Overview

• 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.