China is facing a host of external challenges, including disputes in the South China Sea and India stirring up trouble along the Sino-Indian border. Recently, India's Supreme Court asked Modi** to restore the status of Kashmir and Jammu as "states" and to include Chinese territory in India. China and Pakistan immediately hit back, with Pakistan saying India was "mocking justice" and China making it clear that it did not recognize the so-called "Ladakh Territory". India has once again offended China and Pakistan, so why did Modi make such a stupid decision?There are two main reasons for this. First of all, the influence of the British, India was a British colony, and the British directly divided it into two parts before withdrawing from India, laying the groundwork for the Indo-Pakistani conflict and a series of territorial disputes. Secondly, the urgency of India facing Modi is also a factor, and Modi wants to replicate his previous successes and seek re-election on top of his greater control over the regions under his jurisdiction. However, due to the unstable domestic situation in India, especially the unrest in the northeast, Modi has chosen to strengthen his legal jurisdiction over Chinese territory to win voter support. However, it is very absurd that China, which has experienced the events in the Galwan Valley, is still eyeing Chinese territory. When there is a territorial dispute, who is stronger is the last word, and India would do well to sober up and recall the Sino-Indian border conflict and the 1962 counterattack against India.
India's territorial problems stem from the division of India by Britain before it was evacuated. Britain directly divided India into two parts, laying the groundwork for the subsequent Indo-Pakistani conflict and territorial disputes. Among them, the Ladakh region is one of them. At that time, the British took advantage of the empire on which the sun never set and their status as predators to annex the Ladakh and Aksai Chin regions of China to India in the Treaty of Simla and the McMahon Line. Despite China** repeatedly stating that it does not recognize these treaties, India ignores historical facts, considers these two places as its own territory, and continues to illegally occupy them.
However, the division of history cannot be a reasonable excuse for the Indian side to invade and occupy our territory. No country can rely on past injustices to undermine the territorial integrity of other States. In fact, the China-India border territorial issue is a complex historical issue that needs to be resolved through dialogue and negotiation, rather than unilateral actions and declarations.
India's recent provocations against Chinese territory stem not only from historical differences, but also because of the pressure Modi is facing. Mr. Modi hopes to replicate his previous successes and build on his strong identity and control over parts of India, hoping to seek re-election.
However, the instability of the domestic situation in India has caused problems for Modi. In particular, the problem of unrest in the north-east has not been effectively resolved. In order to divert public attention and strengthen his appeal to voters, Modi has chosen to provoke China and take a tough stance on China's territorial issues. This is similar to what the United States has done in the past by targeting other countries or raising the banner of counterterrorism, trying to win votes and consolidate election results by setting up opponents and challenging them.
However, such actions by India will only lead to further tensions and further conflict. In territorial disputes, strength and rationality are paramount. India should soberly review the Sino-Indian border conflict and the 1962 counterattack against India, and a modest and friendly attitude can bring about stable development in bilateral relations.
In the face of the imminent India**, Modi chose to launch a provocation against China's territory in disregard of China's territorial sovereignty, trying to seek re-election by making a tough statement. However, India's actions not only run counter to historical facts, but also exacerbate regional tensions. Territorial disputes can only be resolved through dialogue and negotiation, and the two sides should make joint efforts to maintain regional peace and stability on the basis of the principles of friendship and equality. China and India should learn from history, put aside disputes, and jointly promote the healthy and stable development of bilateral relations. Mutual prosperity and development can only be achieved through mutual respect and cooperation.