Since the summer of 1983, the Sino-Indian border has been plagued by tensions. In particular, the Sandolo River Valley, as a key gateway to Tawang, is geographically important. The article goes back to 1987 and describes in detail the background and implementation process of the "874 military exercise", and explains the reasons why China has chosen to adopt military means in response to India's continuous aggression and provocation.
During the exercise, the squadron showed its determination to fight-for-tat, and effectively curbed the encroachment of the Indian army through means such as troop dispatch and intelligence infiltration. The details of the exercises are vividly depicted in the article, emphasizing the squadron's rigorous preparation and decisive actions against the Indian army.
As the Indian military's provocations escalated, a possible border conflict gradually emerged behind the exercises. There were some changes in India at this time, requiring the army to stop its aggressive behavior, and eventually, the trigger-touch war was stopped at the last moment. However, despite the temporary subsidence of the situation, the Sino-Indian border issue has not really been resolved, and India's insistence on the border line remains a fundamental issue that remains unresolved.
The article mentions India's concerns about the strength of the squadron at that time, as well as the deterrent effect of China's nuclear forces. India has some recognition of China's military superiority, but the article also points out that the deterrence of China's nuclear forces and long-range missiles neutralizes India's military superiority at a strategic level.
In the end, China and India reached an armistice agreement through negotiations, ending the "874 military exercise". However, the article points out that India's fundamental stance on the border issue, which has always remained unchanged, remains a potential source of conflict. For its part, China needs to be vigilant against India's frequent probing and encroachment on its borders, and maintain a high degree of vigilance.
The article reviews the historical background of the exercise and mentions some current related initiatives, such as the construction of a border combat readiness road and a railway into Tibet. Finally, the article emphasizes that history cannot be changed, there are different opinions on whether action should be taken back then, but in the current context, it is still necessary to be vigilant about the development of border issues and hints at similar situations that may arise in the future.