Pema Wang Thongdok
Pema Wang Thongdok is an Indian citizen from Arunachal Pradesh who gained media attention after alleging that she was detained for nearly 18 hours at Shanghai Pudong Airport by Chinese immigration officials. During her transit to Japan, her Indian passport was challenged due to her birthplace being listed as Arunachal Pradesh, a region claimed by China. Thongdok reported being denied basic needs and pressured to apply for a Chinese passport, sparking outrage and political criticism in India regarding China's territorial claims and treatment of Indian citizens.
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Pema Wang Thongdok has hit back at online trolls after facing alleged harassment by Chinese authorities at Shanghai’s Pudong International Airport.
'We are one nation': Arunachal woman Pema Wang Thongdok's unity post after Shanghai harassment; hits back at trolls | Delhi News
India· 2025-11-26Pema Wang Thongdok alleged she was detained for nearly 18 hours at Shanghai Pudong airport after immigration officials refused to accept her Indian passport.
'No amount of denial ...': India rebuts China's Arunachal claim; flags several violations | India NewsIndia· 2025-11-25
