China and its disputed territorial, maritime claims

China has recently claimed Galwan Valley, where PLA and Indian troops were engaged in violent clashes last week. Beijing at loggerheads with various countries due to its disputed territorial maritime claims.

Hyderabad: China is the only country across the world that has disputed territorial claims with nearly all of its neighbours. Beijing's claims are based on its belief, not on treaties. Probably, it's the only country that lays sovereignty over an independent nation - Taiwan.

Dragon's claim trail begins from South-China Sea -- islands in East Asia disputed between multiple countries -- where Beijing has made Navy base, artificial islands and other massive infrastructure.

China- Philippines

Beijing claims a large portion of the South China Sea - territorial and maritime both. China has made Naval base, artificial islands and other massive infrastructure on the South China Sea.

China's disputed claims

China-India

Rejecting the McMahon Line, Beijing occupied 38,000 sq km of Indian territory during the 1962 war. China also lay claim over Ladakh and Arunachal Pradesh.

China's disputed claims

China-Japan

Beijing, Tokyo both lay claim over uninhabited islands, known as Senkakus in Japan and Diaoyus in China.

China's disputed claims

China- Nepal

Beijing claims some parts of Nepal dating back to the 1788-1792 war (Sino-Nepalese War).

China's disputed claims

China-Taiwan

Under its one-China policy, Beijing lays claim over Taiwan. It also threatens Taipei for its cementing ties with Washington.

China's disputed claims