On one hand, China is talking about normalizing relations with India, while on the other hand it is busy preparing for war. Looking at the latest activities, it seems that China is planning a major war against India in the next few years. On the eastern bank of the Pangong Lake of Ladakh, he is setting up a tremendous military infrastructure and has laid the foundation of the world’s largest hydropower project on the Brahmaputra River (China Yarlung Zhangbo, which flows in the Northeast). That is, China is currently preparing to surround India on two fronts, one military pressure and the other strategic water control.

China’s dangerous military construction near Pangong Lake
According to Open Source Intelligence (OSNIT), satellite photographs make it clear that China is building a large military complex on the eastern bank of Pangong Lake, which is almost complete. China has built deep garages in this complex, where armored vehicles and missile trucks can be hidden. Apart from this, a highway -like structure has been created, which can be used as a launching platform or radar.

OSNIT has also reported that this military structure is located near a radar site and can be used for SAM i.e. Surface to Air Missile System or other weapons. Experts say that if China develops airstrikes and monitoring capacity from here, it can affect India’s strategic freedom.

This infrastructure of China is becoming a strategic threat
According to intelligence reports, China is preparing the region in such a way that missiles and other strategic weapons can be safely placed there. If China can monitor India’s airspace from here and gain the ability to attack with missiles, then it will be a big threat to India’s military power. This structure seems to be a part of a strategic strategy against India.

China laid the foundation of the world’s largest dam on Brahmaputra
The reason for the second concern for India is the new hydropower project of China on the Brahmaputra River. On July 19, Chinese Prime Minister Lee Kyang laid the foundation stone of Medog Hydropower Station, which is going to become the largest dam in the world. This dam will generate three times more electricity than China’s already three george dams. The estimated cost of this project is $ 167 billion and it will be ready in the next ten years.

China is describing it as necessary for energy and development, but experts believe that this is a strategy against India. This dam is being built in an area adjacent to Arunachal Pradesh in India and a tunnel road comes very close to the border of India, causing a direct threat to the northeastern borders of India.

Water-de-addiction and flood threat also increased
Another major concern of India is that China has not yet signed a water-sharing agreement on the Brahmaputra River. This means that India does not get information about the water flow of this river, due to which the danger of sudden floods increases further. Experts believe that this dam may be a part of China’s strategy to use water as a weapon during war. A Chinese social media user wrote – “It is a power project in peace, but in the war? … I will not say anything, understand.” This statement is a serious sign about China’s intention.

Dual trick to surround India!
It is clear that China is preparing to surround India at two levels. On the one hand, India’s security is being challenged by creating a military base on Pangong Lake, on the other hand, water is being made weapons by making dams on the Brahmaputra. Both these strategies are a serious threat to India’s geopolitical and strategic status. India will now have to be alert and answer this threat at strategic, diplomatic and military level.

After the recent military conflicts of India-Pakistan, when Pakistan’s air defense network was badly demolished, China has once again come forward to help. According to the Open-SOS Intelligence Network (OSNIT) report, China has sent a new consignment of its medium-range surface to the air defense system to Pakistan.

China’s Y-20 Military Transport Aircraft has flew to Pakistan at least three times in recent weeks. These aircraft have delivered the HQ-16 missile system and a consignment of equipment associated with it. The Y-20 is a heavy lift military jet capable of carrying military materials up to 66 tonnes.

Why the new consignment of HQ-16 was needed?

During the Operation Sindoor run by India between 7 and 10 May, Pakistan’s major airbase such as Noor Khan, Rahim Yar Khan, Sakkur and Bholari were targeted. The Indian Air Force attacked with BrahMos and Scalp cruise missiles and destroyed Pakistan’s HQ-16 and HQ-9P air defense system and China-made YLC-8E radar.

Can HQ-16 stop BrahMos?

actually no. HQ-16 has a firepower of about 40 km and is usually designed to prevent drones, fighter jets and slow missiles. But the BrahMos missile, whose speed is Mach 2.8–3.0 (three times at the speed of voice) and it is almost impossible for the intercepting HQ-16. This is the reason that HQ-16 proved to be ineffective during Operation Sindoor.

What is the meaning of a new consignment given by Pakistan?

Pakistan’s current air defense capacity is considered to be almost zero. India had also destroyed two of its three surveillance aircraft. In such a situation, sending new consignments by China is to support Pakistan’s military morale, but this will not change a strategic edge.

OSNIT warning

The OSNIT report states that India should keep an eye on China-Pak alliance. Especially in cases of air defense, missile supply and technical military cooperation, the help given by China to Pakistan can remain a strategic challenge for India.

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