Archive · 12 Dec 2025
India raises Arunachal Pradesh issue with China over woman's detention
An Indian woman from Arunachal Pradesh was detained at a Chinese airport because she was born in Arunachal Pradesh, which China claims as its own.
The Indian government is very upset about this and has told China that Arunachal Pradesh is a part of India.
The woman was traveling to Japan with a valid passport.
India always helps its citizens who face problems abroad.
China and India have different opinions about where Arunachal Pradesh belongs, but India says it is definitely a part of India.
An Arunachal Pradesh-born Indian citizen was detained at Shanghai International Airport while transiting to Tokyo.
The Indian government strongly raised the issue with Chinese authorities in New Delhi and Beijing.
India reiterated that Arunachal Pradesh is an integral and inalienable part of India.
China refers to Arunachal Pradesh as 'South Tibet' and has long-standing claims over the region.
The government assured that the safety and security of Indians abroad is a top priority.
- Who
- An Arunachal Pradesh-born Indian citizen with a valid passport
- What
- Detention and alleged harassment at Shanghai International Airport
- When
- Recently (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Shanghai International Airport, China
- Why
- Over the mention of her place of birth, Arunachal Pradesh, which China claims as 'South Tibet'
- Indian Citizen
- Arunachal Pradesh-born woman with a valid passport
- Location of Incident
- Shanghai International Airport
- Destination
- Tokyo, Japan (via Seoul, South Korea)
- Government Response
- Strongly taken up with Chinese authorities in New Delhi and Beijing
- India's Position
- Arunachal Pradesh is an integral and inalienable part of India
- China's Claim
- Refers to Arunachal Pradesh as 'South Tibet'
- Government Priority
- Safety, security, and well-being of Indians abroad
