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Simultaneously, they are trying to squeeze as much land as possible from their neighbors. Recently, Chinese soldiers killed 20 Indian soldiers who foiled their
by sbmthakur 6y ago
Simultaneously, they are trying to squeeze as much land as possible from their neighbors. Recently, Chinese soldiers killed 20 Indian soldiers who foiled their land-grabbing attempt.
- jariel 6y agoTo be fair, this was a quibble among unarmed soldiers, literally fist-fighting on a bridge, in the middle of the night. I'm not sure if it counts for anything, and I don't think that on the whole, India's sovereignty is threatened. The issue will be in areas wherein China can claim supremacy without much resistance, for example, off the coast of weaker neighbours in the region. It's a pretty bold ploy - at the same time, I actually believe that the 'chip wars' will be more important!
- sbmthakur 6y agoThe weapon used by the Chinese troops indicates that it was more than a fist-fight[0]. I do agree that coastal waters of certain ASEAN countries, which are practically defenseless, are at a significantly higher risk. 0. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-53089037 https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-53089037
- remarkEon 6y agoWhich leads me to believe this was probably just a breakdown in discipline, on both sides, and not something to read too deeply into. If it was some kind of intentional action, why wouldn't shots have been fired?
- htfu 6y ago> The absence of firearms in the clash dates back to a 1996 agreement between the two sides that guns and explosives be prohibited along the disputed stretch of the border, to deter escalation.