China rejects India’s protest over release of standard map

BEIJING (APP) - Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Wang Wenbin Wednesday rejected India’s protest over the release of standard map and hoped that the Indian side could stay objective and calm and refrain from over interpreting.

Addressing his regular briefing held at the International Press Center (IPC), he said: "On August 23, the Ministry of Natural Resources released the 2023 edition of standard map. It is a routine practice for China to exercise sovereignty in accordance with the law.

“We hope relevant side can stay objective and calm and refrain from over interpreting.”

According to reports, India launched a strong protest through diplomatic channels with the Chinese side on standard map released by China saying such acts will only complicate the situation.

India lodged a strong protest with China over its release of standard map that laid claim over Arunachal Pradesh and the Aksai Chin as region within its borders. Indian External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said India rejected these claims as they had no basis and that such steps by the Chinese side only complicated the resolution of the boundary question.