The Economic Times

Where is Shaksgam valley and why is it important? All about the fresh India-China friction and how Pakistan is involved

Shaksgam valley: After India asserted that Shaksgam valley is a part of Indian territory criticising China's infrastructure development projects in the region, Beijing has responded saying that construction in the Shaksgam valley is fully justified. Shaksgam valley was earlier occupied by Pakistan since 1947 before Islamabad illegally ceded it to Beijing. Shaksgam valley is claimed by India as part of the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir.