Why India’s new Himalayan border map threatens a fragile thaw in China ties

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India has released official names for 27 locations in Arunachal Pradesh near the disputed border with China, a move that could impact ongoing efforts to improve bilateral relations. This announcement comes shortly after India and China held border management talks aimed at maintaining peace along the Line of Actual Control.

New Delhi has issued names for 27 locations in Arunachal Pradesh on its official maps, including sensitive sites near the disputed border with China, in a move that an analyst warned could complicate efforts to repair bilateral ties. The Indian government announced the move on Friday, just a day after officials from the two countries held a working-level consultation in New Delhi to discuss border management and reaffirm the need for peace along the Line of Actual Control. Beijing has long...