China reiterates its stance on new map, asks India to avoid misunderstanding.
India rejected the new map as a "serious violation" of its sovereignty and territorial integrity.
China Defends New Map, India Protests
China on Wednesday defended its release of a new map that
shows all of the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh, Aksai Chin, and the entire
South China Sea as part of Chinese territory.
The map, which was released by the Ministry of Natural
Resources, was met with a strong protest from India, which said it was a
"serious violation" of its sovereignty and territorial integrity.
China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said the
map was a "routine practice" and asked India to "refrain from
over-interpreting" it.
"It is a routine practice for China to exercise
sovereignty in accordance with the law," he said. "We hope the
relevant side can stay objective and calm, and refrain from over
interpreting."
India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said the
government was "very clear about what is our territory" and that
"making absurd claims does not make other people's territories
yours."
He said India would continue to "take all necessary
measures to protect its sovereignty and territorial integrity."
The release of the new map comes at a time of heightened
tensions between China and India over their disputed border. The two countries
have been locked in a standoff in the Ladakh region since 2020, and there have
been several clashes between their troops.
The new map is likely to further complicate relations
between the two countries.
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