00:00 China has unveiled a fourth list of 30 new names of various locations in India�s Arunachal
00:10 Pradesh, intensifying its assertion over the Indian state.
00:13 Despite India�s firm rejection of China�s renaming efforts, reaffirming Arunachal Pradesh
00:18 as an integral part of the nation, Beijing persists in its claim over the region.
00:23 Released by the Chinese Ministry of Civil Affairs under the term �Xagnan�, the Chinese
00:30 denomination of Arunachal Pradesh, the list aims to standardize the geographical names.
00:34 These names are slated to come into effect from 1 May, with strict measures in place
00:39 to prevent the use of foreign language that may undermine China�s territorial claims.
00:44 These initiatives follow an earlier release of similar lists in 2017, 2021 and 2023, indicating
00:50 a persistent effort to assert control over the disputed region.
00:54 Recent tensions escalated after China launched a diplomatic protest against PM Modi�s visit
00:59 to Arunachal Pradesh, during which he inaugurated the Selan Tunnel, enhancing the connectivity
01:04 to the strategically insignificant Tawang region.
01:07 In response, Indian officials also retariated that Arunachal Pradesh is an inseparable part
01:13 of India dismissing China�s claim as baseless.
01:16 In India�s external affairs minister S.J. Shankar labelled China�s assertion as �ridiculous�
01:21 and emphasised the region�s undeniable affiliation with India.
01:24 Meanwhile, USA�s recognition of Arunachal Pradesh as Indian territory further drew condemnation
01:29 from China, which insisted that the boundary dispute is solely bilateral and unrelated
01:34 to Washington.
01:35 Critics have long denounced these efforts by China, arguing that the dispute should
01:39 be addressed through diplomatic negotiations rather than unilateral action.
01:44 Despite international scrutiny, China continues to assert its territorial claims through naming
01:49 conventions and diplomatic posturing.
01:51 The latest release of names sheds light on a broader strategy by China to exert unwanted
01:56 control over the contested region, emphasising adherence to its standards and regulations.
02:01 The Council�s revised regulation, Place Names, issued in April 2022, further solidified
02:06 China�s authority in managing geographical nomenclature within its territory.
02:10 As tensions between India and China over Arunachal Pradesh remain, diplomatic channels remain
02:15 open for dialogue and negotiation.
02:17 However, China�s unilateral action continues to exacerbate the situation, raising concerns
02:22 about the regional stability and the prospect of a solution via peace.
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