China has been carrying out drills near Taiwan. Chinese jets crossed the mid-line of the Taiwan Strait several times over the weekend. Multiple military drills were carried out over Friday and Saturday reports claim that China carried out at least 40 sorties.

Taiwan has been ruled separately from China since the end of a civil war in 1949, but Beijing considers the island part of its territory awaiting reunification.

The island is a flashpoint with Washington, which promises military support to the elected government and has sent two envoys to Taipei in as many months.

"China will take appropriate countermeasures, including targeting relevant individuals," said foreign ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin, without elaborating. He warned that the US actions will "further damage the cooperation" between the US and China.

Wang added that any support for Taiwan's independence is a "dead end... doomed to fail".

The CCP'S mouthpice — China daily published a bitter editorial on the issue.&nbsp;

“The United States was trying to use Taiwan to contain China. &nbsp;'The US administration should not be blinkered in its desperation to contain the peaceful rise of china and indulge in the US addition to its hegemony," it said.

Neither Taiwan nor the US responded to the Chinese provocation militarily. What if India, The United States and Taiwan decide to jointly retaliate to China. Will the PLA be able to sustain the joint forces?

Take a look at the numbers, if you look at active military personnel. China has 2.18 million men.

India, Taiwan and the US, put together have 3 million men. So, China is out-numbered here.

Before sending aircraft to the Taiwan Strait, China should look also at its aircraft strength which is 3210.

If you combine the number of aircraft of India, Taiwan and the US the number becomes 16,131.

Look at the numbers of tanks, China: 3,500 and 11,761 is the number if you combine the Indian, Taiwanese and American tanks. So what exactly is China thinking — in opening up multiple fronts? Why would it engage 3 countries at the same time?

Especially when it includes the world’s most-powerful and 4th-most powerful armies. 
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How many reports will it take for China to understand that it cannot afford at war least of all, at a time like this.

(With inputs from agencies)

China has been carrying out drills near Taiwan. Chinese jets crossed the mid-line of the Taiwan Strait several times over the weekend. Multiple military drills were carried out over Friday and Saturday reports claim that China carried out at least 40 sorties.

China has been carrying out drills near Taiwan. Chinese jets crossed the mid-line of the Taiwan Strait several times over the weekend. Multiple military drills were carried out over Friday and Saturday reports claim that China carried out at least 40 sorties. Taiwan has been ruled separately from China since the end of a civil war in 1949, but Beijing considers the island part of its territory awaiting reunification. The island is a flashpoint with Washington, which promises military support to the elected government and has sent two envoys to Taipei in as many months. "China will take appropriate countermeasures, including targeting relevant individuals," said foreign ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin, without elaborating. He warned that the US actions will "further damage the cooperation" between the US and China. Wang added that any support for Taiwan's independence is a "dead end... doomed to fail". The CCP'S mouthpice — China daily published a bitter editorial on the issue. “The United States was trying to use Taiwan to contain China. 'The US administration should not be blinkered in its desperation to contain the peaceful rise of china and indulge in the US addition to its hegemony," it said. Neither Taiwan nor the US responded to the Chinese provocation militarily. What if India, The United States and Taiwan decide to jointly retaliate to China. Will the PLA be able to sustain the joint forces? Take a look at the numbers, if you look at active military personnel. China has 2.18 million men. India, Taiwan and the US, put together have 3 million men. So, China is out-numbered here. Before sending aircraft to the Taiwan Strait, China should look also at its aircraft strength which is 3210. If you combine the number of aircraft of India, Taiwan and the US the number becomes 16,131. Look at the numbers of tanks, China: 3,500 and 11,761 is the number if you combine the Indian, Taiwanese and American tanks. So what exactly is China thinking — in opening up multiple fronts? Why would it engage 3 countries at the same time? Especially when it includes the world’s most-powerful and 4th-most powerful armies. How many reports will it take for China to understand that it cannot afford at war least of all, at a time like this. (With inputs from agencies)

China can't afford a full blown war at this stage

The Indian-American community in the US staged a protest rally, against China's actions on the Indian border, on Friday evening.

