It is necessary to find concrete solutions to the serious problems in India-China relations, However the concepts like "Wuhan Spirit" or "Chennai Connect" are not very useful. We need better reforms and tackle the neighbouring dragon.
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Before arriving in India, Chinese Prime Minister Xi Jinping received hospitality from Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan and his true supporter, Pakistans Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa. During the visit, he focused on the Kashmir issue and assured that he would pursue Pakistan on issues of common interest. Soon after his visit to India, he left for Nepal. He is the first Chinese Prime Minister to visit Nepal in the last 23 years and has pledged Rs.56 billion in aid to Kathmandu over the next two years. Meanwhile, a grand informal conference was held at Mamallapuram where Xi and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed how to face global challenges together and enhance civic engagement. It was an act to show how sensitive China is to India's problems, in reality its different.
While it is true that new arrangements are needed to discuss trade issues between the two countries and also defense cooperation, the Sino-Indian border agreement has become a risky process that could come at a cost. China is a relatively more powerful nation than India, so there may have limits to India's decision power on China. However, Modi's idea of involving China's bigwigs in informal discussions is somewhat good. Last year's Wuhan conference was held after the Doklam border conflict, but it certainly changed the behavior of the two countries to some extent. Modi and Xi had given "strategic guidance" to their respective armies and pledged to maintain stability on the border to enhance harmony and trust between the two countries. But, until the time of this year's conference,
The second informal conference, of course, was supposedly discuss the Wuhan Agreement, in which Modi and Xi said, "Both countries are sensible. Both countries have it, ”he said. But, for now, it seems, Beijing does not want to stick to their side of the promise. At Mamallapuram, Modi also reiterated that "we will resolve our differences with conscience and ensure that they do not turn into disputes of any kind, remain sensitive to each other's problems and work for peace and stability in the world." Was done.
The challenge posed to India by China is growing day by day and Indian policymakers are well aware that an equally forceful answer is needed to deal with the consequences. China has given clear indications that talks on the Sino-Indian border will reach a new stage in view of control over Ladakh and expansion of Aksai Chin, and therefore its role will be tougher as expected. Foreign Minister S. This is despite the fact that Jaishankar has given a clear idea to his counterparts in China that the legal changes made by India will not have any direct impact on India's external borders or the Line of Control (LoC).
China is becoming more aggressive on the Kashmir issue as China's interests are involved in the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). While there are reports that China is planning to set up a permanent military base in Pakistan for CIPEC, India should be prepared for a large-scale intervention by China on the issue. China was left alone in the United Nations as India handled the issue with great skill and diplomacy. This is currently happening consistently. Earlier this year, after Masood Azhar was declared a global terrorist, China was left alone in its efforts to protect him, forcing him to withdraw his vote in the face of global voting.
Also last month, the UN Security Council advised on the Kashmir issue without drawing any final conclusions or making a final statement. Many members supported India's position that the issue should be resolved by both India and Pakistan through dialogue. Despite being largely isolated in this way, China is undoubtedly committed to maintaining its partnership with Pakistan. India actually needs to fight this strategic reality.
India has now made a realistic assessment of China and Indian foreign policy has now changed its direction, and India expects mutual understanding from China. China is an important neighbor of India and the main challenge to India's foreign policy is from China. India cannot ignore China and is aware of the differences in power between the two countries. But, now that India has its own options, and in the last few years, India has made it clear to China that India is not a country influenced by the opinions of others. From Doklama to opposing the Belt and Road Initiative project, India has made its position clear. India will now definitely stand firm in safeguarding its fundamental interests. Strategic partnerships with like-minded countries have certainly boosted India's confidence.
Despite India's best efforts to extend its role to China, the fundamental factors influencing India-China relations have not changed much in the last few decades. At a time when India is becoming an increasingly active country internationally and China's growing cordial relations with the rest of the world, China is increasingly targeting India. In such a scenario, it would be more appropriate to strengthen India's internal capabilities and promote greater harmony with like-minded nations in the interest of India. For this, concepts like "Wuhan Spirit" or "Chennai Connect" are not very useful. Now India should give Beijing a chance to decide whether China will take the next step seriously to find concrete and positive solutions to the serious issues in India-China relations. It would be better to ignore other things as a great drama!
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