I've always wondered as to whether the Chinese, as a people, have something against us just like the Pakistanis, because the latter's armed forces can only exist on an 'anti India plank' and they decide that country's foreign policy.
Although one's aware of the fact that the dragon lays claim to Aksai Chin, certain parts of Ladakh and the whole of Arunachal Pradesh, it was thought of as mere posturing so as to arrive at a 'give and take' at the time of a negotiated settlement. But there seems to be a sinister design after all! The PLA's frequent cross border incursions on the LAC is aimed at keeping the problem alive. Similarly, the dragon's propping up of a successor to the Dalai Lama despite the fact that the one endorsed by the apostle of peace, has widespread acceptance among the Tibetans, is basically to keep them on a tight leash as China understands that they're positively oriented towards India.
The communist rulers of China are aware of the fact that India has a great potential to assume the leadership mantle of Asia and if such a situation were to happen, being a huge country with the world's largest population coupled with a systematically modernised military complex, over two decades, would essentially come to a nought. It would be a tremendous blow to its pride as it continuously strives to be the region's leader and would do anything and everything to get India out of its way, which it knows has a greater potential.
It's also aware of the fact that most of the Asian countries are positively oriented towards India and hence its irritation over our closer ties with Japan, Vietnam and the others.
The Chinese media and their mainstream news agency - all government controlled, of course - have kept themselves aloof over anything Indian, except to report mishaps or natural calamities. This attitude gives credence to the fact that by showing India and her achievements, on a positive note, would be tantamount in accepting us as her main adversary which is best avoided!
Instead, China makes India out to be a meddlesome neighbour, unnecessarily(?) squabbling over border areas that are rightfully(?) their's!
Tailpiece.
The dragon only appreciates strength and it's, therefore, incumbent on us to stand by our policies with resoluteness.
Although one's aware of the fact that the dragon lays claim to Aksai Chin, certain parts of Ladakh and the whole of Arunachal Pradesh, it was thought of as mere posturing so as to arrive at a 'give and take' at the time of a negotiated settlement. But there seems to be a sinister design after all! The PLA's frequent cross border incursions on the LAC is aimed at keeping the problem alive. Similarly, the dragon's propping up of a successor to the Dalai Lama despite the fact that the one endorsed by the apostle of peace, has widespread acceptance among the Tibetans, is basically to keep them on a tight leash as China understands that they're positively oriented towards India.
The communist rulers of China are aware of the fact that India has a great potential to assume the leadership mantle of Asia and if such a situation were to happen, being a huge country with the world's largest population coupled with a systematically modernised military complex, over two decades, would essentially come to a nought. It would be a tremendous blow to its pride as it continuously strives to be the region's leader and would do anything and everything to get India out of its way, which it knows has a greater potential.
It's also aware of the fact that most of the Asian countries are positively oriented towards India and hence its irritation over our closer ties with Japan, Vietnam and the others.
The Chinese media and their mainstream news agency - all government controlled, of course - have kept themselves aloof over anything Indian, except to report mishaps or natural calamities. This attitude gives credence to the fact that by showing India and her achievements, on a positive note, would be tantamount in accepting us as her main adversary which is best avoided!
Instead, China makes India out to be a meddlesome neighbour, unnecessarily(?) squabbling over border areas that are rightfully(?) their's!
Tailpiece.
The dragon only appreciates strength and it's, therefore, incumbent on us to stand by our policies with resoluteness.
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