India-China relations
India Affirms Arunachal Pradesh's Status Following Shanghai Airport Detention Incident
Dec 09, 2025 09:04 am CST
India's Ministry of External Affairs has firmly reasserted that Arunachal Pradesh remains an integral part of India following an incident where an Indian citizen was detained at Shanghai airport. The MEA has issued an advisory for Indian travelers to China after authorities questioned a passenger's documents because her birthplace was Arunachal Pradesh, an area China claims as its territory. This incident has highlighted ongoing territorial tensions amid gradually improving bilateral relations.
NCERT Class 7 Textbook Reveals How Pakistan-Backed Terrorism Impacts India's Regional Relations
Dec 09, 2025 02:37 am CST
A new chapter in NCERT's Class 7 Social Science textbook provides students with an in-depth analysis of India's complex relationships with neighboring countries, highlighting how Pakistan Army-supported terrorism has hindered bilateral relations while emphasizing ongoing diplomatic efforts with China and deep cultural connections with other South Asian nations. The comprehensive 31-page addition explores both historical ties and contemporary challenges in India's strategic position within the region.
India Issues Travel Advisory for Citizens Traveling to China Following Passport Dispute
Dec 08, 2025 09:49 pm CST
India's External Affairs Ministry has advised citizens to exercise caution when traveling to or transiting through China after an incident where a woman from Arunachal Pradesh was detained at Shanghai airport when authorities refused to recognize her Indian passport. The ministry has called on China to provide assurances that Indian travelers will not face selective targeting or arbitrary detention during transit through Chinese airports.
Border Peace Essential for India-China Relations: Foreign Minister S Jaishankar Explains Diplomatic Dynamics
Dec 06, 2025 03:29 pm CST
Foreign Minister S Jaishankar discusses how border stability has become a prerequisite for positive India-China relations, highlighting improved conditions since Modi-Xi meeting while acknowledging ongoing challenges in trade, investment, and transportation connections between the two nations.
India Condemns China's Detention of Arunachal Woman: Territorial Dispute Threatens Diplomatic Progress
Nov 27, 2025 02:59 am CST
India strongly protests China's 18-hour detention of an Arunachal Pradesh woman at Shanghai airport, reaffirming that the region is an "integral part" of India. The MEA warns such arbitrary actions undermine recent efforts to normalize bilateral relations following the 2020 border standoff, as both nations work toward rebuilding diplomatic ties through people-centric engagements.
Indian Woman from Arunachal Pradesh Detained at Shanghai Airport: A Diplomatic Standoff Between India and China
Nov 26, 2025 10:27 am CST
An Arunachal Pradesh woman, Pema Wang Thongdok, faced an 18-hour detention at Shanghai airport when Chinese officials refused to recognize her Indian passport, claiming her birthplace was "part of China." This incident has escalated into a diplomatic issue, with India firmly asserting its sovereignty over Arunachal Pradesh and lodging formal protests with China in both Beijing and New Delhi.
India Lodges Strong Protest After Chinese Officials Detain Arunachal Woman During Airport Transit
Nov 25, 2025 01:52 am CST
India has filed a formal diplomatic protest after an Indian woman from Arunachal Pradesh was detained for over 18 hours at Shanghai Pudong International Airport when Chinese officials refused to recognize her passport, claiming her birthplace was "Chinese territory." The incident, which occurred during a simple layover, has escalated into a significant diplomatic row with India calling China's actions "ludicrous" and a violation of international aviation conventions.
India Resumes Tourist Visas for Chinese Nationals After 5-Year Diplomatic Freeze
Nov 22, 2025 02:55 am CST
India has resumed issuing tourist visas to Chinese nationals worldwide after a five-year suspension following the 2020 Galwan clash. This diplomatic thaw includes restored direct flights and the revival of the Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimage, marking significant progress in normalizing relations between the two Asian powers after intense diplomatic engagement throughout 2025.
US Congress Body Exposes China's Disinformation Campaign Following India's Operation Sindoor
Nov 19, 2025 02:34 am CST
A US congressional advisory body has revealed that China orchestrated a sophisticated disinformation campaign after India's Operation Sindoor, using fake social media accounts and AI-generated images to undermine French aircraft sales while promoting its own military technology. The report highlights the ongoing strategic tensions between India and China, with particular focus on border disputes and China's opportunistic exploitation of regional conflicts.
Former R&AW Chief Vikram Sood Analyzes Global Power Dynamics and India's Strategic Positioning in "Great Power Games"
Nov 06, 2025 10:26 pm CST
Former R&AW chief Vikram Sood offers critical insights into India's geopolitical challenges and opportunities in his book "Great Power Games." Analyzing relationships with major powers including China, the US, Pakistan, and Afghanistan, Sood identifies China as India's immediate threat while suggesting strategic approaches for maintaining regional influence. Drawing from his 31-year intelligence career, he provides pragmatic perspectives on nuclear deterrence, domestic unrest, and the necessity of pursuing national interests through strategic international relationships despite ideological differences.