China has refused to recognise India’s claim over Arunachal Pradesh, calling the region Chinese territory. Beijing refers to the area as Zangnan and considers it part of Southern Tibet.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun made the remarks during a press briefing. He also rejected attempts to give Indian names to locations carrying Chinese names.
China and India Maintain Conflicting Claims
China considers Zangnan part of the Tibet Autonomous Region. Meanwhile, India administers the region as Arunachal Pradesh and considers it an integral part of the country.
The territorial dispute remains linked to the wider China-India border issue. Beijing does not recognise the McMahon Line, which emerged from the 1914 Simla Convention.
India maintains that Arunachal Pradesh permanently belongs to its territory. New Delhi points to its administration, laws and local population to support its position.
Place Names Add to Border Dispute
China and India have repeatedly disagreed over place names across the disputed region. Beijing has issued standardised Chinese and Tibetan names for several locations.
Meanwhile, India continues using its own maps and official place names. New Delhi says these practices reflect its administration of the region.
The competing claims have remained a longstanding source of tension between the two countries. Both sides continue to maintain opposing positions over the disputed territory.
The latest Chinese statement again highlights the unresolved nature of the border dispute. It also reinforces Beijing’s rejection of India’s territorial claim over Arunachal Pradesh.
