India remains unconvinced about China's 'no threat' assurance
Monday, 20 December 2010
NEW YORK, Dec 19: China and India have set ambitious new economic targets by pledging to double their trade in next five years to S100 billion in next five years but they made little progress on tough differences over Pakistan, terrorism and territorial disputes. Prime Minister of China Wen Jiabao upon arrival in India said " we are friends not rivals; we will always be friends not rivals.
Wen Jiabao had two goals to fulfil: expand trade with India and to assure that China pose no threat to India. He has largely been able to fulfil his first agenda but India remains unconvinced about the other. Wen like Obama visited a school in India. Wen said Rabindranath is a household name in China whose works are widely taught there. Wen said Gandhi always lived in his heart.
Two countries agreed to open a hotline between two prime ministers and scheduled regular visits by top leaders. Yet India had hoped that China would offer clear endorsement of New Delhi's ambition for a permanent Security Council seat, which Wen did not do. India has also expressed concern about China's support to Pakistan. Indian military has complained that Pakistani and Chinese spy drones are regularly straying into Indian airspace. India has experienced violations of its airspace on 30 occasions during the past three years, said its defence minister A.K. Anthony.
Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) crossed over to Indian sky from Kashmir area. China is building two nuclear reactors in Pakistan causing unease in India. Wen made it clear that border dispute would not be easily resolved and made no mention of threats of terrorism. India fears that China is developing drone technology and building aircraft carrier.
China is becoming aggressive, India will have to cope with the pressure, said an Indian analyst. Indian airforce chief admitted that China is well ahead of India in all military aspects. On the economic side the two countries cut a business deal worth about $16 billion funding for which will come from Chinese banks. India in a surprise move have agreed to allow Chinese banks to open branches. Indian officials said economic deals were the most important aspects of Wen's three-day visit. Wen spoke about the complementary nature of two countries and how they might draw strength from one another.
He offered to assist India with cheap finance and development of its ageing infrastructure. Chinese prime minister promised greater access for Indian pharmaceuticals, services and food and IT companies to help reverse China's yawning trade surplus.
Wen Jiabao had two goals to fulfil: expand trade with India and to assure that China pose no threat to India. He has largely been able to fulfil his first agenda but India remains unconvinced about the other. Wen like Obama visited a school in India. Wen said Rabindranath is a household name in China whose works are widely taught there. Wen said Gandhi always lived in his heart.
Two countries agreed to open a hotline between two prime ministers and scheduled regular visits by top leaders. Yet India had hoped that China would offer clear endorsement of New Delhi's ambition for a permanent Security Council seat, which Wen did not do. India has also expressed concern about China's support to Pakistan. Indian military has complained that Pakistani and Chinese spy drones are regularly straying into Indian airspace. India has experienced violations of its airspace on 30 occasions during the past three years, said its defence minister A.K. Anthony.
Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) crossed over to Indian sky from Kashmir area. China is building two nuclear reactors in Pakistan causing unease in India. Wen made it clear that border dispute would not be easily resolved and made no mention of threats of terrorism. India fears that China is developing drone technology and building aircraft carrier.
China is becoming aggressive, India will have to cope with the pressure, said an Indian analyst. Indian airforce chief admitted that China is well ahead of India in all military aspects. On the economic side the two countries cut a business deal worth about $16 billion funding for which will come from Chinese banks. India in a surprise move have agreed to allow Chinese banks to open branches. Indian officials said economic deals were the most important aspects of Wen's three-day visit. Wen spoke about the complementary nature of two countries and how they might draw strength from one another.
He offered to assist India with cheap finance and development of its ageing infrastructure. Chinese prime minister promised greater access for Indian pharmaceuticals, services and food and IT companies to help reverse China's yawning trade surplus.