The rally was staged outside the Chinese Consulate in Chicago.&nbsp;The protestors carried banners that read 'China Stop Bullying!'. They also urged people to boycott Chinese products and instead buy American produce.

The protestors demanded China to leave Tibet and Taiwan, claiming that Tibet and Taiwan fall in the Indian borders, and not Chinese.

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They were also seen carrying Indian and American flags, along with posters and banners. The protestors raised concerns about China "threatening" several countries and damaging economic reforms.

"They are stealing American jobs (due to which) so many people have been laid off. They are threatening several countries in the world including Vietnam, Taiwan, Singapore and India," a protestor was quoted by a media house.

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He added, "They are trying to flex their muscles and intimidate everyone. We are here to protest against that. We are looking for economic reforms and requesting them to behave like civilised people."

The protestors also accused China of spreading the novel coronavirus in the world, which has affected almost 10 million people in the world, and counting.

"They are causing so much damage. Millions of people around the world are suffering because of the virus. I think the Chinese need to stop threatening and treating their own people as slaves," he said.

Few days ago, the Indian community in Vancouver, Canada, too, staged a protest against China's actions on the India-China border, which led to a violent face-off, and 20 soldiers lost their lives.

(With inputs from ANI)

The Indian-American community in the US staged a protest rally, against China's actions on the Indian border, on Friday evening. The rally was staged outside the Chinese Consulate in Chicago.

The Indian-American community in the US staged a protest rally, against China's actions on the Indian border, on Friday evening. The rally was staged outside the Chinese Consulate in Chicago. The protestors carried banners that read 'China Stop Bullying!'. They also urged people to boycott Chinese products and instead buy American produce. The protestors demanded China to leave Tibet and Taiwan, claiming that Tibet and Taiwan fall in the Indian borders, and not Chinese. Also read| China amassing troops & armaments along LAC since early May: India They were also seen carrying Indian and American flags, along with posters and banners. The protestors raised concerns about China "threatening" several countries and damaging economic reforms. "They are stealing American jobs (due to which) so many people have been laid off. They are threatening several countries in the world including Vietnam, Taiwan, Singapore and India," a protestor was quoted by a media house. Also read| India, China willing and able to properly manage differences: Chinese Ambassador Sun He added, "They are trying to flex their muscles and intimidate everyone. We are here to protest against that. We are looking for economic reforms and requesting them to behave like civilised people." The protestors also accused China of spreading the novel coronavirus in the world, which has affected almost 10 million people in the world, and counting. "They are causing so much damage. Millions of people around the world are suffering because of the virus. I think the Chinese need to stop threatening and treating their own people as slaves," he said. Few days ago, the Indian community in Vancouver, Canada, too, staged a protest against China's actions on the India-China border, which led to a violent face-off, and 20 soldiers lost their lives. (With inputs from ANI)

China stop bullying: Indian-Americans protest against China in Chicago

China is not just directly engaged with India, but it is fighting proxy battles too. Case in point: Nepal.

Nepal is a small Himalayan country of 26 million people, with a GDP of 19 billion dollars.

It was once described as the 'yam between the two rocks', by the founder of Modern Nepal, Prithvi Narayan Shah. Little did he know that in 2020, in the middle of a pandemic, the yam would be squashed by one rock.

For Nepal, its alliance with China has come at a very heavy cost. Kathmandu has lost its identity, and is dancing to the tunes of China.

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Nepal is indulging in unprecedented provocation, and not just in map fixing. While map fixing was bad, at least that was only on paper.&nbsp;The recent developments are&nbsp;on ground, as&nbsp;Nepal has deployed troops on its border with India.

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This has never happened before.&nbsp;The Nepali army has built a helipad, and is planted tents. All of this drama is playing out in Dharchula, which is&nbsp;just 80 kilometers from the Chinese border.

While playing around with a map is one thing, deploying troops is another. The former is not okay, but the latter counts as military provocation.

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This is very uncommon for Nepal. This has also made it clear that Nepal and China are not just friends or allies, but Chinese government has made Mr. Oli's government as its puppet.

