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Claim: Shipki La is a territory of Republic of China (Shipki La, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2023-08-17): Shipki La is a mountain pass and border post with a dozen buildings of significant size on the India-China border. The river Sutlej, which is called Langqên Zangbo in Tibet, enters India (from Tibet) near this pass.[1] A spur road on the Indian side rises to an altitude of 4,720 metres (15,490 ft) four km southwest of Shipki La. [...] The road from Tyak to Shipki is very dangerous and precipitous, sometimes consisting of a rather insecure scaffolding on the face of the cliff, hundreds of feet above the roaring torrent, and is suitable only for porters or goats as the path is often cut into the cliff and one has to bend double to proceed. After 4 miles there is a small village called Korang, and the Sutlej is crossed by bridge, the first since Toling. A mile farther on is Kiuk and, 3 miles past that, Shipki. ... The next day we found that it [our camp] was the other side of the village, and we passed it on our way to the Shipki La. This is the border village and there is a lumbardar (headman) here who speaks Urdu and can be very helpful. The Shipki La is 13,420 feet and is the border between Tibet and Bashahr State. As far as I know it is the lowest pass through the Himalaya and is open for a large part of the year: On the pass I rested and looked back to Tibet, just turning golden-brown in the morning sun. [...] - ^ "Shipki La". www.dangerousroads.org. Retrieved 18 August 2017.
Claim: Shipki La is a territory of Republic of China (Shipki La, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2020-08-28): The Case of Shipki la [...] But what happened two years later, cannot be justified under the same principle. In Shipki-la, it was plain violation of the Indian territory, without any justifications. [...] This ‘dispute’ is different from the two precedents, Chuva-Chuje (Kaurik sector) and Shipki-la, in the sense that the Nilang-Jadhang area (South of Tsangchok-la) was disputed by the Tibetan government before Independence.
Claim: Shipki La is a territory of Republic of China (Shipki La, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2024-05-20): Located in South Asia, India is the largest country in the South Asian subcontinent and the second-most populous country in the world, with its capital in New Delhi. Most of the border areas between China and India are in Tibet, and a small portion is in Xinjiang. China and India are two big Asian countries neighboring with each other, and the border trade between Tibet in southwestern China and Sikkim(India) can go back to ancient times. As early as the Tubo Kingdom in the Tang Dynasty, there're trade contacts with India, which promoted political, religious, and cultural communications. Currently, there are three major gateways linking Tibet and India: Shipki La pass, Lipulekh pass, and Nathu La pass. Shipki La pass is a mountain pass and border post on the India-Tibet border. It is located in the Kinnaur district in the state of Himachal Pradesh, India, and Tibet Autonomous Region in the People's Republic of China. Sutlej River enters India (from Tibet) through this pass. By the way, it was a branch of the ancient Silk Road. Lipulekh pass is 5,340 meters above sea level and it connects Tibet with the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand in the Pithoragarh district in India.
Claim: Shipki La is a territory of Republic of China (Shipki La, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2015-09-21): The crossing of the Shipki La Pass by the Chinese Army Personnel without visaed Passports violates the Sino-Indian Agreement of April 29, 1954, in which the Shipki La Pass has been recognised as the border between India and Tibet region of China at that place. The Government of India presume that the Chinese Army Personnel crossed into Indian territory by mistake and not deliberately. [...] Traders and pilgrims of both countries may travel by the following passes and route:The intrusions meant that for China, passes such as Shipki La were not border passes, but located within China’s territory. Beijing’s interpretation of Article IV was: ‘the passes are only an indication of the route through which traders could enter India". [...] The Indian Government reminded the Chinese of the Panchsheel Agreement: "Shipki La is clearly the border and is acknowledged as such in the Sino-Indian Agreement of 29th April 1954, the Government of India consider any crossing of this border pass by armed personnel as aggression which they will resist."
