China threatens India before Dalai Lama’s visit in Arunachal Pradesh
China warned today that it will take “necessary measures” to defend its territorial sovereignty and interests after India “obstinately” allowed the Dalai Lama to visit the “disputed” parts of Arunachal Pradesh causing “serious damage” to the bilateral ties.
China also lodged a protest with India’s Ambassador in Beijing Vijay Gokhale over the Dalai Lama’s visit.
“India in disregard to China’s concerns obstinately arranged the Dalai Lama’s visit to the disputed part of the eastern part of China-India border, causing serious damage to China’s interests and China-India relations,” Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying told reporters. China firmly opposes this move, she asserted.
“China’s stand on the eastern part of the borders is consistent and clear. India is keenly...