Earlier today, the Nepal Communist Party held a workshop along with the Chinese Communist Party. Apparently, the two sides wanted to share experiences on running the party and the government. A similar workshop was held last year, few weeks before Xi Jinping's visit to Nepal.

There are two takeaways from this so-called virtual worship. First, there is no real sharing of experiences here. These are virtual schools being runs by the CCP. Comrade Oli and his team are being coached by the CCP.&nbsp;

A line from the statement of Pushpa Kamal Dahal, also known as Prachand. He is the chairperson of the Nepal Communist Party -- the ruling party in Kathmandu.

Prachand told the gathering that the relations between Nepal and China are 'nurtured on the basis of sovereign equality'. He was once viewed as India's man, trusted to counterbalance Oli.&nbsp; However, that's not the case anymore.

Another important thing to note is the the timing of this virtual meet. It comes a day after Nepal constitutionally adopted a wrong map, claiming India's territories as its own. It also comes four&nbsp;days after the Galwan skirmish

Four days after so many lives were lost, Nepal's ruling party is taking classes from the CCP.

Mr. Oli is proving to be a fast learner. The first thing he has picked up from the CCP is how to ignore the problems of his people, and that's exactly what he's doing -- turning a blind eye to the problems in Nepal.

The first problem that Nepal locals are facing is the novel coronavirus, which has made over&nbsp;9,000 people sick in Nepal.

Healthcare in Nepal is a mess. Plus, there's a humanitarian crisis, as some 25,000 Nepali citizens are stranded abroad, without jobs.

Nepal's apex court has asked the government to evacuate them. It had to step in&nbsp;to remind Mr. Oli of his duty as a Prime Minister.

Another problem is the caste-based violence. A 21-year-old Dalit man was recently killed in Nepal. There are have been over 33 cases of violence against Dalits this year. There were at least 84 cases in 2019. There are thousands on the streets&nbsp;protesting these incidents. They have caught the attention of the United Nations and the European Union.

However, Mr.&nbsp;Oli is learning from China to not to care about human rights either.

The next problem is the crippling economy, again affected by the coronavirus. There is no money coming in to Nepal, and no tourists either. Remittances are expected to slide by 14 per cent this year, as per World economic forum.

Interestingly, remittances represent more than a quarter of Nepal's economic output. Any good government would understand the gravity of this situation. But Mr. Oli's poor governance is the reason behind his failed delivery.

Now his politics depends on fanning anti-India sentiment. Ultra-nationalism is politically profitable in Nepal, but remember the law of diminishing returns, and the significance of timing.

Now is not the time to construct helipads, or move troops. And it is never a good time to burn bridges with a friendly neighbour, especially one on whom you depend so heavily.

China is not just directly engaged with India, but it is fighting proxy battles too. Case in point: Nepal. Nepal is a small Himalayan country of 26 million people, with a GDP of 19 billion dollars.

