The recent report by The New York Times is a warning bell for Bharat. The new developments taking place along the Bharat-China border could signify a threat. The question arises why is Communist China surrounding Bharat with its territorial ambitions?
The report provides ample reasons for Bharat to remain vigilant. It reveals that Communist China has been rapidly establishing villages along its border with Bharat, from Ladakh to Arunachal Pradesh. Intelligence sources indicate that these villages, sprouting up like mushrooms, are not only hiding military personnel but also housing Chinese civilians, with all expenses borne by Beijing. These are not isolated incidents; such suspicious villages are being set up at various intervals from Ladakh to Arunachal Pradesh.
The New York Times report sheds light on Beijing’s intentions and exposes China’s aggressive actions along the Line of Actual Control or LAC. It is clear that the numerous commander-level talks between the two countries aimed at maintaining peace seem to be mere formalities for the Chinese Communists.
In reality, China’s hostile actions against Bharat are ongoing. Satellite images reveal that China has established over 50 villages along the border, beyond just setting up military infrastructure.
To address the lack of resources, the Chinese Government sends economic aid from Beijing to the residents of these villages, ensuring they do not leave. This strategy allows Communist Beijing to increase the population near the Bharat border, using it as a means to keep a close watch on Bharat.
The expansion is not limited to new villages; existing villages are also being enlarged. New buildings are being constructed, and efforts are underway to relocate more people to these areas.
The New York Times reports that China seems to be creating a ‘wall’ along the border with Bharat. To guard this wall, civilians and concealed military personnel are being settled in the area. The construction of bridges and communication towers around the border has been confirmed, with satellite images revealing these structures as well as residential areas.
One such new village is Kyongling, located near the Himalayan foothills. This once barren area has now developed into a settled village with permanent houses and wide roads. People have been lured to settle there with financial incentives.
In a speech, Chinese President Xi Jinping referred to the villagers along the border as ‘guardians of the border.’ The Kyongling village is directly across from Arunachal Pradesh, which China claims as ‘Southern Tibet.’
There are also indications that China has established villages along the border with Ladakh. Several structures used for resettling people have been observed, supporting Jinping’s intent to infiltrate Bharat from that border area, as evidenced by the 2020 Galwan Valley clash.
The New York Times notes that, over the past eight years, China has strategically set up significant ‘posts’ along the border. Satellite images show China’s intent to establish a village in every possible mountain pass along the border. Similarly, China has claimed territories within Nepal by setting up structures.
Interestingly, these new villages are not just equipped with permanent houses and roads, but also have access to electricity and internet facilities.
Bharat’s Foreign Minister S Jaishankar, military officials, and policymakers are aware of China’s ongoing malicious activities along the border. It has been frequently observed that China’s actions contradict its rhetoric of ‘maintaining peace.’ Hence, Bharat must carefully monitor every move by China along the border and work to expose such activities on the international stage.
