Tensions between China and India escalate as China renames 30 places in the disputed region of Arunachal Pradesh, sparking diplomatic friction. In response to India's objections, China asserts sovereignty over the area, renaming it Zingnan.
The move comes amidst ongoing border disputes, with both countries exchanging verbal volleys over territorial claims. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to Arunachal Pradesh further stoked tensions, as he inaugurated the strategic Silla Tunnel in the contested region.
China swiftly responded with a diplomatic protest, denouncing Modi's visit as an infringement on its territory. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin reiterated China's stance, asserting that Arunachal Pradesh belongs to China, and condemning India's unilateral actions.
The latest flare-up adds to the simmering tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbors, which have persisted since clashes erupted in Ladakh in 2020. With both sides maintaining a significant military presence along the border, the situation remains precarious, with no immediate resolution in sight.
