Tag:GS 2 || International Relations|| India & it’s Neighbours|| China

Why in news?

China has encroached on 50-60km in Arunachal Pradesh. Tapir Gao, BJP MP from Arunachal East, while raising the issue of Chinese encroachment into Indian Territory in Lok Sabha.

Tapir Gao shows concern on encroachment:

“If a repeat of Doklam takes place, it will happen in Arunachal Pradesh,” he said.

takes place, it will happen in Arunachal Pradesh,” he said. He even requested leaders of all political parties and media to voice protests against the Chinese move as the country has not only encroached upon Indian Territory in Arunachal Pradesh but also raised objections whenever India’s President, defence minister, home minister or Prime Minister visited the state.

The issue is not taken seriously in both the houses, neither media focused onto it.

Tapir Gao, said McMahon line is at a distance of approximately 100km from Chaglagam,now if china makes a bridge at a distance of 25km from Chaglagam, that implies china is already 60-70km into our territory.

Why should India be concern?

The claim made by Arunachal Pradesh MP of 60-70 square kilometer encroachment is very alarming

Chaglagam is place where bridge is built by china and they inter to India very easily, government is building 2000km road network so army can deploy in every region.

road network so army can deploy in every region. History is the proof that china has always tried to encroach in India, in 2013 The Chinese asserted that they had been patrolling near Palm. Palm , situated at a height of more than 14,000 feet , since 2001, but the Indian patrol countered this claim.

, situated at a height of more than , since 2001, but the Indian patrol countered this claim. Chinese troops had more than 20kms inside Indian Territoryin Chaglagam area of Arunachal Pradesh on august 11 and stayed there for 5 days. Proper camps have been made by china in Chaglagam.

China claim:

It has always been claimed by Chinese envoy that Arunachal Pradesh is part of china.

They claim to take it back from indian territory

Problem India face:

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on February 9(2019) claimed that foreign investments are eluding the sensitive border state owing to objections raised by a neighbour, a reference to China, and urged the central government to address the issue.

February 9(2019) claimed that foreign investments are eluding the sensitive border state owing to objections raised by a neighbour, a reference to China, and urged the central government to address the issue. Due to claim of china on Arunachal Pradesh, no proper development of the area is happening, no big company want to invest in the region.Pema khandu stated that “neighbour (china) blocking foreign investment to Arunachal Pradesh

(china) to Arunachal Pradesh Getting funds from ADB and WB for development of Arunachal Pradesh is not possible at the present due to interference from china

for development of Arunachal Pradesh is not possible at the present due to interference from china In 2009, China protested the inclusion of a water management project in Arunachal, parts of which India’s northern neighbour lays claim to, as part of a $2.9 billion loan that Asian Development Bank (ADB) had promised India.

loan that Asian Development Bank (ADB) had promised India. The row forced ADB to introduce a disclaimer in its project documents that, while stating that it has no position on territorial disputes, effectively discourages applicants from pushing for assistance for projects in disputed areas.

What should be India’s stand?

India should invite countries that have similar concerns on china’s territorial ambitions to invest in Arunachal Pradesh.

Japan and USA are the countries has always been stand stiff on such attitude of china, Japan in 2015 stand by india to for providing loan and development work in Arunachal Pradesh.

USA and Arunachal Pradesh:

After US envoy to India Kenneth Juster’s visit to the border area of Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh, Washington has said that the visit “highlights resolute US support for Indian sovereignty and commitment to local partnerships”

to the border area of Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh, Washington has said that the visit “highlights resolute US support for Indian sovereignty and commitment to local partnerships” India needs U.S to invest inArunachal Pradesh but it would be challenging

India need not only need to take strong steps but also invite company of USA and japan to invest in Arunachal Pradesh

Once japan and USA will start investing there in that region china itself will step back as hold will be strong form Indian side.

Conclusion:

Indian need to take decisive action there in the region for stopping this encroachment and bring development in the Arunachal Pradesh. Without concerning about the china’s action.

Mains oriented question:

What kind of role does Japan and USA can play in context of China-India border dispute in Arunachal Pradesh? (200 words)