China Claims 'Sovereighty Rights' On Integral Parts Of Arunachal Pradesh
After India outrightly rejected China's attempt to rename places of Arunachal Pradesh, Beijing claimed its "sovereignty" over the region. In a press conference, China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said, "Zangnan (Arunachal Pradesh) is part of China's territory. In accordance with relevant stipulations of the administration of geographical names of the State Council, competent authorities of the Chinese government. India responded and said Arunachal will always be India's part.