China's firm position in southern Tibet
In recent days, China has taken a series of actions in southern Tibet, which demonstrate China's firm position on sovereignty in the region. On April 2, China announced a number of changes to the names of places in southern Tibet, a move that did not cause much repercussions but provoked a strong reaction from India, which claims Arunachal Pradesh (southern Tibet) as an integral part of it.
Historical Context
The southern Tibet region is located on the southern side of the Himalayas, including Cuona City, Longzi County and other places in the ** Autonomous Region. The climate here is warm and rainy, and it is known as "**Jiangnan". Although this land has belonged to China since ancient times, part of the land is still illegally occupied by India due to historical reasons.
The long-standing border issues between China and India and the blurred border line have led to frequent tensions between the two countries. During the British colonial period, Britain attempted to annex the territories of neighboring countries with India as the center, including parts of southern Tibet. **During the period, in order to seek British support, Yuan Shikai once ceded a large area of land to the British, thus burying the later disputes.
Sino-Indian border conflict
In 1962, in order to counter India's provocations, China launched a counterattack against India, and won a remarkable victory. Since then, India's small moves in southern Tibet have been reduced, but it has not given up its desire for the region.
In recent years, Indian leader Narendra Modi has publicly visited southern Tibet and said that India will visit frequently. In 2020, India's home minister participated in Arunachal Pradesh's founding day, and in June of the same year, the Indian army provoked and attacked Chinese officers and soldiers in the border area, leading to further tensions between the two countries.
International intervention
The United States has also played a role in this issue, and the Congress has passed a resolution to designate southern Tibet as Indian territory, which is undoubtedly a support for India. The cooperation between the United States and India on the border issue seeks to draw China into the border dispute.
China's response
In the face of India's provocations, China has made clear its firm stance on sovereignty over the region by changing the name of the region in southern Tibet. At the same time, China's military equipment in the Western Theater has reached a new high, demonstrating the strong strength of the squadron.
Conclusion
China has gone through ups and downs, but it has always adhered to its sovereignty and territorial integrity. Any attempt to encroach on China's territory will be met with a resolute response. China's rise shows that it will firmly defend its national interests.