The government needs to put a surcharge on all imports from China so that Indian manufacturing is encouraged and only high technology products are imported. The Indian government needs to get back to investing in manufacture of products that are important for the economic security of the country such as pharma API, toys, electronics and metals

Stupid article which asks India not to construct/ develop infra n relationship with other countries as would anger China .

We should reduce our economical dependence on both China and USA, We have large population and agricultural bank. Only for Military / Security concern, we should go with USA (both Trump or rival lobby ) and all time long partner Russia. In any case reject Chinese investment and reduce to zero their local link with corrupt cancer affected Wampanthi- Gandhi Vadra Congress.

China wants to see trump defeated in the next elections- for this reason china has sided with the democratic party- WHO- bill gates etc - they have created a plandemic hoax and made the world lose about 10 trillion dollars -- this plan to kill the chickens so as to frighten the monkeys - is typically chinese- we should be careful and do what is right - balance our stance as much as is possible- because we do not know who will win ultimately - so we should be as diplomatic with both the adversaries as much as is possible-

Many Indian businesses are not creative, like American businesses who outsourced manufacturing to China. Can India do without Chinese takeover of Tibet (many rivers originate from Tibet)? Can India do without Chinese annexation of Aksai Chin ? Can India do without Chinese support to Pakistani nuclear programme and Pakistani terror infrastructure? Most businessmen are too selfish to care, so questions like can India do without China in a post-Covid world ! Yes Definitely, we need to get rid of this disease called China !

There is flood of articles in media which are attempting to promote Pro China narrative and attempting to find fault with India. These articles suggest that India should under awe of China and not forge strong ties with US. Relationship is a two way game. If China desires good relations with India , it should stop harming India's interests which it keeps doing through Pak or regular border incursions. India should not get swayed by Pro China lobby in Media which is feeling uncomfirtable with India's new found confidence.

CHINA is always a REAL threat to INDIA because CHINA is a communist regime it doesn't take orders or instructions or advice from any country or people it's FEW ruling communist party hierarchy heads decide and take military actions against INDIA TIME and AGAIN to keep INDIA at bay NO one can be sure what CAN be expected of Chinese military action when it poses a threat to INDIA Jaihind

It's WELL understood INDIA's side lining along with US couldn't be digested by CHINA BUT only one query we are bowing down like slaves since 1962 to CHINA after the Indo CHINA war. Since then Chinese has a policy to always threaten INDIA And every time it does INDIA simply back off itself SO this worked WELL to the Chinese and THEY Chinese always keep recalling INDIA NEVER LEARNT a lesson about 1962 war which cripples INDIA at the world stage It should be WELL understood whether CHINA is angered by India's move or NOT WHAT Modi Government is doing NOW is not to show cause INDIA's Military might BUT to use this Pandemic opportunity which was inducted and Infected by CHINA to make and get some business opportunity to build INDIA's sagging economy TWO months lockdown is NOT a small loss for a country with 140 crores population When CHINA uses THIS Pandemic opportunity to threaten INDIA should INDIA keep bowing to CHINA Communist Regime may be good for CHINA to threaten and cripple its own population and certainly not INDIA Hence it's required INDIA has to DO it if NOT now certainly INDIA can never DO it forever In fact LAC runs through the Aksai Chin WHICH again is CHINA occupied Indian Territory why should INDIA dare not to fight a befitting reply If not NOW when should INDIA DO it... Jaihind

China's diplomacy - keep India and Pakistan fighting with each other. The outcome - the world treats India, at par with Pakistan. Current Indian diplomacy - take a stand with a world power, China. The outcome - world will take India, at par with China. India is doing, what the world always expected of it.

China is neighbor and a superpower. Commodities in India is cheaper because of imports from China.The same imports if we do from US , it will be at leas 5 times costlier. In India , if we manufacture it will be twice costlier. Then why Indians are fascinated with US. Our business people can not compete with chinese business men. Our politicians hangs on these business people, who are with US.

I disagree with the given argument, China is a problem for us since long, further we have not good relations with our neighboring countries, because of China. Now is the time to teach them lesson as China is isolated in this world because of Pandemic, and if we do not do anything, this opportunity will be lost for ever. We may control Pakistan also with this master action. There are communists in this, who are supporting China, but communism will finish sooner than later.

how anybody can trust China after corono incident...its dangerous to do business with China...God knows what will be the next virus from China...better the World gets isolated from China..... regarding war... everybody knows nobody wins in war...

