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What the UN map depicts
The UN map, released on July 1, 2026, uses distinct lines to mark contested frontiers in the India–China border region:
In Arunachal Pradesh, the map shows:
The southern boundary with Assam as a “Chinese Line”.
The northern boundary with Tibet as an “Indian Line”.
No clear boundary with Nagaland.
In Aksai Chin, which India considers part of Ladakh:
The eastern borders are labelled the “Indian Line”.
A “Chinese Line” separates Aksai Chin from the rest of Ladakh.
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