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- India has reiterated its demand that Indian nationals at Chinese airports not be selectively targeted, arbitrarily detained, or harassed.
- The detention of Prema Wangjom Thongdok—held 18 hours at Shanghai airport last month for birthplace in Arunachal Pradesh, a region China claims— prompted the demand.
- Randhir Jaiswal, spokesperson for the Indian Foreign Ministry, emphasized respecting international travel regulations as India and China cautiously improve relations after years of tension.
