India-China in new spat over Arunachal Pradesh: What’s it all about?
Summary
India and China are in a disagreement after an Indian woman from Arunachal Pradesh was detained and allegedly harassed by Chinese airport officials in Shanghai. The officials claimed her passport was invalid because China views Arunachal Pradesh as part of its territory. This incident has reignited tensions over the long-standing territorial dispute between the two countries.Key Facts
- An Indian woman named Prema Wangjom Thongdok was held at Shanghai Pudong International Airport.
- Chinese airport authorities told her that her Indian passport was invalid because it listed Arunachal Pradesh as her birthplace.
- China claims Arunachal Pradesh as part of its territory and calls it southern Tibet.
- In prior years, China issued stapled visas to people from Arunachal Pradesh, refusing regular visas because it considers them Chinese.
- This incident led to Thongdok missing flights and losing travel-related money.
- The Indian consulate in Shanghai helped Thongdok leave China.
- Similar issues have happened before, affecting athletes from Arunachal Pradesh trying to attend events in China.
- The border dispute over Arunachal Pradesh dates back to the British Empire's time in India.
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