New Delhi [India], April 11 (ANI): A Japanese scholar has hit out at China for its expansionist coverage and the current announcement of the renaming of 11 locations in Arunachal Pradesh with an try to put declare to Indian territory. He has additionally mentioned that India ought to put together to counter China’s territorial claims.
Satoru Nagao, Fellow (non-resident) at Hudson Institute informed ANI in an unique interview that Beijing’s steady boundary disputes with its neighbours within the sub-continent are a harmful pattern.
“They (China) think that since it is their territory, they have the right to rename it and that is the message they want to send. We understand the message that China wishes to expand its territory in these areas. That’s why this is dangerous”, mentioned Nagao.
The Japanese scholar mentioned that China has made related claims on the territory in Japan and it is a clear violation of worldwide guidelines.
He added, “In our area, the Senkaku Island as we call it, the Chinese call it by their own name (Diaoyu Islands) because China wants to send the message that it is their territory and they have the right to rename it. So, renaming is like claiming. It is very dangerous and is a violation of International rules”.
“So, once China renames it, we may need to prepare for a military conflict and how to deter China’s activities. They have a current rule-based order and try to challenge it. China claims any area as its own because that’s its tendency and will”, he mentioned.
Beijing is just not solely utilizing its navy prowess towards its neighbours however cash to hold out financial initiatives like One Belt One Road Initiative to take advantage of others’ territories.
Satoru Nagao mentioned, “For China, the most important areas are the coastal cities. That’s why it tries to connect the supply chain of energy from the Middle-east. So, China wants to secure these routes.”The scholar whereas exposing China’s expansionist objectives, mentioned, “China’s weak point is Malacca Strait where the US Navy shows its influence, Indian Navy is stationed in the Andaman and Nicobar territory. China will face serious consequences if it tries to penetrate this route. So, that’s why they try to divert the route”.
He added, “China is creating alternative routes in the Indian Ocean to gain access to the Middle East and Pakistan, passing through Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and Xinjiang. There is another route from Myanmar to China, crossing the Malaysian Peninsula, the South China Sea and Cambodia. That’s why from China’s perspective, this route is very important to gain access to energy resources in the Middle East”.
Satoru Nagao mentioned, “This means China will not give up this route. Indeed, Pakistan occupied Kashmir is India’s territory and the route will be a violation of India’s claim. So, India should prepare for China’s territory expansion”.
New Delhi strongly reacted after China renamed 11 locations in Arunachal Pradesh and rejected it outrightly.
The modified names embody mountain peaks, rivers and residential areas. (ANI)