CPEC not aimed at India, says China after criticism by Modi

[The Eagle]

CPEC not aimed at India, says China after criticism by Modi
WDWeb Desk
January 18, 2017
WORLD

BEIJING: China-Pakistan Economic Corridor isn’t aimed at India and is a purely commercial project, China clarified after indirect criticism by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

"Only by respecting the sovereignty of countries involved, can regional connectivity corridors fulfil their promise and avoid differences and discord,” Modi had said yesterday in Delhi at an inauguration.

According to India Today, China’s foreign ministry spokesman Hua Chunying clarified that the project “targets no third country”. She added that CPEC is a project aimed at long-term development and cooperation.

“It is of great significance in regional connectivity and trade cooperation. It is for regional peace and development,” she said.

Modi had previously personally expressed his reservations regarding CPEC to Chinese President Xi Jinping, but China has paid him little attention.

India also decided to convey its concerns to countries which have expressed interest in participating in the project, including the UK and Russia.

The Russian ambassador last month had said that he supports CPEC and considers it essential for economic growth in Pakistan.

Over this, Indian strategic expert Brahma Chellaney said the Russia-India friendship had reached an uncertain turn.

 

[schoolboy]

I don't think grumbling about CPEC is worth it - least of all to China.

The economic assumptions it is based on are dodgy (many are inexplicable), the route itself is not close to major manufacturing centres. The geography and climate are harsh and many parts of the route are insecure. And unless China takes over administration in Pakistan it will be decades before the construction itself is complete. And while money can buy soldiers and make buildings it can't create market demand out of thin air. I doubt the project will live upto the hype. What is more likely is that China will develop and use Gwadar port as a maritime base - which makes sense for it as well as provides it a great location to project power.

 

[ranjeet]

CPEC goes through a disputed territory contested by both India and Pakistan. China should have considered this before committing to this project. It's certainly not good for India China relations considering we already had unresolved issues.

 

[Ram Mahadev]

Hahaha Chinese are coming out as arrogant among the world. Lol Modi never disapoint these Chinese who runs pillar to pole to reply. Lately India has spoiled sweet dreams for China. That's for sure. I went full retard mode in debacle by claiming they will invade New Delhi in some hours and China is more powerful etc etc and China will arm Pakistan with ICBM lol this was the ultimate

 

[beijingwalker]

China has a huge balance of development problem due to the lack of coast in the far west, the east is very developed but the west part isn't, China has been trying to correct the balance for a decade and this corridor serves this purpose perfectly,China is switching the weight of the future development towards the west part of the country.

 

[Chinese-Dragon]

I went full retard mode in debacle by claiming they will invade New Delhi in some hours and China is more powerful etc etc and China will arm Pakistan with ICBM lol this was the ultimate

Yes.

 

[faithfulguy]

I don't think grumbling about CPEC is worth it - least of all to China.

The economic assumptions it is based on are dodgy (many are inexplicable), the route itself is not close to major manufacturing centres. The geography and climate are harsh and many parts of the route are insecure. And unless China takes over administration in Pakistan it will be decades before the construction itself is complete. And while money can buy soldiers and make buildings it can't create market demand out of thin air. I doubt the project will live upto the hype. What is more likely is that China will develop and use Gwadar port as a maritime base - which makes sense for it as well as provides it a great location to project power.

CPEC is meant for China to secure its energy route in case of conflict with US. If it can eventually create a pipe line through the CPEC route, than it's energy source can bypass choking points in SE Asia. So this project is not to counter India. India claims northern Pakistan. So it's a dispute territory. But the de facto owner of that territory is Pakistan and this will not change soon. So instead of getting hang up on the disputes, India should focus on development for once.

 

[Qutb-ud-din Aybak]

CPEC goes through a disputed territory contested by both India and Pakistan. China should have considered this before committing to this project. It's certainly not good for India China relations considering we already had unresolved issues.

ok then come to the negotiating table and solve the dispute.
If you don't want to solve it then it's better not to cry over the dispute.

 

[Srinivas]

Wrong response from China, India is not opposing cpec but the passage of the corridor through disputed territory.

 

[ranjeet]

ok then come to the negotiating table and solve the dispute.
If you don't want to solve it then it's better not to cry over the dispute.

Yeah we are already on the table .... follow the UN rules, withdraw the Pakistani soldiers and we can carry forward with rest of things.

 

[Qutb-ud-din Aybak]

Yeah we are already on the table .... follow the UN rules, withdraw the Pakistani soldiers and we can carry forward with rest of things.

What's the guarantee you will do it?
Can you give us a guarantee that you would allow UN to carryout referendum in Kahmir. Not complying will allow Pakistan to N-bomb 50 indian cities.
If you are sincere such guarantee won't be a problem for you.

 

[ranjeet]

What's the guarantee you will do it?
Can you give us a guarantee that you would allow UN to carryout referendum in Kahmir. Not complying will allow Pakistan to N-bomb 50 indian cities.
If you are sincere such guarantee won't be a problem for you.

yes we give you guarantee, if we don't hold the plebiscite you can take over delhi .. but please start with pulling out your troops from J&K

 

[Sliver]

strawman
You misrepresented someone's argument to make it easier to attack.
By exaggerating, misrepresenting, or just completely fabricating someone's argument, it's much easier to present your own position as being reasonable, but this kind of dishonesty serves to undermine honest rational debate.

Example: After Will said that we should put more money into health and education, Warren responded by saying that he was surprised that Will hates our country so much that he wants to leave it defenseless by cutting military spending.

What India said: China wants greater connectivity but ignores our sovereignty issues
China's response: CPEC is not against a third country.

 

[52051]

Truth to be told: india is too insignificant for CPEC to aim.

 

[Genesis]

I don't think grumbling about CPEC is worth it - least of all to China.

The economic assumptions it is based on are dodgy (many are inexplicable), the route itself is not close to major manufacturing centres. The geography and climate are harsh and many parts of the route are insecure. And unless China takes over administration in Pakistan it will be decades before the construction itself is complete. And while money can buy soldiers and make buildings it can't create market demand out of thin air. I doubt the project will live upto the hype. What is more likely is that China will develop and use Gwadar port as a maritime base - which makes sense for it as well as provides it a great location to project power.

Decades before it is completed? Parts of it is already completed, other parts are already under construction. Also, you understand, road is only part of it right? Read the list of major projects and see how many are not related to highways at all.

If anyone think this is going to be the end all be all of Pakistan economic improvement then they are deluded, but if you think this project is going to be anything less than a big part of that, then you need to look at Indian projects that are currently on going and say whether it will play a part in India's ascent.

As to using Gwadar port, you are making too much of it. Even if China wants the same kind of power America has in IO, we lack the power to do so, and this port is not going to solve that.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/China–Pakistan_Economic_Corridor

CPEC goes through a disputed territory contested by both India and Pakistan. China should have considered this before committing to this project. It's certainly not good for India China relations considering we already had unresolved issues.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/peter-cai/india-china-silk-road-initiative_b_11894038.html

India is always hesitant. Even if you think there is merit to what you say, you must realize it's cruel and inhumane to keep people in perpetual poverty. Whether or not you think this project is used for that or will do that, you must admit, it is better than doing nothing.

We can bicker all we like, but can we do it like China Japan, or China US? Not the usual South Asia situation of I don't care if I lose as long as you do.