China's new land law a concern for India: MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi

China on October 23 adopted a new law on the protection and exploitation of the land border areas. The law, which becomes operational from January 1 next year, stipulates that "the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the People's Republic of China are sacred and inviolable".

Citing concerns over China’s decision to introduce a land border law India on Wednesday, October 27, said the new legislation could alter the situation along the India-China border areas.

China on October 23 adopted a new law on the protection and exploitation of the land border areas. The law, which becomes operational from January 1 next year, stipulates that "the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the People's Republic of China are sacred and inviolable".