in strongest terms,” said Mr. Lakrook, who also heads the Ladakh Buddhist Association (LBA). Mr. Lakrook said people of Ladakh were “living happily with India”.
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