Sinnerman108
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I understand this is a defense forum but that does not mean we need to view every development under shadows of a war. CPEC obviously may mean a lot to both the countries involved but that does not mean India will attack Gwadar port even if Pakistan is successful in another jihadi attack on India (which will be THE ONLY reason for war, atleast for India).
On the contrary, to the dislike of many Pakistanis, CPEC will help India more than it will them, atleast as far as trade between India and China is concerned. Lets face it, trade is increasing and it will continue to rise in a pretty big way between China and India. China can easily arm-twist Pak by sending its goods through CPEC to India and of course China will allow Indian goods back to China through the same route. That is the beauty of the CPEC to India. All though it is in PAK, it's China that can call the shots.
If the scenario mentioned by the OP is plausible the scenario I mention is reality. Trade is what will direct relations between India and China. Alas, China will use Pak directly and India will to but indirectly.
Hence the awesome flankers will remain with China since they actually need it to guard the sky above all the artificial islands they are building. The South China sea and dangers around it are far higher than CPEC.
We are not against China sending goods via the road to India;
We will mostly welcome it.
Because this will mean we get paid for the freight transporter through the road.
So, the Price X that india will be paying will include a percentage Y that india will be contributing to Pakistan which we will use to make more weapons for India.