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Source- The post is based on the article “Invented names: On India’s response to China’s fresh attempt to lay claim over parts of Arunachal Pradesh” published in the “The Hindu” on 5th April 2023.
Syllabus: GS2- Bilateral groupings and agreements
Relevance– India and China bilateral relationship
News– Recently, China has announced that it would rename 11 places in Arunachal Pradesh.
What are the factors behind this Chinese move?
It may be China’s reaction after the Indian Army failed a PLA attempt to take over a post at Yangtse in the Tawang sector in December 2022.
It may be in response to India’s decision to hold a G20 engagement group meeting on Innovation technology in Itanagar which the Chinese embassy had boycotted.
It reflects the low point in ties and the lack of meaningful dialogue for three years since the Chinese troops transgressed the LAC at Galwan in 2020. Political relations have not resumed despite many rounds of talks between two sides.
What is the way forward for India?
The government shows more clarity on the nature of its conversations thus far.
It should probe the reasons behind China’s moves and the motivation for its persistent aggressions. Otherwise, it will be hard to prepare for a future course of action.
