Colonel Alok Mathur (Retired) The South China Morning Post reported on 26 June, 2021 that a rail link between Lhasa and Nyingchi in China Occupied Tibet (COT) is now operational. The first electric high speed train steamed into Nyingchi station from Lhasa after travelling for 3.5 hours at 1030 on 25 June, 2021.The highest speed achieved by the train was 160 kmph. "This dream … [Read more...] about China’s military build-up in Occupied Tibet & the Indian response
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China’s military and political chess board against India
Jasbir Sarai The month of May last year (2020) witnessed a belligerent face-off between India and China along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh. While tensions had been witnessed for quite some time, it was in early May that China moved in to make India a target of its "wolf warrior-diplomacy." The process started with press statements, harsh articles in its … [Read more...] about China’s military and political chess board against India
COVID crisis: China’s behaviour towards India is a big disappointment
Hardeep Bedi “China is ready to strengthen anti-epidemic cooperation with India and provide support and assistance to India. I am confident that under the leadership of the Indian government, the people of India will be able to overcome the epidemic,” said President Xi Jinping of China in early May. There is talk of tonnes of medical supplies, thousands of ventilators, liquid … [Read more...] about COVID crisis: China’s behaviour towards India is a big disappointment
India’s response to Chinese aggression against Taiwan
Jaibans Singh The whole world is appalled by the recent Chinese aggression against Taiwan, a small island that believes in democracy and self governance and one on which China has cast an evil eye since decades. Sadly, China has been pursuing such belligerent, malevolent policies against its neighbourhood and beyond since decades and the world has always remained a mute … [Read more...] about India’s response to Chinese aggression against Taiwan
QUAD Summit: India has gained prestige but Chinese threat remains
Hardip Bedi On 26 December, 2004, a Tsunami in the Indian Ocean region caused unprecedented devastation and a humanitarian crisis. Hundreds of thousands were killed and millions displaced. Major democracies to include India, Japan, Australia and the United States got together to put up a concerted response to the crisis. The cooperation was given the name "QUAD" and was … [Read more...] about QUAD Summit: India has gained prestige but Chinese threat remains