China, on 13 January 2011, stated clearly that it would not issue visa to any official from Arunachal Pradesh. It will issue stapled visas to non-officials from Arunachal Pradesh. China made this statement despite India urging it to follow a consistent visa policy.
Recently, China issued stapled visas to two Indians- which include an athlete and his coach- domiciled in Arunachal Pradesh. Moreover, there have been instances when China also issued stapled visas to domiciles of Jammu and Kashmir. China issues visas on separate papers stapled to passports which is contrary to consistent visa policy under which visa is attached to the passport but not stapled with it.
India in its response cancelled high-level Defence exchanges with China after an Indian army officer from Arunachal Pradesh was denied visa by China.
India-China relations appear to be a complex one. India and China cooperate on important international issues like climate change and the world financial system. China is also the largest trading partner of India. In spite of this, India China relations can deteriorate because of Chinese stand on visa issue. China claims Aruncachal Pradesh its part. Therefore, it doesn't follow the consistent visa policy in case of Aruncahal Pradesh.
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