U.S. Affirms Arunachal Pradesh as Indian Territory, Opposes China's Claims
The United States has officially recognized Arunachal Pradesh as part of India and strongly condemned China's territorial claims, emphasizing support for India amidst escalating tensions.
- The U.S. has strongly opposed China's unilateral attempts to advance territorial claims over Arunachal Pradesh, recognizing it as Indian territory.
- China's recent claims over Arunachal Pradesh, referring to it as South Tibet, have been firmly rejected by both the U.S. and India.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to Arunachal Pradesh and the inauguration of the Sela Tunnel have heightened tensions with China.
- India has consistently dismissed China's territorial claims and the renaming of locations within Arunachal Pradesh, asserting the state's integral status.
- The U.S. support for India in this dispute reflects a deeper alignment against China's territorial ambitions and strengthens the India-U.S. strategic partnership.