Aksai Chin

Aksai Chin is a disputed region located in the northern part of India, near the borders with China and Pakistan. It covers about 38,000 square kilometers and is primarily a high-altitude desert. The territory has been a point of contention between India and China since the 1950s, especially after their war in 1962, when China gained control of the area. India claims Aksai Chin as part of its union territory of Ladakh, while China considers it part of its Xinjiang region. The ongoing dispute reflects broader geopolitical tensions between the two countries.