China says policy to improve relations with India remains unchanged

Synopsis China has defended its decision to publish new names for regions in Arunachal Pradesh. India has rejected these ‘fictitious names’ stating they cannot alter the reality of Indian territory. China claims Arunachal Pradesh as its own. Both nations are engaged in a diplomatic exchange over territorial claims. China states its policy to improve relations remains unchanged. China on Tuesday said its policy to improve relations with India has not changed as it defended its move to publish new names for various regions in Arunachal Pradesh. India on Sunday categorically rejected China’s efforts to assign “fictitious names” to Indian territory,…