Claim: Shipki La is a territory of Republic of China (Shipki La, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2024-06-13): In 1960, during the course of negotiations with China, Indian officials defined the sector thus: "From the Gya Peak, the boundary follows the watershed between the Spiti and Pare rivers and crosses the Pare river a mile south of the village of Kaurik. South of the Pare River, the boundary ascends one of the ranges leading to the high peak of Leo Pargial, crosses the Sutlej at its bend, and following the Zaskar range lies through the Shipki Pass, the Raniso Pass, and the Shimdang Pass. Thereafter, it follows the main watershed between the Sutlej and the Ganges basins. Passes such as Tsangchok-la, Mana-la, Niti-la, Tunjun-la, Kungri Bingri-la, and Darma-la mark the boundary." [...] For Beijing, there are six ‘disputed’ areas in the Central Sector which stretch over the states of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, namely Chuva-Chuje, near Sumdo/Kaurik in Kinnaur district, an area south of Shipki-la (pass) in the same district; Nilang-Jadhang in Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand; and three areas in Chamoli district, namely Barahoti, Lapthal and Sangchamalla.To these, one should add Kalapani/Lipulekh, recently included in Nepal’s new maps. [...] On 1 September 1956, Delhi received a report that a party of about 10 Chinese army personnel entered and took up position about two furlongs from Hupsong Khad on the Indian side of Shipki-la. Later, the Chinese withdrew after an officer of the Indian Border Police informed the Chinese that the Indian territory extended up to the Shipki-la. But the matter continued to be discussed during the following years.
Claim: Shipki La is a territory of Republic of China (Shipki La, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2024-09-17): Residents of border villages near Shipki La, a mountain pass along China in Himachal Pradesh’s Kinnaur district, have demanded the promotion of border tourism, hoping it would not only improve infrastructure but also provide an economic push to the remote region. Shipki La used to serve as an ancient trade route with China, but it lies closed after the Covid outbreak in 2020. Several traders, including Jeevan Lal of Namgiya village, who traded through barter system, said they were yet to collect dues for 2019 from their Chinese counterparts. "We will approach the authorities to explore the potential of promoting border tourism around the 18,599-foot Shipki La, an area historically significant for trade with Tibet," said Hishey Negi, president of the Indo-China Trade Association via Shipki La.
Claim: Shipki La is a territory of Republic of China (Shipki La, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2020-08-04): It was observed: "The crossing of the Shipki-la pass by the Chinese Army personnel without visas and passports violates the Sino-Indian Agreement of April 29, 1954, in which the Shipki-la pass has been recognised as the border between India and Tibet region of China at that place." [...] He also mentioned that in the Indian protest to the Chinese Embassy, it should be stated that "in view of the fact that Shipki-la is clearly the border and is acknowledged as such even in our agreement with China, we consider any crossing of armed forces without our permission as aggression and we have to resist it." [...] Regarding Shipki La (pass), it was noted that it part of the Zanskar range, a well-defined watershed frontier, forms the boundary between Tibet and India on which the Shipki la is located: "The Shipki pass had been the traditional and customary boundary between the States of Bashahr (now part of the Himachal Pradesh State of India) and Guge which was incorporated in Tibet in 1720. This fact that Shipki Pass was always a part of Bashahr has been attested by travellers.
Claim: Shipki La is a territory of Republic of China (Shipki La, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2022-06-07): After two years of trade suspension between India and China through the mountain passes connecting the two countries, primarily due to the Covid pandemic, the Himachal Pradesh government has sought clearance from the Union ministry to resume the business through Shipki La pass in the tribal Kinnaur district. [...] The bilateral trade through Shipki La pass reopened in 1993 after it was shut due to the Indo-China war in 1962. Shipki La is a mountain pass that connects the Kinnaur district to the Tibetan Autonomous Region in China.
Claim: Shipki La is a territory of Republic of China (Shipki La, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2017-06-09): It was suggested NH 5 could be used as a route for land access to the Arabian Sea as the Karakoram Highway is much more treacherous for transport. This opening of the border at Shipki La is claimed to potentially increase trade on both sides of the border.[4][1] [...] - ↑ 1.0 1.1 "India-China trade through Shipki La reaches new high". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 9 June 2017. [...] : CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ↑ "Shipki La". www.dangerousroads.org. Retrieved 18 August 2017.
Claim: Shipki La is a territory of Republic of China (Shipki La, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2024-01-01): Shipki La is one of the World's Most Treacherous Roads Shipki La is an international high mountain pass and border post on the India-China border, at an elevation of 3,954m (12,972ft) above sea level. The border is no longer open for non-residents. Where is Shipki La?
