Category: A PEEK INTO EVERYDAY CHINA
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THE CHARACTER OF PLA
Every Army has character. Notwithstanding all the weaponry it has, the Character of PLA is something we have not concentrated upon. I think it is suspect and that they are changing due to multiple factors. I have tried two theorise these issues. It is an initial attempt. I would like to get a feed back…
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The Chinese Bicycle With A Triangular Wheel
I am doing this peek into China episode after a long time. The Chinese Bicycle is running on a triangular wheel these days. That is what I have highlighted in this episode. Some more myths about China are cleared in this episode.
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Countering Chinese Narratives
The 12th episode of the China Challenge was about countering Chinese Narratives. Dr Sriparna Pathak outlined the way Chinese go about building narratives and having their way in a very eloquent manner. This video very clearly highlights that the Chinese have a false narrative for everything they do and, deconstructing it is important to deal…
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China Looming Large in the Neighbourhood
This was the ninth episode of the China Challenge series. In this episode, Maj Gen G Murali (R) explains about China’s large foot print in our neighbourhood. His explanation of Chinese expansionism is intellectual in nature and provides a different approach to the normal thinking. It provides an insight into Chinese behaviour and compulsions. Strategic…
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PLA NAVY IN THE IOR :AMBITIONS AND LIMITATIONS
In the 11th episode of the China Challenge the ambitions snd limitations of the PLA Navy were covered in great detail by Cmde R S Vasan (Retd) , Director General, Chennai Centre For China Studies. It was a great session and elicited searching questions from the audience. This was the second foray into the maritime…
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The Chinese Economy
The tenth episode of the China Challenge was about the Chinese Economy. This is a 360 degree view of the Chinese economy covering its political, structural, demographic, climate, debt and military economy. One thing which comes across very clearly is that the Chinese economy will stagnate for some time before declining.
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Ex Buland Bharat : PLA Blocked at Sakteng
In 2020, at the height of the Eastern Ladakh crisis, I wrote an article highlighting the danger and real intent of China claiming Sakteng. That is given below. Ex Buland Bharat an integrated surveillance and firepower exercise conducted recently in the Mandala Heights of Western Kameng District is more than a mere exercise. It effectivly…
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China’s India Perceptions and Compulsions
The eight episode of the China Challenge was the best episode of the series so far. They say that it is always good to know on what lies on the other side of the hill. Understanding what the Chinese think is important. This interaction was intuitive to that effect. The questions posed by the audience…
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CHINA’S MULTIDOMAIN MARITIME OPERATIONS
Rear Admiral S Y Shrikhande and I had a discussion on China’s Multidomain Maritime Operations. it was an interesting talk in which lot of issues pertinent to China’s maritime operations came out. There was great interest in the audience and the QnA session was great.
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Perspective of Generals on Conflict With China
The recent talks between the defence ministers of India and China highlighted the different approaches and outlook of the nations. China clearly does not want to give India any leeway on the LAC. However,China’s stand also indicates that they want India on their side. It sort of confuses the normal thinking. With this in view,…
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