China is not just directly engaged with India, but it is fighting proxy battles too. Case in point: Nepal. Nepal is a small Himalayan country of 26 million people, with a GDP of 19 billion dollars. It was once described as the 'yam between the two rocks', by the founder of Modern Nepal, Prithvi Narayan Shah. Little did he know that in 2020, in the middle of a pandemic, the yam would be squashed by one rock. For Nepal, its alliance with China has come at a very heavy cost. Kathmandu has lost its identity, and is dancing to the tunes of China. Also read| 'Enough is Enough', Nepal youth tells Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli Nepal is indulging in unprecedented provocation, and not just in map fixing. While map fixing was bad, at least that was only on paper. The recent developments are on ground, as Nepal has deployed troops on its border with India. This has never happened before. The Nepali army has built a helipad, and is planted tents. All of this drama is playing out in Dharchula, which is just 80 kilometers from the Chinese border. While playing around with a map is one thing, deploying troops is another. The former is not okay, but the latter counts as military provocation. Also read| Map move: Why is Nepal provoking India? This is very uncommon for Nepal. This has also made it clear that Nepal and China are not just friends or allies, but Chinese government has made Mr. Oli's government as its puppet. Earlier today, the Nepal Communist Party held a workshop along with the Chinese Communist Party. Apparently, the two sides wanted to share experiences on running the party and the government. A similar workshop was held last year, few weeks before Xi Jinping's visit to Nepal. There are two takeaways from this so-called virtual worship. First, there is no real sharing of experiences here. These are virtual schools being runs by the CCP. Comrade Oli and his team are being coached by the CCP. A line from the statement of Pushpa Kamal Dahal, also known as Prachand. He is the chairperson of the Nepal Communist Party -- the ruling party in Kathmandu. Prachand told the gathering that the relations between Nepal and China are 'nurtured on the basis of sovereign equality'. He was once viewed as India's man, trusted to counterbalance Oli. However, that's not the case anymore. Another important thing to note is the the timing of this virtual meet. It comes a day after Nepal constitutionally adopted a wrong map, claiming India's territories as its own. It also comes four days after the Galwan skirmish Four days after so many lives were lost, Nepal's ruling party is taking classes from the CCP. Mr. Oli is proving to be a fast learner. The first thing he has picked up from the CCP is how to ignore the problems of his people, and that's exactly what he's doing -- turning a blind eye to the problems in Nepal. The first problem that Nepal locals are facing is the novel coronavirus, which has made over 9,000 people sick in Nepal. Healthcare in Nepal is a mess. Plus, there's a humanitarian crisis, as some 25,000 Nepali citizens are stranded abroad, without jobs. Nepal's apex court has asked the government to evacuate them. It had to step in to remind Mr. Oli of his duty as a Prime Minister. Another problem is the caste-based violence. A 21-year-old Dalit man was recently killed in Nepal. There are have been over 33 cases of violence against Dalits this year. There were at least 84 cases in 2019. There are thousands on the streets protesting these incidents. They have caught the attention of the United Nations and the European Union. However, Mr. Oli is learning from China to not to care about human rights either. The next problem is the crippling economy, again affected by the coronavirus. There is no money coming in to Nepal, and no tourists either. Remittances are expected to slide by 14 per cent this year, as per World economic forum. Interestingly, remittances represent more than a quarter of Nepal's economic output. Any good government would understand the gravity of this situation. But Mr. Oli's poor governance is the reason behind his failed delivery. Now his politics depends on fanning anti-India sentiment. Ultra-nationalism is politically profitable in Nepal, but remember the law of diminishing returns, and the significance of timing. Now is not the time to construct helipads, or move troops. And it is never a good time to burn bridges with a friendly neighbour, especially one on whom you depend so heavily.

Allies or puppets? Nepal's movement around border raises questions about its friendship with China

A political activist from Gilgit Baltistan has condemned Chinese aggression in Ladakh saying Beijing is feeling threatened by India's infrastructure projects in the Union Territory.

Senge H Sering, the director of Institute of Gilgit Baltistan Studies told ANI, "India is improving its infrastructure and making its access to Karakoram Pass much easier. That means India will be able to access G219 (China National Highway 219) from Galwan Valley, because it is very close to the watershed of the Galwan River. Then you will be able to cut Tibet from Xinjiang, in case India tries to move forward towards East and North. And you will also be able to cut the Eastern route, the second route of CPEC (China Pakistan Economic Corridor)."

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Senge was reacting to a violent face-off between Indian and Chinese troops near the Galwan Valley area in which 20 Indian soldiers were killed on June 15. "The G219 also feeds into the feeder roads and makes China's control over Shaksgam, Agel, Raskam and Shimshal much stronger and superior. So, India makes China's presence in Xinjiang and Tibet very weak by extending its own infrastructure to Karakoram Pass," he added.

"China doesn't want it to happen. So, China is trying to intimidate India and asking to not to move forward and construct infrastructure in Eastern part of Ladakh," said Senge, who is well aware about the geography and strategic importance of the region.

