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international-relations1 year ago

US Affirms Arunachal Pradesh as Indian Territory Amid China Tensions

The U.S. has rejected China's claim over Arunachal Pradesh, asserting it as Indian territory and opposing unilateral attempts to advance territorial claims. This comes amid escalating border tensions between India and China, with the U.S. signaling solidarity with India in its competition with China. The dispute intensified after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a tunnel in Arunachal Pradesh, triggering sharp responses from Chinese officials. The U.S.'s stance reflects the strengthening India-U.S. relations and their alignment in the face of Chinese aggressions.

international-relations1 year ago

"China Condemns U.S. Recognition of Arunachal Pradesh as Indian Territory"

China strongly opposes the United States' recognition of Arunachal Pradesh as part of India, asserting that the boundary between China and India has not been delimited and is a matter for the two countries alone. Tensions persist over the contested border, with both India and China reinforcing their positions despite agreeing to hold talks.

international-relations1 year ago

"US Affirms Arunachal Pradesh as Integral Part of India Amid Indo-China Tensions"

The US State Department has declared its recognition of Arunachal Pradesh as part of India and strongly opposes any unilateral attempts to advance territorial claims in the region, which shares a border with China. This statement comes amid ongoing tensions between China and India, with both countries having fortified positions and deployed extra troops along their border since clashes in 2020. The US and India have been strengthening bilateral ties to counter China's influence in the Asian and Indo-Pacific regions, while the US and China have had their own tense relations over various issues.

international-relations2 years ago

India-China Border Row: China Bars Indian Athletes from Asian Games

Three Indian martial arts athletes from the state of Arunachal Pradesh, which China claims as its own territory, were prevented from traveling to the Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, due to a visa dispute. India accused China of denying them proper accreditation, while China denied this and stated that all athletes with legal documents are welcome. The athletes were reportedly left behind after their documents could not be downloaded, while the rest of the Indian delegation did not face any issues. This is not the first time such a dispute has occurred, as China has previously given stapled visas to athletes from Arunachal Pradesh, indicating its rejection of India's territorial claim. The ongoing border dispute between India and China over the Line of Actual Control (LAC) adds to the tensions.

international-relations2 years ago

China's New Map Sparks Controversy and Criticism

India's External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, criticized China for releasing a new map that includes Arunachal Pradesh and the Aksai Chin region as part of its territory. Jaishankar dismissed China's move as an "old habit" and stated that making "absurd claims" does not change the fact that these territories belong to other countries. China claims Arunachal Pradesh as part of its territory, a claim that India has consistently rejected.

politics2 years ago

China Condemns Indian Minister's Visit to Arunachal Pradesh as Violation of Territorial Sovereignty

China has criticized the visit of India's Home Minister Amit Shah to Arunachal Pradesh, which China claims as part of its territory. China views his activities in the area as violating Beijing's territorial sovereignty and not conducive to the peace and tranquility of the border situation. The two countries have had several skirmishes over the disputed border and clashes in mountainous regions in recent years have seriously strained ties.

international-relations2 years ago

India stands firm against China's attempts to rename disputed areas.

China has renamed 11 places in the disputed border region, including five mountains, in what it claims as its southern Tibet region, which includes Arunachal Pradesh, a state that India regards as its own. India has rejected China's attempt to rename places in the disputed area, stating that Arunachal Pradesh is an integral and inalienable part of India. The two countries have a long-standing border dispute, and tensions have escalated in recent years, with both sides deploying military forces close to each other.

politics2 years ago

China's renaming of Himalayan mountains sparks India's protests.

China has renamed several places in India's Arunachal Pradesh state, which Beijing also claims as part of Tibet, sparking protests from India. The Indian Foreign Ministry rejected the renaming of places in Arunachal Pradesh, saying it is an integral and inalienable part of India. The two countries have been in a territorial dispute for decades, with China and India laying opposing claims over swaths of territory along their 3,500-kilometer border. The frontier was never formally demarcated, and the two countries fought a war along parts of the border in 1962.

politics2 years ago

India stands firm against China's attempt to rename disputed areas.

India rejected China's renaming of places in Arunachal Pradesh, which China claims as part of its territory. China and India have a long-standing border dispute, and recent clashes have strained relations between the two countries. China's Ministry of Civil Affairs issued a statement renaming 11 places, including five mountains, in what China calls its southern Tibet region. India rejected the renaming, stating that Arunachal Pradesh is an integral and inalienable part of India. China's foreign ministry spokesperson said the name changes were within the scope of China's sovereignty.