China has declared giving Chinese names to places in Zangnan — or the disputed Himalayan state of Arunachal Pradesh — as its sovereign decision, state-run Radio Pakistan reports.

A statement issued by the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs states that Zangnan is a part of China in terms of history, geography and administration.

The ministry asserted that naming those locations with Chinese names was an “internal matter”.

India considers Zangnan to be part of its territory under the name Arunachal Pradesh, whereas China regards it as part of southern Tibet.

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