China has been enraged by the recent report of the US Department of Defense (Pentagon) regarding India-China relations. The report said that China wants to take advantage of the easing of tensions along the LAC with India to stabilize bilateral relations and prevent US-India relations from strengthening further.

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said in a press briefing on Thursday (December 25) that China opposes the Pentagon’s comments regarding its national defense policy. He also clarified that China views its relations with India from a strategic and long-term perspective. When Lian was asked whether China would try to stall US-India relations by taking advantage of the reduced tension with India in the disputed border areas? On this he said that China emphasizes on developing relations with India and not on targeting any third country.

Chinese Foreign Ministry retaliated
According to the Chinese Foreign Ministry, China is ready to strengthen communication with India, enhance mutual trust and move bilateral relations towards stable, healthy and sustainable development. Let us tell you that this statement of China has come in the context of Pentagon’s ‘Military and Security Developments Involving the People’s Republic of China’ report, in which it has been said that after the tension on the Line of Actual Control (LAC) has reduced, China is trying to stabilize relations with India, so that the deepening of the strategic alliance between India and America can be prevented.

In the Pentagon report, Arunachal Pradesh has been described as important as China’s core interests (Taiwan and the South Sea). Apart from this, China’s growing military relations with Pakistan have also been mentioned.

How are India-China relations now?
Border tensions between India and China have decreased in recent months. After the meeting of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in October 2024, the two countries started high-level talks on border management. Steps like direct flights, visa facility and Kailash Mansarovar Yatra have been taken.

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India and China may have ended the border dispute on the LAC (Line of International Control) in eastern Ladakh, but there is a possibility of another dispute in the coming years. According to the recent report of the American Pentagon, China has expressed its claim on Taiwan as well as Arunachal Pradesh and has described it as one of its main interests.

The Pentagon report says that this northeastern state can become a major center of tension in New Delhi-Beijing relations. The report submitted to the US Congress states that Arunachal Pradesh, Taiwan and the South China Sea are of great importance to China. The report said that in order to make the country great again, China’s goal is to build a world-class military power capable of fighting and winning. India has always said that Arunachal Pradesh was and will always be an integral part of the country.

Tension re-emerges over Arunachal
Last year, India and China had signed an agreement for the purpose of withdrawal of troops regarding LAC (Line of International Control) in eastern Ladakh. However, after several months of peace, tension over Arunachal Pradesh has re-emerged recently. Last month, Indian citizen Prema Thongdok, who was traveling from London to Japan, was detained for 18 hours during a stopover in Shanghai.

Arunachal born woman was detained by China
Thongdok had said that Chinese authorities claimed that his passport was invalid because it mentioned Arunachal Pradesh as his birthplace. Eventually, she managed to resume her journey after contacting the Indian Embassy in Shanghai through a friend living in Britain.

Earlier this week, an Indian YouTuber was detained in China because in his video made in support of Thongdok, he had described Arunachal Pradesh as an integral part of India.

China does not accept the McMahon Line
Beijing considers Arunachal Pradesh to be part of China and calls the region Southern Tibet or Zangnan. This is because China does not accept the McMahon Line drawn by the British in 1914. Let us tell you that there was an agreement between Britain and the then independent Tibet regarding this border.

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A recent report by the US Defense Department (Pentagon) has made a big revelation regarding the military relations between China and Pakistan. According to the report, China is giving J-10C advanced fight jets to Pakistan. All these aircraft have now joined the Pakistan Air Force.

The American report says that on one hand, China talks about reducing tension along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with India, but on the other hand, it is adopting the strategy of creating pressure in South Asia by giving such a large scale arms to Pakistan.

giving huge military help to Pakistan

China has decided to provide 36 J-10C state-of-the-art multi-role fighter aircraft to Pakistan. Of these, 20 aircraft have been delivered by May 2025. These aircraft are equipped with AESA radar, long range missiles and electronic warfare systems. J-10C has been included in Pakistan Air Force, which makes its air power much stronger.

Apart from this, China and Pakistan are jointly making JF-17 fighter aircraft. China has also given armed drones to Pakistan. The report says that Pakistan is becoming a ‘pressure valve’ for China to put pressure on India.

Can J-10C compete with Rafale?

J-10C can compete with Rafale if it detects and fires the Rafale first. The Clash of 2025 proved that this is not a weak jet. But Rafale is considered better due to its twin-engine reliability, combat-proven record, longer range and more versatile multi-role capability (ground attack, nuclear, recon). Most Western or independent analyzes place Rafale at the top of the 4.5 generation.

China is disturbing the balance of power

This military cooperation can affect the balance of power in South Asia. China talks about peace with India, but is maintaining indirect pressure on India by giving arms to Pakistan. The possibility of Chinese military bases in Pakistan in the future has also been raised, due to which China’s reach may get closer to India.