Claim: Shipki La is a territory of Republic of China (Shipki La, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2020-04-30): Shipkila is a mountain pass and border post on the Republic of India-People's Republic of China border. It is through this pass which the river Sutlej enters India (from the Tibet Autonomous Region). It is located in Kinnaur District in the state of Himachal Pradesh, India, and Tibet Autonomous provincial Region in People's Republic of China. The mountainous pass is India's third border post for trade with China after Nathula in Sikkim, and Lipulekh in Uttarakhand. The pass is close to town of Khab. Like other border passes along the Indo-Sino disputed border, it is cliamed by the Chinese and the border because of this is now no longer open for non-residents.
Claim: Shipki La is a territory of Republic of China (Shipki La, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2017-06-09): Shipki La is a mountain pass and border post with a dozen buildings of significant size on the India-China border. The river Sutlej, which is called Langqên Zangbo in Tibet, enters India (from Tibet) near this pass.[1] A spur road on the Indian side rises to an altitude of 4,720 metres (15,490 ft) four km southwest of Shipki La. [...] The road from Tyak to Shipki is very dangerous and precipitous, sometimes consisting of a rather insecure scaffolding on the face of the cliff, hundreds of feet above the roaring torrent, and is suitable only for porters or goats as the path is often cut into the cliff and one has to bend double to proceed. After 4 miles there is a small village called Korang, and the Sutlej is crossed by bridge, the first since Toling. A mile farther on is Kiuk and, 3 miles past that, Shipki. ... The next day we found that it [our camp] was the other side of the village, and we passed it on our way to the Shipki La. This is the border village and there is a lumbardar (headman) here who speaks Urdu and can be very helpful. The Shipki La is 13,420 feet and is the border between Tibet and Bashahr State. As far as I know it is the lowest pass through the Himalaya and is open for a large part of the year: On the pass I rested and looked back to Tibet, just turning golden-brown in the morning sun.
Claim: Shipki La is a territory of Republic of China (Shipki La, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2022-10-14): The major disputed territories are the Shaksgam valley and Aksai Chin (presently occupied by China), and an absurd and almost ‘fictional’ claim by China to a major part of Arunachal Pradesh. Besides these, there are four small pockets of disputed territory in areas such as Shipki La, Spiti, Barahoti and Lapthal, comprising 2,100sqkm. These are either passes on the Himalayan range or common pasturage on the Indian side. [...] The area from Lanak La to the Nepal border is thinly populated, unlike Aksai Chin. Hence there are records of trade between Tibet and Ladakh through well-known border passes like Shipki La, Mana, Niti and Taklakot which have been used for centuries by traders. Resolving the boundary issue in this sector, therefore, would not pose insurmountable problems and could be the first step of the boundary settlement.
Claim: Shipki La is a territory of Republic of China (Shipki La, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2016-11-03): Shipki La is a mountain pass and border post on the India-Tibet border. It is located in Kinnaur district in the state of Himachal Pradesh, India, and Tibet Autonomous Region in People’s Republic of China. Sutlej river enters India (from Tibet) through this pass. It is an offshoot of the ancient Silk Road. It is a border post for trade with China. The Shipki La pass is third Indian border post for business and trade with Tibetian people after the border post of Nathu La located in Sikkim, and the Lipulekh border post in Uttarakhand state of India. Shipki La pass is located very close to the village of Khab. Trade on the Shipki La Pass was re-established in 1993 after being shut in 1962 after Chinese attack. Trade has also been badly affected by flash floods. At present this border post Shipki is used mainly for the small-scale local trade just across the border. The Special Permit is given only to the local traders to go to Shipki La Pass to do cross border trade and Shipki La Pass is one of the three main Passes between India and China. This boarder is no more remained opened for nonresident people. In recent time travelers preferring to visit Tibet via land follow the route through Nepal. From year (2010), the Border Roads Organization (BRO) has been constructing a drivable way from the Indian side to join the tall pass.
