China’s recent unveiling of its updated “standard map” has ignited a diplomatic firestorm by incorporating disputed territories such as Arunachal Pradesh, Aksai Chin, Taiwan, and the contentious South China Sea regions. The release of this map on August 28 has not only raised diplomatic concerns but has also reignited longstanding disputes in the region. China’s … Read more
A stapled visa is an unconventional form of visa issued by China to Indian nationals from specific regions, particularly Arunachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir. Instead of stamping the visa directly onto the passport, a stapled visa is an unstamped piece of paper that is attached to a page of the passport with pins or … Read more
Washington: The White House has said the Biden administration is glad that both India and China quickly disengaged after clashing in Arunachal Pradesh’s Tawang sector. During a press briefing on Tuesday (local time), White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said that the US is closely monitoring the situation and encourages both sides to utilize existing … Read more