China plays down row over disputed map in new e-passport

December 03, 2012 18:54

China today sought to allay the concerns of India and some South East Asian countries over disputed maps in its new e-passport, saying it is not a "big issue" and should not be over played. Asked about problems relating to disputed maps in the e-passports, Director-General of Chinese Foreign Ministry Qin Gang who briefed the Indian media about the talks between National Security Advisor, Shivshankar Menon and Chinese State Councilor Dai Bingguo, said it is not an issue to be over played.

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