The Disputed Border Names: A Proxy for a Larger Tension The Indian government's decision to formally name 27 sites in Arunachal Pradesh has reignited tensions between India and China, two Asian superpowers with a long standing dispute over the region.
China swiftly condemned this move as "illegal and invalid," citing its own claims to the area.
At issue is territorial sovereignty: India's naming of passes, settlements, lakes, and war memorials in Arunachal Pradesh is seen by Beijing as an attempt to reinforce its claims.