China is adopting dual policy strategy

China is trying to reduce tension on the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with India. After the disengagement agreement between the two countries in October 2024, steps have been taken towards peace on the border. The report says that China wants to take advantage of this to stabilize relations with India, so that defense cooperation between India and America does not deepen further. But at the same time, there is doubt in India about China’s intentions and relations will remain complicated due to mutual rivalry.

The US Defense Department (Pentagon) has claimed in its annual report that China is trying to deploy its army closer to India. Preparations are being made to build bases for China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) in four neighboring countries of India. These four countries are Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Myanmar, where additional military facilities or logistics bases will be built. This will increase the strength of water, land and air forces. The army’s reach over long distances will increase and sea routes will be safe.

China trying to increase army around India

According to the Pentagon report, China already operates its only foreign military base in Djibouti and has gained access to Ream Naval Base in Cambodia. Now it is working on a plan to build such bases in about a dozen countries around the world, which include India’s neighbors. The report said that these facilities will help the PLA to extend and maintain its naval, air force and ground forces.

What is happening in India’s neighboring countries?

• Pakistan: Gwadar naval base is already being built in collaboration with China. China has given a deal for 35 J-10C fighter jets to Pakistan. Hangar class submarines, warships and other jets like 5th generation FC-31 fighter jet, J-10 fighter jets have been offered. Joint manufacturing of JF-17 fighter jets is also going on.
• Bangladesh: China is considering building a military base here. Bangladesh is showing interest in purchasing J-10C fighter jets. Pakistan had used them against India’s Rafale. China has given VT-5 light tanks, two Ming class submarines and two warships 2024 to Bangladesh. Military relations with China were strong since the time of Sheikh Hasina, which continues in the Yunus government also.
• Sri Lanka and Myanmar: There are plans to build general military facilities or logistics bases, which will help in increasing the strength of PLA.

What is China worried about?

The report also says that China’s biggest concern is the Malacca Strait, where there is a threat of siege from the US and Indian navies. China is also concerned about the security of the Strait of Hormuz and the sea routes of Africa-Middle East. Apart from this, discussions are also being held on making bech in countries like Angola, Cuba, Guinea, Indonesia, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Papua New Guinea, Seychelles, Solomon Islands, Tajikistan, Thailand, UAE and Vanuatu.

What impact will China’s actions have on India?

Pentagon says that China is countering the growing friendship between India and America by strengthening military ties with Pakistan. However, after the Modi-Xi Jinping meetings, steps like reducing tension on LAC and starting visa services have also been taken. But China is including Arunachal Pradesh in its ‘core interest’.

This report shows that America is constantly keeping an eye on China’s growing military power and global reach. China has not yet given any direct response to this report. Experts believe that these facilities are part of China’s ‘String of Pearls’ strategy, which is an attempt to create a siege around India.

Former US Pentagon official Michael Rubin gave a taunting statement on US President Donald Trump. He said that Russian President Vladimir Putin got a warm welcome in India, for this it is not Putin but Donald Trump who deserves the Nobel Prize. It is because of Trump that India and Russia have come so close. That means now even big people of America are taking a jibe at Trump.

Because of Trump, Putin got the highest respect in India
Rubin said in an interview to ANI that Putin’s visit to India was very positive from Moscow’s point of view. India gave Putin such respect which was not found anywhere else. He said, ‘I say that Donald Trump should get the Nobel Prize because he has connected India and Russia in this way.’

But Rubio also raised the question that how successful will the agreements reached in this tour actually be? He believes that many agreements were made because of India’s anger with Trump. India was angry with the way Trump treated Prime Minister Narendra Modi and India.

Two different views of American policies
Rubin said that if you are a Trump supporter, this tour will feel like ‘I told you so’. Trump will feel that India’s coming closer to Russia proves his point. But if you are against Trump like 65% of Americans, then all this is the result of Trump’s big mistake.

Rubin accused Trump of turning America-India relations upside down. Trump’s decisions were influenced by flattery or bribery efforts from Pakistan, Turkey and Qatar.

It is a big mistake to weaken the strategic partnership with India.
Rubin strongly criticized Trump’s India policy. He said that many people in Washington are surprised at how Trump weakened the strategic partnership with India. This was a big mistake, which will harm America in the long run. Rubin says that Trump will never admit his mistake. He will call this the success of his foreign policy.

Rubin gave advice to America only regarding India
He advised America not to preach to India on buying Russian oil. Putin had promised to provide uninterrupted oil supply to India. Rubin said, ‘Americans do not understand how much energy India needs. India is the most populous country in the world and will soon become the third largest economy. Indians have elected Modi to protect their interests.

