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Ukrainian officials strongly oppose ceding the Donbas region to Russia, citing military, humanitarian, and political reasons, and emphasizing the region's strategic importance and the principle of Ukrainian sovereignty, making a land swap unlikely.
Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged his military to strengthen its readiness for "real combat" and deepen military training and preparation. This comes after China's recent display of force around Taiwan, which it blamed on Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen's meeting with US Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy. Xi also emphasized the need to improve the ability to respond to complex situations in a timely and appropriate manner and to resolutely defend China's territorial sovereignty, maritime rights, and interests.
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.