The two countries have reached a patrolling agreement after several clashes between their troops since 2020.
  • Sodium_nitride@lemmygrad.ml
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    2 months ago

    Let's hope that sooner rather than later, the border issues can be permanently resolved. Hot war between China and India would be catastrophic.

    • ☆ Yσɠƚԋσʂ ☆@lemmygrad.ml
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      2 months ago

      I can't see any scenario where the border issue could result in a hot war. The whole thing is basically symbolic because the territory itself has little practical value to either side.

      • SadArtemis [she/her]
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        2 months ago

        Pretty much, the only ones who want such a war are the west. It's really remarkable TBH, the entire rest of the world is, however flawed, seeking peace.

      • Sodium_nitride@lemmygrad.ml
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        2 months ago

        I wouldn't be so sure. I don't think a total war over these territories is likely, but there have been instances in the past of the situation escalating severely between India and China. Even though a lot of the fighting over the territories is symbolic, nationalism is a volatile thing. You never know when the border issues are used as a justification for bigger military action, especially at the urging of the US.

        • ☆ Yσɠƚԋσʂ ☆@lemmygrad.ml
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          2 months ago

          Good news is that relations between India and the US are in the gutter right now, also likely why de-escalation is happening in the first place. If India isn't going to bend the knee then they need BRICS which means making nice with China. I suspect economic pragmatism will win in the end.

          • Sodium_nitride@lemmygrad.ml
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            2 months ago

            I suspect economic pragmatism will win in the end.

            As much as I would like to say that it will, I am not really hopeful in this regard. I'm Indian so I know many Indians. I can tell you that sinophobia and islamophobia has become a huge problem. A racist bourgeoisie ruled government should never be thought of as a reliable long-term partner. It is only a matter of time before they pull something stupid.

            • juchenecromancer@lemmygrad.ml
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              2 months ago

              They are not a reliable partner because India is being pragmatic, as in they are acting in their own interests. They are only reliable while it is in their interests; if the situation changes that it becomes less beneficial to India then they will certainly turn on China. Obviously their long-term partnership is not something to gamble on.