Beijing Claiming Historical Control Of Galwan Valley

It is not the first time Beijing has claimed historical sovereignty over territories in other parts of the world however, – be they land-based or in international waters – the same modus operandi is frequently employed by the authorities in Beijing in territorial disagreements with multiple neighbors in East Asia, albeit oftentimes based on scant legal or historical evidence.

China’s foreign ministry went on to add “They deliberately made provocations in an attempt to unilaterally change the status quo of control and management. The Chinese border troops have been forced to take necessary measures to respond to the situation on the ground and strengthen management and control in the border areas.”