Overview

• China lodged a diplomatic protest with India over PM Narendra Modi's visit to Arunachal Pradesh, reiterating its claim over the region.
• India firmly rejected China's objections, asserting Arunachal Pradesh as an integral and inalienable part of India.
• The visit included the inauguration of the Sela Tunnel, aimed at providing all-weather connectivity to Tawang and enhancing troop movement along the border.
• China's objections are part of a long-standing boundary dispute, with both nations having a history of military standoffs along their border.
• Efforts to de-escalate tensions have largely failed, with no signs of a wider pullback of troops despite multiple rounds of talks.