# China rejects India’s naming of 27 Arunachal sites 2026-08-10T23:47:51+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet China on Monday rejected India's formal naming of 27 locations in Arunachal Pradesh, calling the move 'illegal, null and void'. Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun reiterated Beijing's claim over the region, which it calls Zangnan or 'south Tibet'. India had earlier marked the locations on Survey of India maps after consulting the state government. The list includes strategic passes like Thag La, war memorials such as Jaswant Garh, and villages like Longju. New Delhi says the exercise is meant to ensure precise identification and public awareness. China has issued its own names for Arunachal sites since 2017. India maintains the state is an integral part of its territory and rejects any Chinese claims. ## Coverage - newindianexpress.com - indiatoday.in Tags: Arunachal Pradesh, border dispute, China, McMahon Line, Name dispute, Survey of India Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/china-rejects-indias-naming-of-27-arunachal-sites-as-void/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/china-rejects-indias-naming-of-27-arunachal-sites-as-void/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.