# China rejects India’s illegally established ‘Arunachal Pradesh’

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- CGTN, 2026-08-10 13:14 UTC
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> A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Monday that China does not recognize the so-called “Arunachal Pradesh.” The spokesperson described the territory as having been illegally established by India. Beijing’s wording rejects both the designation and India’s action in setting it up. The statement presents China’s position as firm and categorical.

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