'You're Chinese': Arunachal woman harassed by Shanghai airport officials; told passport 'invalid'

An Indian national from Arunachal Pradesh faced an 18-hour ordeal at Shanghai Pudong Airport, with Chinese immigration officials deeming her passport invalid due to her birthplace. Prema Wangjom Thongdok, a UK resident, was allegedly told Arunachal is not part of India. The Indian embassy intervened, resolving the issue.

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Nov 25, 2025 - 11:09
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'You're Chinese': Arunachal woman harassed by Shanghai airport officials; told passport 'invalid'
An Indian national from Arunachal Pradesh faced an 18-hour ordeal at Shanghai Pudong Airport, with Chinese immigration officials deeming her passport invalid due to her birthplace. Prema Wangjom Thongdok, a UK resident, was allegedly told Arunachal is not part of India. The Indian embassy intervened, resolving the issue.

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