Prema Wangjom Thongdok
Arunachal Woman's 18-Hour Shanghai Airport Ordeal: How China's Social Media Ban Prevented Help
Nov 25, 2025 07:44 pm CST
An Arunachal Pradesh-born UK resident, Prema Wangjom Thongdok, was detained for 18 hours at Shanghai airport when Chinese officials refused to recognize her Indian passport as valid. China's internet restrictions prevented her from contacting family or the Indian embassy, highlighting how social media bans can exacerbate international travel incidents.
Arunachal Woman Detained in China for 18 Hours: "Told to Apply for Chinese Passport" During Airport Harassment
Nov 25, 2025 02:06 pm CST
An Indian woman from Arunachal Pradesh was detained for 18 hours at Shanghai's Pudong Airport after Chinese officials claimed her Indian passport was invalid because they consider her birthplace part of China. The diplomatic incident has prompted a strong protest from India, highlighting ongoing territorial tensions between the two nations.