With China establishing military control on South China Sea, the US urgently needs to relocate it's supply chain to either South America or to countries from where trades do not need to cross the South China Sea

When India faced food crisis around 60 years back only America came for our rescue with PL 480 food aid program. Even today several lakhs of Indians are happily settled in America and most of them are holding good position also. Therefore Indo- American relationship are not new one and it is always there. Under any circumstances China will not play any fair game with us however we may try to be friendly with it as it seems to be more interested in taking total control of all the Himalayan countries. So friendship and partnership with America and all European countries only will save India from eternal trouble making country, China.

Do the author think china anexed akshai chin because of india"s closeness to america? Hipocrat communist .

I think we shall have a medium term conflict. China should know it is not India of 1962

There will be gurus and geopolitical pundits, but India has to stand tall in its own interest. If befriending America is in India’s interest that has to be continued- remember overall there is much greater congruence between the two countries. China has given us nothing but problems. We have to stand tall and make them pay /make themunderstand the consequences of playing with India. If we do that, we have a future, else we are putty.

China is a great nuisance and can not be relied upon. Why should India run a trade deficit of over $50 billion. Bring tariffs of at least 20% and try to make in India. Smart phone, TV, A/c etc. crazy Indians should be told to buy Indian.

looks like an aricle from a commie

WHAT WILL CHINA GET? NOTHING EXCEPT THRASSING.

WHat rubbish. CHina has neither the firepower nor the ability to take us on. They will get a certain drubbing in Tibet if they dare take us on militarily. Countries with feet of cly like China should watcht their rhetoric. If they actually start believing their lies, the resulting humiliation and loss of face due a certain defeat against India would mean the certain collapse of the CCP and Comrade elevenping

The brains dead bhakts blind faith over the Thuglak 2.0 made the to bark at the writer with understanding the reality, we are 30 yes behind China & China is 20 times powerful than us, Just because of the American Feku Trump rhetoric & selfishness we should not strain our relationship with our neighbors. We can keep away America but not China our imports & exports ,or Forex is more with China than US better Gobar gang idiots should listen to the most Litrste & generous guy in the Jumla party BJP Dr. Swami speeches & go by it.

MS. ARCHANA, IT APPEARS THAT U R A CHINESE AGENT , SINCE U R TRYING TO FOOL US BY LEADING TO BELIEVE THE FALSE PROPAGANDA OF CHINA ABOUT ITS ECONOMIC BULLYING AND SELF INDULGENT , SELF PROCLAIMED MILITARY SUPERIORITY. REMEMBER U R INDIAN FIRST AND DON'T ENTERTAIN COMMUNIST IDEOLOGY THAT IS THE BANE OF INDIAN COMMUNIST PARTIES VIZ. CPI , CPM WHO WELCOMED CHINESE AGGRESSION IN 1962.INDIA IS NO LONGER AN UNDERDOG. AND BY THE WAY HOW MUCH HAS BEEN PAID TO U BY CHINESE COMMUNIST PARTY TO WRITE IN THEIR FAVOUR???

so we should let others decide whom we choose to be friends with? wtf. If china decides to do any misadventure, they should be shown their place. Who pays for writing such stupid articles?

The author , ARCHANA are you a congress member or CPI( M) member , you certainly are not journalist with proper nationalistic credentials ! Go away and be with PAPPU!

its bloomberg aricle.. pappu has paid for it

The nations of the UN, must pass a resolution, to ask China to vacate Tibet and hand it back to the Tibetians in exile. The Chinese people in the years to come have to suffer, for what their totalitarian and authoritarian government has caused to thw world with the Covid virus. Karma playback has commenced for the Chinese, and it will continue to deteriorate with the CPC hoodwinking itself with an anti all nation policy around the world.

wants us to be chinese stoogie and chinese can play ball with pakistan.. wow

After reading this article, my only unspoken physical gesture is ..Looking at MY FOOT. Bloomberg and Archana get the message???

China behaviour no different whatever the season and whatsoever India's policy .