America itself buys oil from Russia when options are less. If America does not want India to buy Russian oil, then how will it provide cheap and required quantity of oil? If the answer is no, it is better to remain silent. India has to take care of its own security first.

Targeted at the closeness of America and Pakistan
Rubin said that America should declare Pakistan a country that harbors terrorism. If Pakistani Army Chief Asim Munir comes to America, he should be arrested.

This statement of Rubin is sparking a new debate on American policies in India-Russia relations. It will be interesting to see how these relationships will change after Trump’s return.

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Amidst the increasing tension in the South China Sea, US Defense Minister Pete Hegseth has said that America will provide such technologies and equipment to its allied countries with the help of which they can jointly counter China’s ‘aggressive activities’. In multilateral meetings held in Kuala Lumpur, he accused China of spreading instability in the South China Sea and said that Washington will not leave its partners alone.

America targets China’s action in South China Sea
Hegseth told the defense ministers of ASEAN countries that China has not respected the sovereignty of neighboring countries and its policies are challenging the stability of the region. He said, ‘You feel the dangers of China’s aggression in the South China Sea and other areas every day. We must enhance our joint capabilities and develop technical cooperation for better monitoring of maritime activities, so that no country is left alone. He also said that America is capable of increasing innovation and technology rapidly and it wants to share these with its partners.

Concern increases over deployment of Chinese coast guard
Hegseth’s comments came at a time when the armies of Australia, New Zealand, Philippines and the US conducted joint exercises in the South China Sea. China described this action as ‘against regional peace and stability’. China claims almost the entire area of ​​the South China Sea, which borders the exclusive economic zones of Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines and Vietnam. China has deployed a huge fleet of coast guard ships in the sea, which have clashed several times with ships of Philippines, Malaysia and Vietnam.

However, China says that its action is defensive and its coast guard is working professionally. Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun said on Friday that China and ASEAN should maintain peace and stability in the South China Sea by ‘uniting the Eastern Power’.

Tension increased after Trump’s nuclear test comment
Hegseth’s visit came at a time when President Donald Trump said on social media that he has directed the US military to ‘begin testing our nuclear weapons’. This directive is being seen as a signal for nuclear testing after 33 years, although it is not clear whether Trump meant nuclear blast testing or testing of nuclear-capable missiles. When Hegseth was asked about this, he said that the Defense Department would provide clarification soon, but ‘it is prudent to test a capable nuclear force.’

Indication of strengthening alliance in Indo-Pacific
Hegseth said that America is a supporter of peace but China’s activities should be closely monitored. He said that Washington is committed to creating such an army in the Indo-Pacific region that no one can compete with at the global level. He further said that dialogue with China is important and the talks with his Chinese counterpart were useful, but also warned that Beijing’s activities will have to be constantly monitored. “We do not want conflict, we want peace,” he told ASEAN defense ministers. But we have to ensure that China cannot establish its dominance over you or anyone else.

The new grooming policy of the US Department of Defense (Pentagon) has created deep concern in religious communities. According to the memo issued by the Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, the religious exemption to shave in the army has almost been abolished. This means that soldiers who shared the soldiers on religious grounds, such as Sikhs, Muslims and Jews, can now be in danger.

Under the new policy, the army has been ordered to return to rigorous standards before 2010. That is, the beard exemption will be considered “generally not allowed”. This decision is reminiscent of the strict military discipline policy of the 1981 Supreme Court case Goldman vs. Venberger. Addressing more than 800 senior officials in Marine Corps Base Quantico on 30 September, Hegseth said, “We do not have an army of Nordic Pagan.” Hours after this speech, instructions were issued to all branches that almost all beard exemptions including religious discounts should be abolished in the next 60 days. This policy leaves temporary discounts only for special forces, which is given for the purpose of dissolving in the local population.

Sikh community sharp reaction

This decision first shook the Sikh community. The Sikh Coolition, which advocates the rights of Sikh soldiers in the US Army, described it as a betrayal with the fight for years of inclusion. In Sikhism, hairstyle (Acute child) is an integral part of identity. A Sikh soldier wrote on the social media platform X that my hair is my identity. This sounds like a betrayal after the fight for inclusion. ”Sikhs’ association with the US Army is not new.

In 1917, Bhagat Singh Thind was the first Sikh to be allowed to serve by wearing a turban. In 2011, Rabbi Menchem Stern and in 2016 Captain Simratpal Singh won the victory of his religious rights in the courts. In the Singh vs Burger case of 2022, the court again confirmed the rights of the beard and turban of Sikh soldiers. Sikh Coalition says that keeping a beard is not a hindrance in military service as Sikh soldiers have passed gas masks tests.

