Indian Defence Chief Rawat crashed in Tamil Nadu on the Mi-17*** he was riding on December 8 the year before, killing him and 13 members of his entourage. After an investigation, the Indian Air Force recently announced the cause of the accident, saying that it was due to a "sudden change in weather" that caused the pilot to "disorientation in space" and "controlled flight to hit the ground". The Indian Air Force has denied the possibility of mechanical failure, sabotage or negligence, but this has not quelled the doubts of some in India about Rawat's death.
Rawat was the top leader of the Indian military and a representative of a "hard-line" stance on China. He once publicly stated that "China is India's worst enemy" and that "if there is a war with China, India will seek the support of the United States and Russia." During the Sino-Indian border standoff, he led the deployment of Indian troops, including MiG-29, Su-30MKI, Vulture UAV, M-777 howitzer and T-90 tank. His aim is to put pressure on the Chinese side and strive for more benefits in the border talks.
However, China is uncompromising on the issue of territorial sovereignty, and India's "hardline" strategy has not worked. On the contrary, in the border negotiations, India has shown dishonesty, put forward some unrealistic demands, and has not fully implemented the consensus reached. After Rawat's death, there were some positive changes in Sino-Indian relations, with soldiers on both sides exchanging sweets, India easing restrictions on Chinese investment, and taking the initiative to hold the 14th round of commander-level talks. During the talks, the two sides also issued a joint press release for the first time, indicating the determination of the two sides to resolve the border issue as soon as possible. In addition to front-line military personnel, the talks were attended by representatives of the two countries*** and the Ministry of Defense.
On another topic, India and Australia also have different attitudes. Both countries are allies of the United States and members of the Quad Alliance, which the United States hopes will help contain China's influence. However, Australia** completely followed the instructions of the United States and announced that it would not send ** to the upcoming Winter Olympics in Beijing, while India** made a choice according to its own interests and announced its support for the Beijing Winter Olympics.
The Australian Olympic Committee and the International Olympic Committee disagreed, and both spoke highly of China's preparations for the Winter Olympics. Coates, president of the Australian Olympic Committee and vice president of the International Olympic Committee, recently used the word "terrific" to describe China's performance when talking about the Beijing Winter Olympics. He also said that the decision of politicians will not be allowed to affect the rights of athletes to participate. The IOC has also repeatedly expressed its support for China, saying that China's epidemic prevention and control plan is "perfect", opposing the politicization of sports, and resolutely supporting China's hosting of the Winter Olympics. The Beijing Winter Olympics has entered the final 20 days of countdown, and I believe that China's level of hosting will definitely impress the international community.