This footage was filmed and produced 28 March 2024.

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Zangnan has been China's territory since ancient times, Defense Ministry spokesman Wu Qian said at a press conference on Thursday.

Wu made the remarks in response to a media query over the recent remarks made by India's defense ministry.

It is reported that India's defense ministry said that China is making an "absurd" claim that Zangnan is an integral part of China's territory, adding that "Arunachal Pradesh" is an "inalienable part of India". And the United States also recognized "Arunachal Pradesh" as Indian territory and opposed advancing territorial claims across the Line of Actual Control (LAC) by military or civilian means.

"Zangnan has been China's territory since ancient times. This is an undeniable fact. Where does the so-called 'Arunachal Pradesh' come from? The United States has a terrible record of stoking disputes between other countries for selfish gains. The international community sees it clearly. There are mature mechanisms and communication channels between China and India on border issues. The two sides have ability and willingness to properly handle the boundary question through dialogue and consultations," said Wu.

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Beijing, China - March 28, 2024
1. Press conference in progress;
2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Wu Qian, spokesman, Ministry of Defense:
"Zangnan has been China's territory since ancient times. This is an undeniable fact. Where does the so-called 'Arunachal Pradesh' come from? The United States has a terrible record of stoking disputes between other countries for selfish gains. The international community sees it clearly. There are mature mechanisms and communication channels between China and India on border issues. The two sides have ability and willingness to properly handle the boundary question through dialogue and consultations";

FILE: Beijing, China - Date Unknown
3. Aerial shots of Tian'anmen Rostrum, Chinese national flag;

FILE: New Delhi, India - Date Unknown
4. National flag of India;
5. City view.