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Firstpost08-12-2025, 18:39

India warns travelers to China, seeks assurance after Arunachal woman's ordeal.

  • India advised citizens to exercise "discretion" when traveling to or transiting through China, following an incident at Shanghai airport.
  • An Indian woman from Arunachal Pradesh was reportedly harassed and detained for 18 hours at Shanghai airport, with Chinese officials questioning her passport's validity due to her birthplace.
  • India issued a firm message to Beijing, seeking assurances that Indian citizens will not be selectively targeted or harassed at Chinese airports.
  • The incident led to renewed diplomatic tension, with India reiterating that Arunachal Pradesh is an integral part of India and condemning the actions as a violation of international travel norms.
  • China denied the allegations, stating the traveler's lawful rights were fully protected, despite the woman's account of an 18-hour ordeal.

Why It Matters: India warns travelers to China after an Arunachal woman's ordeal, highlighting border dispute.

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