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It is a basic, undeniable fact that the area of Zangnan has been an integral part of the Chinese territory since ancient times, Wu Qian, spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of National Defense, said in response to reports of the United States recognizing the area as the Indian territory of "Arunachal Pradesh."

China and India have sound border-related mechanisms and communication channels, and the two sides have the ability and willingness to properly handle the boundary dispute through dialogue and consultation, Wu said.