The Indian States Sharing Borders with China are___

Answer: The Indian States Sharing Borders with China are Jammu and Kashmir (now Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, and Himachal Pradesh.

India shares about 3,488 km long border with China. The border touches several states in the Northeastern and Northern states of India. Among them, the states of Jammu and Kashmir, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, and Himachal Pradesh have direct boundaries with China. In this article, let’s learn about the states that border China in detail and increase our understanding of geopolitics.

Jammu and Kashmir (Now Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh)

Jammu and Kashmir has been divided into Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. Therefore, in this article, when we say Jammu and Kashmir, we refer to both.. This is the longest border with China, stretching approximately 1,597 km. This includes the disputed land of Aksai Chin. Aksai Chin is administered by China but claimed by India. The border here is called the Line of Actual Control (LAC).

Sikkim

Another one of the Indian states sharing borders with China is Sikkim is a small northeastern state in India that shares a 220 km border with China’s Tibet (autonomous region). The area is important to India. However, we have faced several military tensions in the past. This includes the 2017 Doklam standoff (India stopped China’s road construction because the area, as per India and Bhutan, is a part of Bhutanese territory).

Arunachal Pradesh

Arunachal Pradesh shares about 1,126 km of border with China. China says Arunachal Pradesh is part of its territory, and even refers to it as South Tibet. India firmly contests this claim.  The McMahon Line divides the border here. This area has been a point of diplomatic friction between the two countries.

Himachal Pradesh

Himachal Pradesh shares a border with China that is about 200km long. The border lies in the Kinnaur and Lahaul-Spiti districts and has rugged terrain and high-altitude passes. This is a peaceful region, and remains important for India’s border management.

Another one of the Indian states sharing borders with China is Uttarakhand. This state also shares a 345 km border with China. Mainly, in the districts of Pithoragarh and Chamoli. The region includes the Lipulekh Pass, a significant trade and pilgrimage route.

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