Category: Indo-China relations

Indo-China talks (English Version) Amar Ujala 15 Oct 2020

https://www.amarujala.com/columns/opinion/india-and-china-talk-not-progressed-read-harsh-kakkar-article?src=top-lead Indo-China talks Amar Ujala 15 Oct 2020 The seventh round of talks between the corps commanders was held on Monday. The joint statement issued post the meeting stated, ‘The two sides had a sincere, in-depth and constructive exchange of views on disengagement along the Line of Actual Control in the western sector of India-China border areas.’ It added, ‘Both […]

Its time to dump the One-China policy The Statesman 13 Oct 2020

https://epaper.thestatesman.com/2854519/Kolkata-The-Statesman/13TH-OCTOBER-2020#page/7/2 Its time to dump the One-China policy 13 Oct 2020 Ahead of Taiwan’s national day on 10th Oct, the Chinese embassy in India penned a letter to Indian media houses asking them to adhere to the government’s One-China policy. The letter stated, ‘Taiwan shall not be referred to as a country (nation) or Republic of China or the leader […]

Hardening of stance in Ladakh The Excelsior 08 Oct 2020

Hardening of stance in Ladakh Hardening of stance in Ladakh 08 Oct 2020 The comment last week by the Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson, Wang Wenbin, ‘China does not recognise the so-called union territory of Ladakh illegally established by India, and opposes infrastructure construction in disputed border areas for military control purposes,’ was pushing a new hurdle into the current efforts […]

Why Xi must be halted? The Statesman 29 Sep 2020

https://epaper.thestatesman.com/2838667/Kolkata-The-Statesman/29TH-SEPTEMBER-2020#page/7/2 Why Xi must be halted? Xi Jinping, in his televised address to the UN, spoke of mutual respect and cooperation between nations, following a policy of non-expansionism and promising to avoid hot and cold wars. Chinese actions and words, even on the global stage are at a vast variance. Any despot, who has amassed complete power in his hands, […]

Wolf warrior versus positive diplomacy Chanakya Forum 26 Sep 2020

https://chanakyaforum.org/wolf-warrior-versus-positive-diplomacy/ Wolf warrior versus positive diplomacy Chanakya Forum 26 Sep 2020 Embassies and consulates are meant to enhance bonding between nations and project a positive image of their state to the host nation. Thus, heads of missions are generally witnessed at public events, participate in discussions and even host events showcasing their nation’s strengths and soft power. Even when there […]

India has prepared for Ladakh winters The Excelsior 25 Sep 2020

India prepared for Ladakh winters India has prepared for Ladakh winters 25 Sep 2020 Winters are fast approaching in Ladakh where the current standoff continues. India has dug in deep and is unwilling to shed an inch. Its current deployment has placed China at a disadvantage, regaining these locations would imply launching an offensive, which neither its soldiers nor the […]

Does credibility matter in international politics CLAWS Scholar warrior Autumn 2020

Does credibility matter in international politics CLAWS Scholar warrior Autumn 2020 Introduction The Coronavirus which commenced in Wuhan, China, in mid- November and subsequently spread globally, brought China and the WHO in open confrontation with the rest of the globe. Nations demanded an investigation into the origin of the virus, its subsequent global spread, with little impact on the rest […]

Military talks will fail, India must prepare for the long haul The Statesman 22 Sep 2020

https://epaper.thestatesman.com/2830277/Kolkata-The-Statesman/22END-SEPTEMBER-2020#page/7/2 Military talks will fail, India must prepare for the long haul 22 Sep 2020 Let me state that these thoughts were penned even before military talks recommenced. These views are not pessimist, but realist. In my opinion, military talks would lead to no tangible result leaving forces of both nations in their currently deployed positions through the harsh winters. […]

Playing Chinese checkers The Excelsior 18 Sep 2020

https://epaper.dailyexcelsior.com/?id=MTA4MjQ3 Playing Chinese checkers 18 Sep 2020 It was the Chinese who initiated the current crisis by wading across the LAC and occupying locations which were vacant, being in the grey zone and only patrolled at regular intervals. It managed this on the pretext of conducting exercises, because Indian forces, normally deployed during the same period, as a counterbalance to […]

Firm mindset needed in forthcoming Indo-China army talks CENJOWS 16 Sep 2020

https://cenjows.in/article-detail?id=399 Firm mindset needed in forthcoming Indo-China army talks CENJOWS 16 Sep 2020 The two foreign ministers have discussed Indo-China tensions in Moscow and issued a joint statement. Jaishankar had stated prior to his Moscow visit that the ongoing standoff was serious and warranted a diplomatic solution. The joint statement mentioned, ‘The two Foreign Ministers also agreed that the current […]