Beijing/IBNS, Nov. 25 -- China on Tuesday dismissed the harassment allegations made by Pema Wangjom Thongdok, an Arunachal Pradesh-born woman, who claimed she was mistreated by officials at Shanghai Airport.

Beijing reiterated its long-held position that "Zangnan is Chinese territory" and asserted that it has "never recognised Arunachal Pradesh."

Thongdok, an Indian-origin UK resident, had accused immigration authorities of detaining and mistreating her during her transit to Japan after they refused to accept her Indian passport.

Beijing later issued a detailed clarification, insisting that border inspection personnel acted lawfully and professionally.

China denied any harassment or detention and said the airline provided her with foo...