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India Names 27 Locations in Arunachal Pradesh; China Media Criticizes Move
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 10 Aug 2026, 12:34 PM
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India has officially named 27 locations in Arunachal Pradesh, a move that has drawn criticism from Chinese media.
India has formally named 27 places in the northeastern state of Arunachal Pradesh, a step that is part of its administrative procedures for the region.
The decision has been met with strong criticism from Chinese media outlets, which described the move as provocative and a challenge to the disputed border area.
China’s coverage reflects the broader tensions between the two countries over Arunachal Pradesh, a region that both nations claim sovereignty over.
The decision has been met with strong criticism from Chinese media outlets, which described the move as provocative and a challenge to the disputed border area.
China’s coverage reflects the broader tensions between the two countries over Arunachal Pradesh, a region that both nations claim sovereignty over.