Arunachal Pradesh: Google Placates India, China With Different Maps Of Disputed Territory

PC World:

Google has hit upon an interesting way of placating both China and India over the way its map application displays Arunachal Pradesh, a region whose ownership is disputed by the two countries.

The Chinese version of Google Maps shows parts of Arunachal Pradesh as inside China's borders. In contrast, the Indian version of Google Maps depicts the state as part of India.

Read the whole story: PC World

Comments

[Ivriniel]

So I wonder if Google is making separate maps for Quebec too?

School maps in Quebec totally ignore the existence of Labrador.

This would be like maps in Wisconsin showing the Upper Peninsula of Michigan as part of Wisconsin.

[rcmfla]

Go along to get along. Principles mean nothing to the corporate cash register.

[ibsteve2u]

People think China has changed because it is profitable to close their eyes. Thus nations are betrayed.