India issues China travel advisory after passport validity dispute

• India advised its nationals to exercise discretion when traveling to or transiting through China.
• The advisory follows the detention of an Indian woman from Arunachal Pradesh at Shanghai airport on November 21.
• Chinese authorities reportedly refused to recognize her Indian passport during a transit halt, leading to her detention.
• India expects China to assure that Indian citizens won't be selectively targeted, arbitrarily detained, or harassed during transit.

Why It Matters: It warns Indian travelers about potential risks in China.