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China's economy has been in shambles ever since COVID-19 broke out in its Wuhan city late last year. Experts believe that President Xi Jinping's handling of the pandemic has exposed serious structural cracks in the facade of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).

"So, China is attacking India and Taiwan or enabling Nepal to claim India's land as a distracting tactic and allowing people to galvanise to be more nationalistic and this way they want to prolong their own control over their country but, the fact remains that Tibetans and Uyghurs, they don't want China to control their land any more", said Senge H Sering.

The COVID-19 pandemic originated from China before it swept across the world, affecting millions and stalling economies the world over. There is a growing chorus against China for its poor handling of the crisis and hiding facts about the highly cntagious disease and thus misleading the world.

"China is feeling threatened, it's vulnerable in a way that its economy is not improving the way it used to be a few years back. COVID-19 has restricted the country in a very bad way and at the same time the dissent in the western autonomous region is threatening China's control," Senge said.

Senge said, "On top of that when India improves its infrastructure it becomes even more threatening for China. So, if you have all aspects together, you will realise that China will try to do its utmost. It will use all options there to not enable India to build infrastructure but the fact remains that China is an occupier in Aksai Chin, in Gilgit Baltistan and now it's trying to intrude into Ladakh."

He laid stress on the fact that by abiding all international rules and regulations China must withdraw from Aksai Chin and other occupied areas.

"These are Indian territories. The people in Xinjiang, especially the Uyghur, recognize that these are India's lands and people in Tibet - the Tibetan government-in-exile, recognize that these are India's lands. There is no dispute with the people of Xinjiang and people of Tibet as far as Aksai Chin, Shaksgam and other parts of Ladakh are concerned. So, the International community should stand with India and make China withdraw from these places", said Senge by adding that India must immediately build a protective wall in front of DS-DBO (Darbuk-Shyok-DBO) Road since China is trying to damage it by flooding the Galwan River.

A political activist from Gilgit Baltistan has condemned Chinese aggression in Ladakh saying Beijing is feeling threatened by India's infrastructure projects in the Union Territory.

A political activist from Gilgit Baltistan has condemned Chinese aggression in Ladakh saying Beijing is feeling threatened by India's infrastructure projects in the Union Territory. Senge H Sering, the director of Institute of Gilgit Baltistan Studies told ANI, "India is improving its infrastructure and making its access to Karakoram Pass much easier. That means India will be able to access G219 (China National Highway 219) from Galwan Valley, because it is very close to the watershed of the Galwan River. Then you will be able to cut Tibet from Xinjiang, in case India tries to move forward towards East and North. And you will also be able to cut the Eastern route, the second route of CPEC (China Pakistan Economic Corridor)." Also read| China says 'presently' it hasn't detained any Indian soldiers Senge was reacting to a violent face-off between Indian and Chinese troops near the Galwan Valley area in which 20 Indian soldiers were killed on June 15. "The G219 also feeds into the feeder roads and makes China's control over Shaksgam, Agel, Raskam and Shimshal much stronger and superior. So, India makes China's presence in Xinjiang and Tibet very weak by extending its own infrastructure to Karakoram Pass," he added. "China doesn't want it to happen. So, China is trying to intimidate India and asking to not to move forward and construct infrastructure in Eastern part of Ladakh," said Senge, who is well aware about the geography and strategic importance of the region. Also read| China, Russia present the most immediate, serious threats to US space operations: Pentagon China's economy has been in shambles ever since COVID-19 broke out in its Wuhan city late last year. Experts believe that President Xi Jinping's handling of the pandemic has exposed serious structural cracks in the facade of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). "So, China is attacking India and Taiwan or enabling Nepal to claim India's land as a distracting tactic and allowing people to galvanise to be more nationalistic and this way they want to prolong their own control over their country but, the fact remains that Tibetans and Uyghurs, they don't want China to control their land any more", said Senge H Sering. The COVID-19 pandemic originated from China before it swept across the world, affecting millions and stalling economies the world over. There is a growing chorus against China for its poor handling of the crisis and hiding facts about the highly cntagious disease and thus misleading the world. "China is feeling threatened, it's vulnerable in a way that its economy is not improving the way it used to be a few years back. COVID-19 has restricted the country in a very bad way and at the same time the dissent in the western autonomous region is threatening China's control," Senge said. Senge said, "On top of that when India improves its infrastructure it becomes even more threatening for China. So, if you have all aspects together, you will realise that China will try to do its utmost. It will use all options there to not enable India to build infrastructure but the fact remains that China is an occupier in Aksai Chin, in Gilgit Baltistan and now it's trying to intrude into Ladakh." He laid stress on the fact that by abiding all international rules and regulations China must withdraw from Aksai Chin and other occupied areas. "These are Indian territories. The people in Xinjiang, especially the Uyghur, recognize that these are India's lands and people in Tibet - the Tibetan government-in-exile, recognize that these are India's lands. There is no dispute with the people of Xinjiang and people of Tibet as far as Aksai Chin, Shaksgam and other parts of Ladakh are concerned. So, the International community should stand with India and make China withdraw from these places", said Senge by adding that India must immediately build a protective wall in front of DS-DBO (Darbuk-Shyok-DBO) Road since China is trying to damage it by flooding the Galwan River.

