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India Protests 18-Hour Detention of Arunachal Pradesh Woman at Shanghai Airport Amid Territorial Dispute with China
Nov 26, 2025 01:30 am CST
India has issued a strong diplomatic response after a woman from Arunachal Pradesh was detained for over 18 hours at Shanghai Airport when Chinese officials declared her Indian passport invalid, claiming her birthplace belongs to China. The incident has escalated tensions between the two nations, with India firmly rejecting China's territorial claims and citing violations of international aviation conventions.
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.

