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.