South China Sea: India and Japan’s Joint Pact Sparks Beijing Anger as Tensions Rise

0

SOUTH CHINA SEA tensions escalated after India and Japan made a joint vow to ensure Beijing’s tightening grip on the most coveted waters in the world does not spiral out of control, and into conflict.

India and Japan’s defence ministers, Rajnath Singh and Nobuo Kishi respectively, issued a warning shot to China that it would “continue exchanging views” on the ongoing situation over the disputed region. Their promise will no doubt concern Beijing, which recently saw the US pass a bill to spend $18.5bn (┬г13.5bn) on its Pacific Deterrence Initiative to boost its military presence in the South China Sea. With most neighbouring South China Sea nations opposed to Beijing’s claim of sovereignty in the waters, fears of war have been sparked. Read More…

+ posts
Previous articleThe Lesson for RAW, IB from Kargil to Ladakh тАФ Fix Responsibility
Next articleTech Mahindra Partners with College of Military Engineering for Defence Solutions

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here