China condemned India's formal naming of 27 locations in Arunachal Pradesh, calling it self-deception and warning it could hinder border issue resolutions amidst improving ties.
China sees the move as an effort by India to assert its sovereignty over the region
Aug 10, 2026
09:52 am
What's the storyChina has slammed India's decision to officially name 27 places in Arunachal Pradesh on its map.
The move, which includes land, passes, a lake and a monument, is seen as an effort by India to assert its sovereignty over the region.
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