Dissatisfaction in Muslim and Jewish communities too

The new policy has disturbed not only the Sikhs, but also Muslims and orthodox Jewish soldiers. It is a religious responsibility to shave for the masculine soldiers, while it is part of their sacred tradition for the Jews. Counsel on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) wrote a letter to the Defense Secretary and questioned whether the religious, Sikh and Juda Sainiks will be safe now? CAIR cited the first amendment of the US Constitution and said that Pentagon has been recognizing religious freedom for a long time.

Black soldiers and other groups are also affected

This policy is not only on religious grounds, but also in a racial point of dispute. Black soldiers were often given medical exemption to shave due to a skin disease called “Psudo Foliculitis Barbe”. Now this exemption will not be permanent under the new policy. According to the report of the intercept, this rule can promote the culture of boycott on the basis of religion and race. The soldiers have also described this policy against their religious beliefs.

Is this policy a step against inclusion?

Many human rights organizations and religious groups believe that this decision is against the diversity of the US Army and the spirit of inclusion. Army Directive 2017, released in 2017, had arranged permanent exemption for Sikhs, Muslims and Jews. Now the overturning of this policy can affect not only religious freedom, but also a sense of trust in the army and equality.

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The US has intensified its military preparations to prepare for possible conflict with China. The Pentagon has asked the missile manufacturers of the country to double the production of 12 important weapons systems. Along with this, China has increased strictness on smuggling of its strategic mineral material, which is used in defense equipment manufacturing.

Target to increase the production of Pentagon
The Pentagon has formed the Municipal Acceleration Council to increase production. Deputy Defense Secretary Steve Fineberg is regularly discussing strategy to increase production by contacting heads of companies. Under this scheme, in the next 6, 18 and 24 months, a target is to increase the production of arms 2.5 times the current quantity.

Major weapons in focus
Production-enhancing weapons include Patriot Interceptor, Long Range Anti-Ship Missile, Standard Missile-6, Procession Strike Missile and Joint Air-Surface Standoff Missiles. Pentagon is aiming to produce around 2,000 units annually for the Patriot missile, which is about four times more than the current rate.

Financial and supply challenges
Companies need additional funds and pentagon procurement commitment to increase production. The time and cost of making missiles is very high, the qualification process for new supply companies can take several months and millions of dollars.

China’s security link
Meanwhile, China has increased strict surveillance by foreign countries to prevent strategic minerals like antimony. Recently, eight suspects were arrested, who are accused of sending the mineral abroad illegally. Antimony is widely used in high -performing arms systems and defense equipment.

Global strategic stress
China banned the export of Gallium, Germanium and Antimony to the US in December 2024, which has increased the prices of these materials in the international market. The initiative to increase the production of the Pentagon and the strict monitoring of China can increase the global defense and pressure on the mineral supply chain.

When Donald Trump was preparing for nuclear talks with Kim Jong-un, his team tried to gain a strategic lead over North Korea. According to the New York Times report, the Trump administration tried to intercept Kim Jong’s calls and make a dent in his communication system, but the mission failed completely. The US conducted a very dangerous secret operation against North Korea’s Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un. The New York Times report stated that the Seal Team 6 carried out a high -risk mission in 2019, but the mission failed.

The purpose of secret mission
The American Special Navy Force Seal Team 6 aims to install an electronic device to intercept Kim Jong-un’s communication system. This operation was done when nuclear talks were going on between the US and North Korea.

Causes of mission failure
During the mission, the team found a common civilian boat from North Korea, in which some sailors were collecting seaweed. The team felt that their identity had been revealed, so they stopped the operation.

Firing revealed
The New York Times report states that North Korean sailors were shot, while they were unarmed. After this, the Seal team planned to come back safely. The mission consisted of more than two dozen persons, including former officers and military personnel. When asked about this mission, Donald Trump said, “I don’t know anything about it. I am listening for the first time.”

Mission preparation
In 2018, American intelligence agencies proposed to the White House. Trump approved it in the 2018 fall. After this, the Seal team practiced in American water areas for several months. Then, in early 2019, preparations were made to execute the mission.

Mission strategy
Seals from nuclear-managed submarine were sent to North Korean Jalasima after riding in two mini-sabmarin. They had to make safe return by installing communication equipment there. But seeing a boat, the mission was canceled.

North Korea came to know or not?
It is not yet clear whether the North Korean government got information about this mission or not. The Pentagon did not comment on it.

Trump and Kim meet
Donald Trump had three historic meetings with Kim Jong-Un- Singapore (June 2018), Hanoi (February 2019) and Panmunjom (June 2019). The Seal team was confident that they had completed the mission last time (in 2005) without holding.