Beijing Rattled: Salman Khan's 'Battle of Galwan' Teaser Sparks Fury Over 2020 Clash

• Salman Khan's upcoming film 'Battle of Galwan' teaser has angered China, which accuses it of misrepresenting the 2020 border clash.
• China's state-run media, Global Times, claims the film distorts history and falsely places Galwan Valley on its side of the LAC.
• The 2020 Galwan Valley clash was the deadliest India-China border confrontation in over 40 years, resulting in casualties on both sides, including Indian Colonel Santosh Babu.
• India maintains freedom of expression for filmmakers and states the government has no role in the film's production.
• The film, starring Salman Khan as Colonel Santosh Babu, is set for an April 2026 release; China's strong reaction highlights lingering discomfort over the incident.

Why It Matters: China's strong reaction to Salman Khan's Galwan film teaser reveals lingering discomfort over the 2020 border clash.