Chinese military slams US for recognising Arunachal Pradesh as part of India

China's military criticized the US for asserting that Arunachal Pradesh is part of India, stating that India and China have mature mechanisms and communication channels to handle border issues. The US was accused of stoking disputes between countries for selfish gains. China reiterated its claim that Arunachal Pradesh is part of its territory, describing India's claim as "absurd" and "ludicrous." The Chinese military emphasized that Arunachal Pradesh has been China's territory since ancient times.