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I wonder if the treaty has anything to say about acts of war invalidating the terms?
Just one question, “How many of these arbitration proceedings has China defended or agreed with adverse outcomes, if any?” China’s respect for international rules based order is clearly evidenced in its response to the adverse ICJ verdict on South China Sea.
If every action of the GOI have a reaction, the author has duly cautioned the govt the possible repercussion.There has been tendency to attribute motives and abuse the person having a domain knowledge. It is a view of the author , reminding the govt to take all precautions to safeguard the interest of the nation.It is not merely an issue of soverignity /empty national pride. It is duty bound to protect economic interest of the nation and much needed investment will flow (the govt has relaxed/opened so wide its gate to allow 100%FDI in many sectors of the economy) only when the govt. adheres to and uphold the principle of rule of law and international legal obligations, leave alone China,rest of the world matters. you cannot take decisions in isolation There is a verse in THIRUKKKURAL in Tamil “edithuraikkkum emera mannan keduppar elanum kedum” which means there should always be a critical person to even critize the King as otherwise even without a evil person, the kingdom will be ruined.
Thank you dear author for exercising your right to freedom of expression to give valuable inputs to the Chinese bro…
the author thinks that those running the government are fools and takes decision without considering different possibilities. this time India has taken a leaf out of china’s play book. “threat to integrity and sovereignty of nation”. if you see, china fits this everywhere to do what they want. why not do the same thing. a treaty is not for ever….remember HONG KONG. and Mr. Author, instead of researching on what all problems India will face, why not spend time to dig out how India can create some problems for China? WE ALREADY HAVE ENOUGH CRITICS…
Well said.
India will have to formulate a special law that permits it to abandon any treaty with China. Even if it requires declaring China an enemy ready for a war with us, we must go ahead with all suitable actions to deter China to cause harm to us.
Treaties are between friendly Nations. Even as per the most judicious jurisprudence, no treaty will be valid in the face of transgression of sovereignty. Or do you mean we continue with the massage China when it is holding a knife to the throat?
Proving transgression when there is no IB and by our own pronouncement that not an “inch is lost” will be impossible.
Now our armed forces kept some peace and tranquility treaty in letter and spirit by allowing soldiers to be beaten to death than opening fire in defence!!!
Hi PR (whoever you are in anonymity),
Greetings!
The tactics on the the border is beyond (should be too) the media glare….what seems is not what it is!!! The defence of a Nation is not easy.
On your observation…..
On the one hand you say that the Indian soldiers got beaten up while maintaining India can’t prove aggression; “oxymoronic”, if I may. This is one of the many advantages of a democracy with free media and freedom of speech (it is another natter that many a time this freedom is not exercised with equal responsibility) . In this case if you can’t see beyond the obvious, you can’t win – more so in an arbitration. But if one is smart, a democratic India is, it can win.
Wait and watch
Armed forces do not keep peace and tranquility by NOT defending its borers. . It falls in the realm of a Nation’s security policy.
A long unresolved border between any two countries is a potential flash point at any time. So it is between India and China. Yes, I agree that since Independence, we had decades to resolve this issue. We lost “inches” in 1962. Even after that we were unable to resolve the issue through diplomacy or otherwise.
PR, the practicality is, there are two options if we do not want to “lose” soldiers. Capitulate and give away lost territories and more or resist and negotiate. In the former we will lose credibility as a Nation and in the latter we will lose brave soldiers.
It is the people like you (us), the public through its elected Government, who should decide.
What do you feel is the right option? Not even claim the lost territories as ours and lose some more?
Absolutely correct
Why does Congress always sign shit care with China and Pakistan which can land us in trouble ? Can Mr Rahul gandhi answer this question
Bcos, when the pacts were signed, opposition either wanted that or they were just sleeping.
Arbitration only matters if both parties are participating in such an arbitration – otherwise its just a mock trial that means nothing.
India is under no obligation to participate in any arbitration, especially if it invokes national security as a justification along with national privacy laws which were confirmed by the SC over 2 years back.
This writer is trying to be too clever by half – treaties are only upheld of they offer mutual benefit and even without BIT companies can approach the courts for relief, so its not that arbitration will be quicker or more rewarding.
Fu.. the treaty.
China never gives two hoots to international judgements.
If these treaties harm Indian interests then kick them.
These international treaties are for civilized world.
China is not one of them.
Those commenting on economic decisions should know how commerce works. The so called APPS are owned by Chinese companies based in CHINA or otherwise. Banning of an APP is like the banning of a foreign newspaper, book or movie. Even if made exclusively for one market, the production source is not located in the market hence no production. Time people become real and stop parroting.
Beijing can drag India to tribunals because of treaties. It’s a good point. But you need to prioritize what is importatnt for you. Losing a few tribunals or losing of sovereignity? I think India has decided that it’s right time to do anything possible to sideline China who never stops bullying other countries if it can. Most of the other countries who China is bullying are scared of China. India shouldn’t choose that route.
What if CCP passes law that all the companies has to share the data? China has passed a similar law. In that case India has every right to ban Chinese companies.
If China goes to WTO it will expose itself. Its not as easy as this article presents. China knows this very well so just wait and watch. I am meanwhile eagerly waiting on decision by GOI on 5G. Lets hope that notorious Chinese company known as Huwei is kicked out.
“Chinese investments enjoy treaty protection and so Beijing can drag new delhi to tribunals”.
Fine. But is this a stronger reason to allow Chinese aggression, incursions? For exampe, if you’re a shopkeeper and you made a deal with another shopkeeper or a wholeseller about something, and then that person misbehaves with your younger sister, what’ll you do?
So the author should decide what’s inportant for India. Sovereignity or tribunals!
come on yar…. app isko kya samjaraheho…
The matter is simple. When China is a declared enemy country if the law is invoked then it is a force mejeure and arbitrators can do NOTHING in the matter
Defame ones own country.. ganndu gupta with help of congress leads the list………….
At times even intellectuals miss the obvious. The idea behind banning APPS is to motivate the investors to take the route of arbitration. :-). That’s a chess move. The was order was broadcasted left the users in ambiguity and sufficient room for the government to play around. The damage is done and if any Chinese investors file law suite in international tribunal, it will cost very heavy to China. You don’t fire a weapon without considering the retaliation.
Good point. Then India will show China is violating their side as well
You have to understand the writer’s mindset. Most likely is a China paid pimp. China has been known to buy press and media among other things. No surprise there.
What are you even saying? Are you dumb? If they take us to BIT, India will have to pay heavy compensation. The government in its bid to make a stunt forgot to do its homework. This is not a movie, and you should think about all the possibilities.
cheer… take two pegs…and take some rest. govt of india will deal with it…
we have gone past the stage of “goi will take care” when 20 died under the watch of chowkidar