Aksai Chin Road

Aksai Chin Road is a strategic route connecting China and India across the high-altitude Aksai Chin region, which is disputed territory. It serves as a vital supply and movement corridor for China’s western territories and facilities. The road traverses difficult mountainous terrain at altitudes above 4,000 meters (13,000 feet), making construction and maintenance challenging. Its strategic importance has been a point of contention in the regional border dispute, as it facilitates Chinese military mobility, while India claims the area as part of its territory. The road symbolizes complex geopolitical tensions in the border region between the two nations.