‘Arunachal now China’s core interest’: US flags Beijing’s ‘rejuvenation’ plan; what is it

A Pentagon report reveals China’s inclusion of Arunachal Pradesh as a “core interest” alongside Taiwan and maritime disputes, integral to its 2049 rejuvenation goal. While India and China agreed to disengage from LAC standoff points, mutual distrust is expected to persist, with Beijing also deepening military ties with Pakistan.