India rejects China's renaming move

New Delhi asserted that baseless narratives and invented names will not change India's sovereignty over the region.

The move by Beijing is seen as a provocation that undermines ongoing efforts to stabilize bilateral ties.

India has consistently dismissed China's claims over Arunachal Pradesh, which it refers to as 'Zangnan.' The diplomatic spat occurs amid heightened regional tensions and a broader strategic competition between the two Asian giants.