China's 2023 Map Asserts Claims, Reflects Diplomatic Move

China's 2023 map reaffirms claims on the entire State of Arunachal Pradesh and the Aksai Chin region within China’s borders

Responding to India's actions before the G-20 summit, Beijing's 2023 map follows April's naming standardization

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Released during "National Mapping Awareness Publicity Week," the map gains attention

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Digital versions of the map will serve location-based services and intelligent vehicles

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China marks 30 years of its Law of Surveying and Mapping, aiding development and defense

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Under President Xi, border control is bolstered via the 2022 law and renaming, aligned with education and military drills

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