Famous Chinese military expert Zhang Zhaozhong predicted today that China and India would probably have more “tactical-level friction or accidents”.
After the June 15 India-China clashes in the Garhwal Valley, Modi made a televised speech admitting that Chinese troops had not crossed the border. In order to appease the people, it was decided to issue armor and batons to frontline border guards and ask for hard training in escape-fighting, especially highland yoga, according to Zhang.
And India orders frontline troops to change the no-weapons rules of engagement agreed with China and just fire if needed. Faced with the new situation of confrontations with China, Pakistan and Nepal, there is a possibility of sending Gurkha mercenaries into action next.
The Indian Air Force fighters, bombers, transports, and helicopters have been massing at various airfields along the Sino-Indian border to deliver combat supplies and personnel to conduct reconnaissance and surveillance of the frontline and wait for an opportunity to attack.
At the same time, India comes up with a large amount of cash to woo Russia for fighter jets. Russia took the opportunity to paint its sealed, in-repair, and in-service fighter jets, ready to deliver as soon as possible.
Zhang Zhaozhong predicted that from a strategic point of view, a large-scale local war between China and India is unlikely, but the possibility of tactical-level friction or accidents is high, and vigilance must be exercised to defend the borders.