Very biased & immature article header as 1962 happened when US was against India. This issue is due to illegal occupation of Aksai Chin & hence border issue with China. Whether or not we go close to US, this issue will remain unless border issue resolved & China vacate illegal occupation of Aksai Chin.������

Professor Sun should know about our perceptions of the LAC. Tibet is not yours. So end the story of false narratives. The infrastructure of India is on our side, not yours. You people have thick skin, and you a professor to boot. Your government supports all the rogue nations, N Korea and Pakistan. Advise your government to play fair on international law in your occupation and militarization of the South China Sea Islands. When did China respect the ownership of these islets to different countries if ASEAN. Here your PERCEPTION is all screwed up.

China powered and towered with own will and largely succeeded. However, hegemonic tendencies should be punished unabashedly by all. Wonder why India isn't talking tough as yet. Lithium ion isn't much important India currently, but our territory and sovereignty. This is the best time to snub them or get snubbed.

So the author is suggesting that India should be subservient to China and not upset her at any cost and subject herself (i.e. India) to Salami slicing through border incursions at WILL, NSG opposition, BRI thru POK .....?

Very balanced column, covers many areas that hitherto not being discussed in public however going forward the world is going to be a lot more difficult for China because the anger against the CCP is global, cuts across countries and continents. In the standoff in Ladakh China has a lot more to lose if eventually it has to backtrack.

In the name of "Freedom of Speech" these anti national media people are blatantly running Chinese agenda on Indian mainstream media. These media people are the real threat to India. Distorting the facts and vocally supporting Chinese agenda...your place is in Global times. Get lost traitor!!

India's survival was not dependent on China. The IT revolution in the 90s was not influenced by China. We were rather dependent on US and European nations for our IT growth. In the same manner we should also grow as a manufacturing hub. This article does speak too much about Chinese dependency, which is not true. India does not a hostile country to dictate terms on it's freedom to do business with the rest of the world. Please stop spreading false information.

You are a big time Chadarmod

Author loves China. Maybe NIA, RA&W and ED should look at the source of funding of Author's NGOs and personal finances. Author is receiving lot of love from China it seems. Let's send the Author to China where it can show the true love for motherland China.

Is this author a Chinese paid promoter? I have been witnessing Chinese misbehavior from childhood and there was no Trump then. After a certain time, you pay back. If that time is now, so be it. We should open up 3 new positions in the 'disputed ' border as well.

It look like paid article.... Tell writer tell us why china attacked india in 1962....at that time indian communist party supported china

If India getting to close the USA is the reason for the present standoff, then what is the reason for South China Islands, Hong Kong, and friction with Malaysia, Vietnam, Philippines, Australia, and other countries. When they built a road in the disputed territory, supporting Pakistan, you want to accept without trying to get help. We all know that just on our own it is very difficult if not impossible to withstand China. Then what else is the option other than joining forces with other countriess

The author has taken a very spineless approach. Every dimension has been painted as if we have to be submissive. You have to reckon that crises like the present one are tectonic and offer new vistas for all.

Despite good relationship Pandit Nehru had with China, 1965 Indo-China war was the result. History teaches good lessons but sometimes we fail to understand. In spite Mr. Modi maintains good relationship, as appears, with China - this stand off is the beginning of revealing the true colors of China. Pandora Nehruji was blamed for Indo China war by BJP. Now whom we have to?

Disappointing article from the authorIndia is not chicken and a wrong comparison China brazenly supported Pakistan and has been treating India badly either supporting UN membership/supporting PAK based terrorists China is evil country and we should totally disassociate with Chins and infact Govt makes strong statements when it comes to Oakistan but not so affirmative with China. This govt ostensibly afraid to be tough with China and needs to change

archana choudhary we get invaded China indulges in salami slicing yet armchair critics like you only blame india you are pussilanimous in your thoughts please write with a little spine

Noinsance article by China's lover. China is a Cheat and deceit Nation. It can't be trusted under any circumstances. Their history of messacreing their own people can't be forgotten. What China is doing with her other neighbors, and also withSrilanka, Mauritius, Pakistan?

what more we can expect from small Bloomberg and small archana.. when received hefty money

the author either lacks understanding of China or is paid by them. India is playing all options while it is US which is keen to embrace India. You cannot gain with China by being subservient.

While dependency of global companies may not reduce overnight, serious deliberation on reducing dependence has definitely started.