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India Rejects China Encroachment Claims in Arunachal Pradesh

8/17/2026

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India alleges Chinese forces have encroached on Arunachal Pradesh ahead of President Xi Jinping’s BRICS summit on September 12-13, 2026.
PPA leader Kaling Jerang said floods stop Indian troops from patrolling Taksing, while Chinese troops stay active.
Indian Army spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal called the encroachment reports incorrect and said border issues remain for peace.
Chinese spokesperson Guo Jiakun said border is stable and bilateral trade rose to $151.1 billion in 2025-26, double 2016-17.

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India alleges Chinese forces have encroached on Arunachal Pradesh ahead of President Xi Jinping’s BRICS summit on September 12-13, 2026.
PPA leader Kaling Jerang said floods stop Indian troops from patrolling Taksing, while Chinese troops stay active.
Indian Army spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal called the encroachment reports incorrect and said border issues remain for peace.
Chinese spokesperson Guo Jiakun said border is stable and bilateral trade rose to $151.1 billion in 2025-26, double 2016-17.