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The United States has made it clear that it strongly opposes China's attempts to assert claims over Indian territory, particularly in Arunachal Pradesh. This opposition was reiterated by a representative of the US State Department, who emphasized that any unilateral efforts to advance territorial claims, whether through military or civilian means, across the Line of Actual Control are not acceptable.

This stance from the US aligns with its previous statements, affirming Arunachal Pradesh as Indian territory. The State Department's position was reaffirmed in response to China's recent actions, wherein it renamed 11 places in Arunachal Pradesh using Chinese characters, Tibetan, and pinyin, following rules set by China's cabinet, the State Council.

India, on its part, has promptly rejected China's attempt to rename these places within Arunachal Pradesh. The Ministry of External Affairs has voiced its outright refusal to accept such actions by China, maintaining India's sovereignty over the region.