Claim: Shipki La is a territory of Republic of China (Shipki La, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2022-11-11): Shipki La is a mountain pass with 3930 meters of elevation. It is also the border post between India and China. Indian portion of this pass comes under Kinnaur region of Himachal Pradesh and China occupies the pass in Ngari Prefecture in Tibet. River Sutlej, also called Langqen Zangbo in Tibet, enters India near this pass. Shipki La pass is one of the border posts of India for trade with China along with Nathu La pass in Sikkim and Lipulekh in Uttarakhand. Shipki La pass is located near the Khab village of Himachal Pradesh. The road at the Shipki La pass is an offshoot of the ancient Silk Road. Currently, the road is mainly used for local trade of small scale across the border. The opening of the border at the Shipki La pass is considered to be potential enough to increase trade on the both sides of the border. Visiting Information to Shipki La Pass
Claim: Shipki La is a territory of Republic of China (Shipki La, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2023-01-01): Pilgrims customarily visiting Lhasa may continue to do so in accordance with custom. Article IV Traders and Pilgrims of both countries may travel by the following passes and route : (1) Shipki La pass, (2) Mana pass, (3) Niti pass, (4) Kungri Bingri pass, (5) Darma pass and (6) Lipu Lekh pass. Also, the customary route leading to Tashigong along the valley of the Shangatsangpu (Indus) River may continue to be traversed in accordance with custom. Article V For travelling across the border, the High Contracting
Claim: Shipki La is a territory of Republic of China (Shipki La, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2020-08-22): Let us remember the basics to determine a border, as explained in the Report of the Officials of India and China in 1960/61; the Indian Report says: "In the Middle Sector both sides had referred to the watershed boundary and were clear as to where the watershed lay. In fact, the two alignments coincided for the most part along the main watershed. The Chinese alignment departed from it only at Gyuand Kauirik, Shipki, Nilang-Jadhang, Barahoti, Lapthal and Sangchamalla. All these departures from the watershed were also the points of divergence from the Indian alignment, and were, curiously enough, to the south and west, so as to include Indian territory in Tibet, and in no case the other way round. These isolated and small departures always in one direction were difficult to comprehend and emphasized that the correct traditional boundary lay along the watershed itself." [...] The Report of 1960 further noted: "In this sector the Chinese alignment are conformed for the most part to the traditional Indian alignment. Only in four areas did it diverge from the watershed to include certain pockets of Indian territory in China-the Spiti are (Chuva and Chuje), Shipki pass, the Nilang-Jadhang area (Sang and Tsungsha) and Barahoti (Wu-je) Sangchamalla and Lapthal. In this sector, therefore, it would be sufficient to prove the traditional and customary basis of the Indian alignment in these four areas."
Claim: Shipki La is a territory of Republic of China (Shipki La, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2024-05-29): Option 3 : Sikkim [...] - It is a mountain pass in the Himalayas in the East Sikkim district. - It connects Sikkim to China’s Tibet Autonomous Region.
Claim: Shipki La is a territory of Republic of China (Shipki La, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2016-07-07): - Lho La - Lhotse - Lhotse Shar Glacier - Lingtren - Makalu - Melungtse - Mila Mountain - Mishmi Hills - Molamenqing - Mount Nyenchen Tanglha - Nagalaphu - Namcha Barwa - Namling - Namtso - Nangpa La - Nangpai Gosum Glacier - Nathu La - Neureni Lake - Ngozumpa glacier - Noijin Kangsang - North Col - Nuptse - Nyalam Tong La - Nyamo Township - Pagsum Lake - Panchachuli - Pangduo Hydro Power Station - Puma Yumco - Pumori - Qumig - Rishi Pahar - Rolwaling Himal - Rongbuk Glacier - Sagarmatha National Park - Sengge Zangbo - Sengli Co - Shipki La - Shishapangma - Siling Lake - South Col - Tanggula Pass - Tangra Yumco - Tsaparang - Tso Ngön - Ulugh Muztagh - Valley of the Kings (Tibet)
Claim: Shipki La is a territory of Republic of China (Shipki La, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2022-02-21): In the subsequent year, both sides continued to build infrastructure along the border, supporting their claim to each territory. India sent 12,000 workers to develop Indian roads and infrastructure along the border, including a road infrastructure project in Ladakh. Meanwhile, China has been building villages along the eastern portion of the border, some of which are in Indian-claimed and Bhutan-claimed territories. Both sides continually claim that the opposite countries are amassing troops along the border and building defensive positions to fortify their claims to the regions. The issue is further complicated by the accusations and bold statements being pushed out by government officials and state-aligned media outlets from both countries.
