China does not control any part of Arunachal Pradesh in practice; India administers the entire state, while China claims it as “South Tibet.”

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  <p><strong>Arunachal Pradesh</strong> — administered by India</p>
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  <p><strong>China’s position:</strong> claims the whole of Arunachal Pradesh, but does not govern it.</p>
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What this means

  • De facto control: India controls and administers Arunachal Pradesh.
  • China’s claim: China claims the whole state and labels it “Zangnan” or “South Tibet.”
  • Public map issue: Chinese official maps have repeatedly shown Arunachal Pradesh as Chinese territory, which India has protested.

Quick context

The dispute is part of the broader India-China border issue, tied to the Line of Actual Control and long-running territorial disagreements.

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