attempting to settle it through diplomatic ways. I believe that the Chinese government will take military action without hesitation if current approach does not work in China's favor. Military preparation takes time though. Vocal warning against the Indian provocation seems "weak" to the public but it provides army valuable time to react.
How to fight a war (against Inida) is complicated. It is ideal to maintain a war scale in Sino-India war in 1962 style. Factor in nuclear weapon background from both countries, it is likely to turn it into another Sino-Soviet skirmish in 1969. The Indians have numerical advantage around the disputed area. China needs to move fighting units and equipment into ready positions.
War is won by strategy not numbers however. I am convinced that China will prevail if a war is not avoidable. The reasons?
In addition to your list, I would like to add
1. History tends to repeat itself. A new war will be continuum of War 1962 but the ending will not be the withdrawal of Chinese troops. Not only the Chinese will set foot firmly on the lands they snatch from India but also take ZangNan back as additional trophy.
2. The Chinese traditional and modern time military strategic wisdom.
3. The qualities.
China will win the war, tactically and strategically.
Hands down (grin)
How to fight a war (against Inida) is complicated. It is ideal to maintain a war scale in Sino-India war in 1962 style. Factor in nuclear weapon background from both countries, it is likely to turn it into another Sino-Soviet skirmish in 1969. The Indians have numerical advantage around the disputed area. China needs to move fighting units and equipment into ready positions.
War is won by strategy not numbers however. I am convinced that China will prevail if a war is not avoidable. The reasons?
In addition to your list, I would like to add
1. History tends to repeat itself. A new war will be continuum of War 1962 but the ending will not be the withdrawal of Chinese troops. Not only the Chinese will set foot firmly on the lands they snatch from India but also take ZangNan back as additional trophy.
2. The Chinese traditional and modern time military strategic wisdom.
3. The qualities.
China will win the war, tactically and strategically.
Hands down (grin)