China Condemns India's Naming of 27 Sites in Arunachal Pradesh
China said the move could complicate border management as India counters repeated renaming claims with standard names for 27 locations and features.
- On Friday, India formally identified 27 locations in the border state of Arunachal Pradesh by their standard names on the official Survey of India map, reinforcing its sovereignty claim over the disputed region.
- China has been standardizing geographical names in the region since 2017, announcing 112 names as of April 2026, while Beijing refers to the area as Zangnan and claims it as part of China.
- Standardized names cover sites including the Dzo La, Riza La, Pukur La, and Thag La mountain passes, the Sambho Sarovar lake, and the Sher-e-Thapa Memorial, reflecting their historical and strategic significance.
- On Monday, the Foreign Ministry in Beijing condemned the move as "illegal and invalid," while state-run media warned the unilateral action undermines recent efforts to improve bilateral relations.
- Both nations recently concluded the 36th meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination on China-India Border Affairs in New Delhi, agreeing to maintain communication along their 3,488km frontier.
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‘Indisputable reality’: Centre dismisse China over naming places in Arunachal
The MEA also said the situation along its border with China would have a bearing on the broader bilateral relationship, reiterating that maintaining peace and tranquillity along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) is of “utmost importance”.
Arunachal integral to India, border peace vital for China ties: MEA
India stated border stability reflects broader bilateral ties with China. Arunachal Pradesh remains an inalienable and integral part of India. Beijing's objections to naming places were rejected by New Delhi. Both nations are working to rebuild ties after past clashes. Existing channels will be used to resolve outstanding border issues.
Arunachal is integral part of India, nothing can change this: MEA on Chinas fresh objections - The Tribune
The Ministry of External Affairs affirmed that Arunachal Pradesh is an "inalienable and integral part of India," rejecting China's attempt to rename locations. India officially standardised 27 strategic locations on Survey of India maps, dismissing Beijing's "fictitious" names as "vain and preposterous" attempts to alter reality.
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