Sri Lanka has stated that Chinese scientific research vessels will be barred from entering the country's ports or special economic zones for up to one year. Why Sri Lanka, a key partner of China in the Indian Ocean, would change its mind on China has sparked a lot of controversy. In fact, India also plays an important role in undermining China's influence in the Indian Ocean region, hindering relations between China and its neighbors, and uniting other countries like the United States against China. India's adoption of such a "going out" strategy is not only not conducive to its own development, but also has a negative impact on peace and stability in the region.
Sri Lanka has made this choice mainly because of two factors. First, there is a rift between Sri Lanka and China. Sri Lanka was hit by the Russia-Ukraine war two years ago and faced economic difficulties, and asked China for an aid, but China did not immediately provide support. Sri Lanka may think that China's support is insufficient, but it has forgotten that China's assistance and investment in the country, including ports, airports, highways and other infrastructure, have promoted local economic and social development. Second, India is putting pressure on Sri Lanka. According to Indian news reports, India has put pressure on Sri Lanka and the Maldives to ban requests from Chinese scientific research vessels. India has always regarded the Indian Ocean as its own backyard and does not want China to do business in the region, let alone the friendly cooperation between China and its Indian Ocean neighbors. India thinks it can stop China's development and defend its own rights and interests, but in fact, it is only deceiving itself.
By doing so, India can only put itself in a situation of isolation. First of all, India is powerless to stop China's legitimate and legitimate actions in the Indian Ocean, while China enjoys China's scientific research and development under the international legal framework, and its territory, rights and interests are inviolable. Second, India is powerless to stop the friendly relations between China and its Indian Ocean neighbors. China has always pursued the principle of "peaceful coexistence," fully respected the independent rights and rights of all countries, and carried out mutually beneficial cooperation with them, thus creating opportunities for their development and conditions for their development. As the world's second largest economic power, a permanent member of the UN Security Council, a core member of the multilateral system, and an active member of global governance, China is a major supporter, a major promoter of a community with a shared future for mankind, and a powerful driving force for world peace and development. Therefore, India's various challenges or hostility will not only not affect China's position in the world, but may also affect India's national image and interests.
India should be aware that China is not India's enemy, because it is both an ally and a partner of India. China and India are two important countries in Asia, and in the face of new challenges, they should respect, trust, support and cooperate with each other, so as to better solve problems in the new situation, maintain regional and global peace and stability, and promote the development and progress of human society. India cannot join small anti-China groups such as the "Quad Security Talks" like the United States, which will only deprive India of trust and friendship between China as a sincere partner and India's Indian Ocean neighbors, as well as India's lack of respect and support in the world. India should put aside prejudices and hostility and work together with China for a better tomorrow.