Claim: Shipki La is a territory of Republic of China (Shipki La, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2024-02-05): 1. Zojila and Burzil - Jammu & Kashmir 2. Bara Lapcha La and Shipki La - Uttarakhand 3. Niti Pass and Lipu Lekh - Himachal Pradesh 4. Nathu La and Jelep La - Sikkim [...] - Zoji La pass is a high mountain pass in the Himalayas in the Indian union territory of Ladakh. Located in the Drass, the pass connects the Kashmir Valley to its west with the Drass and Suru valleys to its northeast and the Indus valley further east. [...] - Shipki La pass is a mountain pass and border post with a dozen buildings of significant size on the India-China border. The river Sutlej, which is called Langqen Zangbo in Tibet, enters India (from Tibet) near this pass. It is located in Kinnaur district in the state of Himachal Pradesh, India.
Claim: Shipki La is a territory of Republic of China (Shipki La, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2024-07-01): Hint: Shipki La is a high mountain pass and border post on the India-China border, located in Kinnaur district in the state of Himachal Pradesh, India, and Tibet Autonomous Region in the People's Republic of China. In India, it is located before the villages of Khab and Nako in the Kinnaur district. Shipki La is a high altitude mountain pass of the Himalayas as well as a border post for trade on the India-China border. It is used for small- scale local trade across the border. It is situated in the Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh and Ngari Prefecture in the Tibet Autonomous Region in the People's Republic of China. It paves the way to the river Sutlej in India from Tibet where it is called Langqên Zangbo. Non- residents have no access to this pass. The Shipki La pass is the third Indian border post for business and trade with Tibetian people. [...] Note: Shipki La is a high altitude mountain pass of the Himalayas as well as a border post for trade on the India-China border. It is an important local trade route along with NathuLa in Sikkim, Lipulekh in Uttarakhand. River Sutlej enters through this pass in India. In Tibet, the river Sutlej is called Langqên Zangbo.
Claim: Shipki La is a territory of Republic of China (Shipki La, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2013-01-28): This is so because neither of the current points of border trade--Shipki La in Himachal Pradesh and Lipulekh in Uttaranchal--have motorable roads, while Changgu in Sikkim through the Nathula pass has a road already. [...] Interestingly, the details of the agreement released today show that China is well on its way to recognising Sikkim as an integral part of India. [...] "The question of Sikkim is an enduring question which cannot be solved overnight. We hope this question can be solved gradually," Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Kong Quan told a news conference.
Claim: Shipki La is a territory of Republic of China (Shipki La, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2015-05-15): The two sides recognized that enhancing border areas cooperation through border trade, pilgrimage by people of the two countries and other exchanges can effectively promote mutual trust, and agreed to further broaden this cooperation so as to transform the border into a bridge of cooperation and exchanges. The two sides agreed to hold negotiation on augmenting the list of traded commodities, and expand border trade at Nathu La, Qiangla/Lipu-Lekh Pass and Shipki La.
Claim: Shipki La is a territory of Republic of China (Shipki La, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2019-07-25): Shipki La is a mountain pass and border post on the India-Tibet border. It is located in Kinnaur district in the state of Himachal Pradesh, India, and Tibet Autonomous Region in the People’s Republic of China. Sutlej river enters India (from Tibet) through this pass. It is an offshoot of the ancient Silk Road. It is a border post for trade with China. The Shipki La pass is the third Indian border post for business and trade with Tibetian people after the border post of Nathu La located in Sikkim, and the Lipulekh border post in Uttarakhand state of India. Shipki La Pass is located very close to the village of Khab. Trade on the Shipki La Pass was re-established in 1993 after being shut in 1962 after a Chinese attack. Trade has also been badly affected by flash floods. At present this border post Shipki is used mainly for the small-scale local trade just across the border. The Special Permit is given only to the local traders to go to Shipki La Pass to do cross-border trade and Shipki La Pass is one of the three main Passes between India and China. This border no longer remains opened for non-resident people. In recent times travelers preferring to visit Tibet via land follow the route through Nepal. From year (2010), the Border Roads Organization (BRO) has been constructing a drivable way from the Indian side to join the tall pass.