Overview
- The Ministry of External Affairs asked Beijing to guarantee that Indians transiting Chinese airports will not be selectively targeted, detained or harassed.
- India advised its citizens to exercise due discretion when traveling to or through China in light of the recent incident.
- Prema (Pema) Wangjom Thongdok says she was held about 18 hours at Shanghai Pudong after officials questioned her Indian identity due to her Arunachal Pradesh birthplace, and she was released after Indian mission intervention.
- China rejected allegations of detention or coercion, with foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning saying the person's lawful rights were fully protected and that checks followed regulations.
- India lodged a strong demarche, saying the actions violated international air-travel norms and China’s 24-hour visa-free transit policy and warning such episodes erode trust as both sides try to stabilize ties.