Our response to media queries on the so called 2023 “standard map” of China:https://t.co/OZUwNRNrit pic.twitter.com/sAmy20DEa6
— Arindam Bagchi (@MEAIndia) August 29, 2023
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:57pm on 29 Aug 2023,Tuesday India
India has lodged a strong protest after China released its updated 2023 "standard map" on Monday, laying claims over disputed regions like Arunachal Pradesh and Aksai Chin. MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi stated India rejects these baseless claims that complicate boundary resolution. The new map shows Arunachal and Aksai Chin as Chinese territory despite firm objections. It also depicts Taiwan as part of mainland China and the contested nine-dash line in the South China Sea. India has repeatedly affirmed Arunachal as integral to its sovereignty. The map signals China's hardened stance on disputes amid regional tensions.
