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China Begins Fishing in Arunachal Waters Amid Dam Protest
✍️ Tibetan Review
🗓 12 Nov 2026, 11:01 AM
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Chinese fishing vessels have entered waters in Arunachal Pradesh, a region India claims but China administers, amid local protests over a dam project on the Lohit River.
China has commenced fishing operations in the waters of Arunachal Pradesh, a territory that India claims but is administered by China.
The activity coincides with protests against a dam project on the Lohit River, where local communities and Indian authorities have raised concerns over environmental impact and sovereignty.
Indian officials have voiced alarm, labeling the fishing as a breach of Indian jurisdiction and urging China to respect the region’s territorial integrity.
China has not issued a formal statement but maintains that it will continue patrolling the area, citing historical fishing rights in the region.
The activity coincides with protests against a dam project on the Lohit River, where local communities and Indian authorities have raised concerns over environmental impact and sovereignty.
Indian officials have voiced alarm, labeling the fishing as a breach of Indian jurisdiction and urging China to respect the region’s territorial integrity.
China has not issued a formal statement but maintains that it will continue patrolling the area, citing historical fishing rights in the region.