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India names Arunachal Pradesh locations, risking China border tensions

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India has officially named 27 locations within Arunachal Pradesh, a region claimed by China, potentially complicating recent efforts to de-escalate border tensions. The Indian government stated the Survey of India issued these standard names for geographical and historical recognition. The list includes sensitive sites near the disputed Line of Actual Control, such as the Thag La pass and the village of Longju, which have historical significance in past conflicts between the two nations. AI

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India names Arunachal Pradesh locations, risking China border tensions

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Shi Jiangtao ·

    Why India’s new Himalayan border map threatens a fragile thaw in China ties

    New Delhi has issued names for 27 locations in Arunachal Pradesh on its official maps, including sensitive sites near the disputed border with China, in a move that an analyst warned could complicate efforts to repair bilateral ties. The Indian government announced the move on Fr…

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