{"id":241582,"date":"2023-05-09T20:30:27","date_gmt":"2023-05-09T15:00:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/?p=241582"},"modified":"2023-05-09T20:30:27","modified_gmt":"2023-05-09T15:00:27","slug":"indias-china-strategy-needs-to-be-debated","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/indias-china-strategy-needs-to-be-debated\/","title":{"rendered":"India\u2019s China strategy needs to be debated"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Source-<\/strong> The post is based on the article \u201cIndia\u2019s China strategy needs to be debated\u201d published in \u201cThe Hindu\u201d on 9th May 2023.<\/p>\n

Syllabus: <\/strong>GS2- Bilateral groupings and agreements<\/p>\n

Relevance<\/strong>– India and China bilateral relations<\/p>\n

News- <\/strong>Recently, China renamed 11 places in Arunachal Pradesh. The announcement was made after approval from the State Council, implying a green light from the very top of the Chinese system.<\/p>\n

The \u201crenaming\u201d of disputed territories has been a long-held tactic of the Chinese government. This is the third batch of \u201cre-naming\u201d with reference to Arunachal Pradesh.<\/p>\n

What is the situation on LAC?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

As per a research paper submitted by a senior police officer, India has lost access to 26 out of 65 Patrolling Points<\/strong> in eastern Ladakh.<\/p>\n

India has adopted the \u201cplay safe\u201d approach<\/strong>. It has turned areas that were accessible before April 2020 for patrolling by the Army into informal \u201cbuffer\u201d zones<\/strong>. It has resulted in the loss of pasture lands at Gogra hills, the North Bank of Pangong Tso, and Kakjung areas. <\/strong><\/p>\n

This is a matter of national security and of grave concern. Yet, the government refuses to openly call out the Chinese threat.<\/p>\n

What are several factors that explain Indian stand on Chinese aggression?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

There is a growing power differential and military capability differential<\/strong> between the two countries. There is uncertainty about the strategic actions of major powers<\/strong> such as the U.S. in case of a military stand-off.<\/p>\n

There is pressure from Indian business interests to safeguard trade<\/strong>. Lack of consensus <\/strong>within the various ministries about the response to the Chinese threat and lack of political will <\/strong>are also major factors.<\/p>\n

These considerations have led to self-restraint by the Indian government. <\/strong>It has even refused to permit even a basic discussion of China<\/strong> in Parliament, on the grounds of national security. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Is India repeating the errors made in its pre-1962 engagement with Communist China? <\/strong><\/h2>\n

Nehru viewed India and China as the two major south Asian civilizations<\/strong>. It recognised the Communist government in China and softened its line<\/strong> on China\u2019s invasion and occupation of Tibet<\/strong>, its encroachment on India\u2019s borders. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Present government\u2019s current policy of ignoring Chinese threat<\/strong> seems similar.<\/p>\n

What is the way forward to deal with the Chinese threat?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The Indian government is strengthening border defences and building infrastructure<\/strong> on the Indian side.\u00a0 But it is not opposing Chinese build-up<\/strong> and continuing \u201csalami-slicing\u201d tactic<\/strong>s on the disputed frontier.<\/p>\n

There is a need for acknowledgement of the problem<\/strong>. It will initiate a process of resolving it.<\/p>\n

As a one-party state, China does not have to worry about public approval.<\/strong> The Chinese Communist Party has built domestic credibilit<\/strong>y by valorising its international image.<\/p>\n

It is now about showing strength, determination, economic migh<\/strong>t and an unwillingness to compromise on core national interests<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

In fact, China\u2019s public image<\/strong> is a source of its vulnerability<\/strong>. It has always had a fear of being isolated in global affairs<\/strong>. Its assertiveness <\/strong>today is accompanied by diplomatic overtures<\/strong> in Europe, Russia and West Asia.<\/p>\n

India was able to capitalise on China\u2019s image-consciousness<\/strong> to get Masood Azhar blacklisted by the 1267 UN Sanctions Committee. Hence, image matters<\/strong> to Beijing. It can be exploited to India\u2019s advantage.<\/p>\n

However, the government must take the Indian people into confidence<\/strong>. It is time for an urgent debate in Parliament<\/strong> on India\u2019s China strategy.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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