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China has criticized India’s plans to develop hydroelectric power projects in disputed Himalayan territory. The Chinese foreign ministry called India’s infrastructure plans “illegal and invalid,” escalating tensions between the two countries.
India’s proposed construction of 12 power stations in Arunachal Pradesh, a region claimed by China, has led to further conflict. This move is part of India’s efforts to bolster infrastructure in the disputed area despite objections from China, which considers it part of southern Tibet.
This latest dispute follows a prolonged confrontation between Indian and Chinese forces in Ladakh in 2020. With both countries investing in border infrastructure, tensions remain high, particularly regarding water resource management and territorial claims.
As India prepares to announce its budget plans, the development of hydroelectric power stations in Arunachal Pradesh looms large, continuing to provoke Chinese ire and perpetuate the ongoing geopolitical rivalry.