China feels threatened by India's infra building in Ladakh, says Gilgit activist

The worst two mistakes a military can make are to&nbsp;send unarmed troops to the border, and&nbsp;start a war when you cannot afford one.

So, can china afford an all-out war with India? The answer would be 'no'.

The major reason being that military deployment is a big challenge for China right now as it is already engaged in one too many fronts.

Another reason would be that the country is already fighting its internal war, and China cannot afford to fire right now as there is already too much global heat against it.

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Military deployment

What a country needs during a war is to quickly round up its forces at the frontline, and this is the last thing China can do right now.

China is fighting fires at several fronts&nbsp;as we speak. Its ground forces, &nbsp;its navy, its war planes are all engaged.

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On one hand, Chinese fighter jets are busy intruding into Taiwan's airspace, fighting a proxy war of unification.

On the other hand,China&nbsp;also has its&nbsp;ships at the South China sea, trying to fortify its claim over the water and its islands. In the South China sea alone, Beijing is currently engaged with six countries --&nbsp;Taiwan, Vietnam, the Philippines, Brunei, Indonesia and Malaysia.

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The People's Liberation Army (PLA) is creating artificial islands and carrying out exercises here.

Not just this, China is also in bad water with Japan right now, as Beijing's ships recently entered the Japanese water -- making Japan the seventh country to be at crossroads with China at the waters alone.

Then there is Hong Kong, and its ongoing pro-democracy movement. Striking a war with India right now will mean compromising on its surveillance in Hong Kong. The last thing Beijing wants is an uprising there.

Internal conflicts

China already has its plates full at home. There are one too many theatres of conflict.

China is still fighting to legitimise its claims on Tibet. It is also advocating for reunification of outer Mongolia. In addition to this, Chinese troops&nbsp;are engaged in the prosecution of Uighurs in Xinjiang.

And as we speak, they are fighting the second wave of coronavirus in Beijing.

Can China leave all these fronts and move to Sino-India border?

Budgetary issues

Let's say, hypothetically, the Chinese troops do abandon these posts and head to Ladakh, the question that arises then is that will the Chinese government be able to fund a war right now?

China's GDP stood at 20.65 trillion Yuan (2.91 trillion dollars) in the first quarter of 2020. Their GDP was down 6.9 per cent year-on-year.

It is not just the GDP that has observed a decline; China's relations with other countries, too, have observed a decline as industries are moving out of China.

Its manufacturing has slipped, and so has demand. There is a 8.5 per cent decline in imports.

The coronavirus has hammered the Chinese economy, and as a result, people are out of jobs and struggling to make ends meet.

The last thing China needs right now&nbsp;is a war. Too bad that Beijing, however, is already fighting one.

Trade war

China is in trade war with the United States. Although,&nbsp;it is economically at war with Australia too.

According to reports, the trade war with US cost&nbsp;China 35 billion dollars in the first half of 2019 alone. Among the hardest-hit sectors were computers and office machinery.

