American think tank： PLA’s equipment level is already superior to India (Figure)

　　The new fighters of the People’s Liberation Army have been able to fight in the plateau area. Image source: Zhongqing Online-Youth Online

　　The "Hand in Hand -2008" Sino-Indian Army joint anti-terrorism exercise was successfully concluded a few days ago, which indicates that the military diplomacy between the two countries has reached a new height. The Jamestown Foundation, an American think-tank, also published on December 8th the title "Military Diplomacy: The Future of China-India Military Relations?"? "article, comments on the status quo, prospects and influence of military diplomacy between the two countries.

　　Eliminate the speculation of "China-Pakistan attack"

　　The article points out that since former Indian Prime Minister rajiv gandhi’s successful visit to China in 1988, the efforts made by the governments and armies of the two countries to strengthen military exchanges are commendable, and friendly exchanges between grass-roots troops and high-level military personnel have become a fixed system. Following the joint naval exercises between the two countries in 2003, 2005 and 2007, the joint exercises between the Chinese and Indian armies have been carried out for two times so far. Not only that, similar exchange activities between the two air forces have also been put on the agenda.

　　The positive significance of military diplomacy is obvious. For India, the increasingly frequent communication and exchanges have greatly enhanced its mutual understanding with China, and the border areas between the two countries have thus become relatively stable. In the long run, military diplomacy is like opening a window to observe the true face of the People’s Liberation Army, and the first-hand information obtained from it is fed back to the Indian government, which can make a more accurate judgment on the strategic level, thus eliminating the unwarranted speculation that "China and Pakistan may attack India from both sides".

　　More importantly, as two influential Asian powers, China and India have extensive common interests in the fields of anti-terrorism, anti-piracy, maritime security and even humanitarian assistance. Now that there is a platform such as joint military exercises, the two sides can use this as a basis to seek a feasible way of peace and security together.

　　There is "asymmetry" in strength.

　　There is "asymmetry" in strength.

　　Of course, considering the differences between China and India in political systems and foreign policies, bilateral military diplomacy, which has begun to take shape, is not enough to undertake too many functions at present. In the final analysis, military diplomacy is only one of many means to resolve potential conflicts; Although it can create an atmosphere conducive to peace, those issues related to national sovereignty and even territorial integrity still need to be solved by politicians and diplomatic teams of the two countries.

　　In addition, China’s military modernization has a far-reaching impact on military exchanges. The article holds that after fruitful exploration, the PLA has gained an advantage over India in terms of equipment level, and its ability to quickly deploy troops to the actual border control line is also stronger than that of India. This "asymmetry" in strength has made some people in India’s political circles and military have doubts, which in turn has become a factor restricting the further deepening of military exchanges between the two countries.

　　However, this situation does not mean that the possibility of a head-on conflict increases. In the future, India will focus on confidence-building measures, not only because the Sino-Indian border is not China’s main strategic direction, but also because India will enter a critical stage of economic development in the next 20 to 25 years and must be guaranteed by a peaceful external environment. It is based on this judgment that the article concludes that equal military strength is the premise of equal exchange; The deepening of Sino-Indian military diplomacy and the continuation of military modernization are not contradictory options.

　　Indian soldiers try China’s heavy-duty 120mm anti-tank rocket Image source: Zhongqing Online-Youth Online.

　　Sino-Indian joint training: both sides demonstrate excellent combat quality

　　Xinhuanet Belgaum, India, December 9 (Li Gang, Xiang Hui) The joint training course of Sino-Indian army anti-terrorism joint training is being implemented smoothly.

　　"Hand in Hand-2008" Sino-Indian Army Anti-terrorism Joint Training officially started.

　　Xinhuanet, Belgaum, India, December 6 (Reporter Li Gang) The opening ceremony of the "Join Hands-2008" Sino-Indian Army anti-terrorism joint training was held in the anti-terrorism training ground in Belgaum, India on the morning of the 6 th.

　　At 9: 30 local time, the flag bearers of China and India respectively welcomed the national flags of the two countries into the anti-terrorism training ground and played the national anthems of China and India. General Pattaya, head of the Indian steering group of the Sino-Indian Army’s joint anti-terrorism training, announced the official start of the joint anti-terrorism training.

　　Wonderful photos: The first day of Sino-Indian Army anti-terrorism joint training

　　Photos: Xinhua military reporters personally experience the Sino-Indian joint training camp

　　The opening ceremony of "Hand in Hand-2008" joint anti-terrorism training of the Chinese and Indian Army was held at the anti-terrorism training ground in Belgaum, India on the morning of the 6th. Xinhua News Agency reporter Li Gangshe

　　"Hand in Hand-2008" Sino-Indian Army Anti-terrorism Joint Training officially started.

　　Xinhuanet, Belgaum, India, December 6 (Reporter Li Gang) The opening ceremony of the "Join Hands-2008" Sino-Indian Army anti-terrorism joint training was held in the anti-terrorism training ground in Belgaum, India on the morning of the 6 th.

　　At 9: 30 local time, the flag bearers of China and India respectively welcomed the national flags of the two countries into the anti-terrorism training ground and played the national anthems of China and India. General Pattaya, head of the Indian steering group of the Sino-Indian Army’s joint anti-terrorism training, announced the official start of the joint anti-terrorism training.

　　The reporter of this website filmed the scene: the Chinese training team arrived in India.

Editor: Tian Shijia