“Artificial Blocks” to Bilateral Cooperation will harm India, says China. In a news briefing on Friday, the Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson, Zhao Lijiang, said that “artificial blocks” to bilateral cooperation would harm India’s interest. He urged that the two countries should work together for the sustenance of peace at the border. Furthermore, he assured that China will take appropriate measures to “uphold the rights of the Chinese businesses in India”.
However, this statement by the Chinese spokesperson comes after the 30th June. Moreover, concerns that he shared in a press briefing on the recent Chinese app ban in India. “China is strongly concerned. Verifying the situation” said Lijiang.
China Knows Better?
At the beginning of this week, India banned 59 Chinese apps over data privacy and security concerns. Which included apps like TikTok and UC Browser. Furthermore, this ban was considered as a mark of retaliation against the Mainland. Since 20 soldiers of the Indian army were killed due to an escalation at the Indo-China border at Ladakh on June 15.
In his earlier statement. Lijiang also urged India to oblige to the foreign investors. Who invest in the country, including the Chinese investors. However, on Wednesday, the Union Minister, Nitin Gadkari announced. The introduction of the private sector into Highway projects. Which would result in. Barring Chinese investors at the same time. “We will not give permission to join ventures. Which have Chinese partners for road construction”.
In this league of ‘strikes’ by India against India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Ladakh today to commend the efforts of the Indian soldiers. And encourage the sense of solidarity among them.
India and China have gone through various levels of talks on military and diplomatic levels. In the past and yet, have not been able to come to a solution to the issue. This has led to a disability in the disengagement of the army on both sides of the border.
