Recent developments highlight the escalating tensions between India and China, underscored by China's territorial claims and strategic activities. China's military has declared Arunachal Pradesh as an 'inherent part of China's territory,' intensifying the geopolitical strife. This claim is part of a broader pattern of aggressive posturing, including China's growing weather modification activities that India views with concern due to their potential strategic implications. The friction is rooted in historical clashes, such as those in Galwan, where China attempted to alter the status quo along the Line of Actual Control (LAC). India's response includes commissioning specialized insulated bunkers for its soldiers, who face extreme weather conditions in conflict zones, reflecting the harsh realities of disputed borders. At the Defence Strategic Dialogue in Pune, Maharashtra, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan highlighted the challenges posed by China's rise and the ongoing border disputes, emphasizing the need for vigilance and preparedness in the face of these evolving threats.
China's Rise, Unsettled Borders Major Challenges: Chief Of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan https://t.co/LndBcjAIGv https://t.co/GiiIrlgeaJ
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During past wars with China and more recently with Pakistan, Indian soldiers have often suffered from extreme cold and harsh weather conditions in unfamiliar territories, prompting the MHA to commission these specialised insulated bunkers. Details here: https://t.co/USEPcYsIwn https://t.co/hMUiNvm76i
The reason for such a pessimistic assessment of the ties between #India-China is that the clashes in #Galwan have been followed by #China trying to change the status quo on the ground at different points along the #LAC: Harsh V. Pant & @kalpitm https://t.co/QSdDBUDEQc
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As weather has historically been used as a weapon in warfare, #India must assess the #geopolitical and strategic implications of #China’s growing weather modification activities, highlights @amritajash https://t.co/vzRwIr0rN8