India's military build up

[deej]

Your claim is not supported by history. China and India clashed in 1962, and by most accounts it was a military victory for China (if damaging their international image).

It may not be likely, but never say never.

[spearhead]

Originally Posted by deej

Your claim is not supported by history. China and India clashed in 1962, and by most accounts it was a military victory for China (if damaging their international image).

It may not be likely, but never say never.

We were not discussing their history.

Both countries have changed since then.

[deej]

Originally Posted by spearhead

We were not discussing their history.

Both countries have changed since then.

Yeah, you're right. China is now the world's second-largest economy -- as opposed to the economic basket case it was in the 60s.

George Santayana wrote: 'Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it'. History -- particularly recent Chinese history -- influences much of China's behavior today. So yes, this IS a discussion of history.

Why do you believe China would "never" attack India (other than the fact that they are Communist chickens)? The China-India border is still one of the most heavily armed in the world -- a legacy from the 1962 war. There are still unresolved border disputes between the two countries.

Is another shooting war unlikely? Yes. But **never**? Nope, not taking that bet.

[spearhead]

I just simply don't believe they will attack India, period and deal with it. China is bullying those countries they know has no match against their military, like chickens.