China raises objections to Bangladesh’s maps and textbooks, prompting a review by Dhaka
Bangladesh will review and take necessary measures after China raised objections to two textbooks and the map of Asia displayed on the Department of Survey’s website, which showed Arunachal Pradesh and Aksai Chin as part of India, reported timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
The Chinese embassy in Dhaka had informed Bangladesh through a diplomatic note on November 28, 2024, about Beijing’s objections to the map used in the textbooks, citing inconsistency in data and a boundary line mentioned in the Survey of Bangladesh.
Beijing further asserted that the textbooks and the survey department’s website incorrectly portrayed Hong Kong and Taiwan as separate countries rather than recognizing them as part of China
Spokesperson Mohammad Rafiqul Alam told reporters that the Foreign Ministry has requested the authorities concerned to review the matter and take necessary measures. China claims Arunachal Pradesh and Aksai Chin as part of its territory, though these regions are internationally recognized as part of India.
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