With the new ropeway, the journey from Tawang Monastery to the lake will be reduced to just five minutes.

Zhang made the remarks in response to India’s enhancement of its military readiness through the Sela Tunnel in Arunachal Pradesh, according to a report posted on the Chinese Defence Ministry’s website recently.

China had expressed strong dissatisfaction on March 11 regarding PM Modi's visit to Arunachal Pradesh, voicing concerns to India through official channels.

China has raised objections over Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to Arunachal Pradesh, reiterating its claim over the region and warning that India's actions will complicate the boundary question further.