Fighting India would mean losing out on Indian markets, and losing over 74.72 billion dollars from exports alone.

Another major reason China cannot afford to go to war with India right now is its lack of allies presently, excluding the debt-ridden Pakistan, or humble Nepal.

India, on the other hand, has the support of the world's leading powers -- diplomatically and militarily.

If China fires a shot at Ladakh, it will be abushed from all fronts and its economy will tank.

China faces the danger of being&nbsp;diplomatically isolated, and there is a chance the Chinese leadership will not survive this blow.

The worst two mistakes a military can make are to send unarmed troops to the border, and start a war when you cannot afford one. So, can china afford an all-out war with India?

The worst two mistakes a military can make are to send unarmed troops to the border, and start a war when you cannot afford one. So, can china afford an all-out war with India? The answer would be 'no'. The major reason being that military deployment is a big challenge for China right now as it is already engaged in one too many fronts. Another reason would be that the country is already fighting its internal war, and China cannot afford to fire right now as there is already too much global heat against it. Also watch| There is not much clarity on outcome of talks between India and China Military deployment What a country needs during a war is to quickly round up its forces at the frontline, and this is the last thing China can do right now. China is fighting fires at several fronts as we speak. Its ground forces, its navy, its war planes are all engaged. On one hand, Chinese fighter jets are busy intruding into Taiwan's airspace, fighting a proxy war of unification. On the other hand,China also has its ships at the South China sea, trying to fortify its claim over the water and its islands. In the South China sea alone, Beijing is currently engaged with six countries -- Taiwan, Vietnam, the Philippines, Brunei, Indonesia and Malaysia. Also read| China's claims over Galwan Valley 'exaggerated and untenable': India The People's Liberation Army (PLA) is creating artificial islands and carrying out exercises here. Not just this, China is also in bad water with Japan right now, as Beijing's ships recently entered the Japanese water -- making Japan the seventh country to be at crossroads with China at the waters alone. Then there is Hong Kong, and its ongoing pro-democracy movement. Striking a war with India right now will mean compromising on its surveillance in Hong Kong. The last thing Beijing wants is an uprising there. Internal conflicts China already has its plates full at home. There are one too many theatres of conflict. China is still fighting to legitimise its claims on Tibet. It is also advocating for reunification of outer Mongolia. In addition to this, Chinese troops are engaged in the prosecution of Uighurs in Xinjiang. And as we speak, they are fighting the second wave of coronavirus in Beijing. Can China leave all these fronts and move to Sino-India border? Budgetary issues Let's say, hypothetically, the Chinese troops do abandon these posts and head to Ladakh, the question that arises then is that will the Chinese government be able to fund a war right now? China's GDP stood at 20.65 trillion Yuan (2.91 trillion dollars) in the first quarter of 2020. Their GDP was down 6.9 per cent year-on-year. It is not just the GDP that has observed a decline; China's relations with other countries, too, have observed a decline as industries are moving out of China. Its manufacturing has slipped, and so has demand. There is a 8.5 per cent decline in imports. The coronavirus has hammered the Chinese economy, and as a result, people are out of jobs and struggling to make ends meet. The last thing China needs right now is a war. Too bad that Beijing, however, is already fighting one. Trade war China is in trade war with the United States. Although, it is economically at war with Australia too. According to reports, the trade war with US cost China 35 billion dollars in the first half of 2019 alone. Among the hardest-hit sectors were computers and office machinery. Fighting India would mean losing out on Indian markets, and losing over 74.72 billion dollars from exports alone. Another major reason China cannot afford to go to war with India right now is its lack of allies presently, excluding the debt-ridden Pakistan, or humble Nepal. India, on the other hand, has the support of the world's leading powers -- diplomatically and militarily. If China fires a shot at Ladakh, it will be abushed from all fronts and its economy will tank. China faces the danger of being diplomatically isolated, and there is a chance the Chinese leadership will not survive this blow.

Lack of allies, funds and resources: why China cannot afford a War right now

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