文/Junjian
22, according to the latest news released by the Ministry of National Defense, the Chinese and Indian militaries have recently held the 17th round of military commander-level talks. This meeting was held on the Chinese side of the Moldo/Chushul meeting point.
(released by the Ministry of National Defense)
Judging from the released content, the atmosphere of the meeting was relatively positive. The two sides exchanged views on issues of concern and reached agreement on solving problems, restoring stability, and developing relations. China and India both agree - to maintain security and stability in the western section of the China-India border, continue to maintain close communication and dialogue through diplomatic and military channels, and resolve the remaining issues as soon as possible to reach a solution acceptable to both parties.
(Data map: China-India meeting venue)
The specific date of this meeting is the 20th. Before that, the Indian media had claimed that Chinese and Indian soldiers clashed in the southern Tibetan area of China, and some people were injured. In response to this matter, the PLA Western Theater Command also responded. A spokesperson pointed out the fact that the Indian army illegally crossed the border and interfered with the PLA patrol, and said that our side should handle the situation in a professional and standardized manner to stabilize and control the situation on the ground. Obviously, the Indian army who provoked the trouble was beaten.
(China-India border)
The occurrence of this conflict also makes people worry about the progress of the 17th round of military commander-level talks. However, the Ministry of National Defense has confirmed that the talks are taking place, and judging from the results, the two sides should have reached some consensus. If there can be active communication in the future, the situation on the Sino-Indian border will undergo new changes and even develop 180 degrees for the better.
In fact, compared with the Indian media's exaggeration of the conflict issue, the Indian military's statement is indeed relatively low-key. It is obvious that the Indian side also wants to manage differences and does not want things to escalate. The reasons why
affects India's attitude cannot be ruled out as the following points -
first, India does know that it is at fault. Because every time a dispute occurs in the Sino-Indian border area, it is basically the result of Indian soldiers taking the lead in attacking and provoking across the border. This is true for large-scale emergencies such as the previous Galwan Valley conflict. The Indian soldiers were unreasonably provocative, and India has no reason to continue to provoke the situation.
Second, The stability of the Sino-Indian border situation is beneficial to both sides. India’s current military deployment is not along the coast, but in the northern plateau area. This situation is not normal and is also a burden to India itself. What's more, China and India are big neighboring countries, and there is a lot of room for cooperation between the two sides in the economic field. If India stays on track, the benefits brought by economy and trade will benefit New Delhi a lot.
(Data map: US-India military exercises)
Third, although the United States intends to manipulate the situation, India is not so stupid that it cannot see clearly. Before this conflict, the US and Indian troops had just conducted a "Prepare for War" military exercise on the Sino-Indian border. From the code name and location of the military exercise, it can be seen that the United States is eager for India to copy it. But India is not stupid. There are core conflicts of interest between the United States and India, and India knows that the United States will deal with it one day. Especially on the issue of Russia and the issue of and in the Indian Ocean, India can clearly see the United States, so perhaps India's provocation is to cooperate with the United States in acting, but it is just acting. The United States should not expect India to really fall into the trap.
Fourth, crises such as the Russia-Ukraine conflict have seriously affected the stability of the world situation. As long as India is a little rational at this time, it will understand the value of peace. The peaceful coexistence between China and India is of positive significance to the entire Asia and even the world.
Fifth, is still the same sentence, you still need to be strong. Whether it is 1962 or 2022, our strength is there. In an era when equipment was backward, we relied on will to win; in an era when equipment was advanced, we convinced people with virtue. While being reasonable, we also put our strength on the table, which can make the other party be more polite.
(PLA Plateau Troop Training)
In summary, it is a positive signal that the 17th round of military commander-level talks can be held. China has always been very easy to get along with. As long as India shows more sincerity, China-India relations are expected to take off again.
