Maj Gen C P Singh (Retd) “There are two ways to conquer and enslave a country: One is by the sword; the other is by debt" John Adams (2nd U.S. President) “Parvane ko nahi pata ki jis shamaa se who lipat raha hai, wahi usko jalaa kar raakh kar degi.” Have you heard of this famous Bollywood line about fatal attraction of the moth to a flame? Similar is the … [Read more...] about The Chinese Debt Trap
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Human rights violations by China need to be contested
Jasbir Sarai The heat on China for gross violation of human rights in various "occupied provinces" - mainly Xinjiang, Tibet and Hong Kong is increasing. It is so because the brutal leadership of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), under the virtual dictator, President Xi Jinping, has increased atrocities in these areas to a degree that is unacceptable to the civilised … [Read more...] about Human rights violations by China need to be contested
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
China is slowly but surely enslaving Pakistan
Maj Gen C.P. Singh (Retd) Pakistan has been marginalised and sidelined by the world for its activities of harbouring and training terrorists. Pakistan projected itself as the messiah of Islam and protector of the religion in the world and convinced the Arab nations to support and finance its misadventures. They have now understood the game and are disillusioned. The Pakistani … [Read more...] about China is slowly but surely enslaving Pakistan
Line of Actual Control: Evolution to becoming a Line of No Control?
Col Alok Mathur, SM (Veteran) India has a 3488 kms long frontier with China along Xinjiang, Uygur, Zizhiqu and Tibet. Of this, 1597 kms is in Ladakh, 200 kms in Himachal Pradesh, 345 kms in Uttrakhand, 220 kms in Sikkim and 1126 kms in Arunachal Pradesh. Interestingly, Xinjiang and Tibet regions are under forcible occupation of China and should actually be called China … [Read more...] about Line of Actual Control: Evolution to becoming a Line of No Control?
China has no claim on Tibet & East Turkestan, what to talk of Ladakh
Jaibans Singh The history of South Asia and China was dominated by the British broadly from the 17th century to mid-20th century. Today, almost seven decades after the exit of the British, India and China remain unable to reconcile to their new destinies and move on. Border demarcation done at the time of the British rule has become an issue and is dominating the … [Read more...] about China has no claim on Tibet & East Turkestan, what to talk of Ladakh
Ladakh: Inadequate knowledge being pushed with gift of the gab
Col (Retd) Alok Mathur The situation along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) between India and China in Eastern Ladakh has been subjected to interpretation by many through the medium of blogs, tweets and articles. There are some who describe it as a loss of face for India . Ajay Shukla, an Army veteran and presently consulting editor with a business magazine, understands it … [Read more...] about Ladakh: Inadequate knowledge being pushed with gift of the gab
India-China: Spread of misinformation and disinformation
Jaibans Singh India is grappling with a serious confrontation with China along the Line of Actual Control (LAC). The Government is pursuing a mature policy involving both diplomatic as well as military channels, while taking all precaution to ensure that the matter does not escalate to an unacceptable level. The international community is keenly monitoring the situation. … [Read more...] about India-China: Spread of misinformation and disinformation
Indo-China border management: Abide with well established protocols
Jasbir Sarai As India and China continue with their face-off at multiple points along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) it becomes imperative to revisit the various agreements and protocols that guide the management of the LAC. There are "five pacts" that both sides have, over time, agreed upon to maintain “peace and tranquility” along the borders. These are:- The 1993 … [Read more...] about Indo-China border management: Abide with well established protocols
Peoples Land-grab Army (PLA) of China is presently at its element
Jaibans Singh "Desperate men do desperate things," these words ring in the ears with regard to the series of misadventures that China is indulging in the critical COVID environment. Apart from its international isolation due to deceit and treachery in management of COVID-19, China is facing an existential crisis on several fronts including shortage of food for its huge … [Read more...] about Peoples Land-grab Army (PLA) of China is presently at its element