knightmare
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I guess China's challenge with India is same as India's challenge with Pakistan. 1 is significantly powerful than the other but you cannot prove your supremacy without going to an all-out war. But, an all-out war will be too damaging even if you are able to prevail as expected. Additionally being nuclear powers it brings an odd type of parity between all. Hypothetically, even if tomorrow US/China wants to attack & wipe-out Pakistan they can't do it because nuclear weapons at least guarantee continued existence.
For the smaller power its much easier. Even if you are able to land a single punch you can claim that the stronger power is just for show. The stronger power will at some stage show restraint as they have more to lose.
For the smaller power its much easier. Even if you are able to land a single punch you can claim that the stronger power is just for show. The stronger power will at some stage show restraint as they have more to lose.