• China planning military base in Pakistan

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      Steven
      Published on 01-09-2012 04:43 AM
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      China is planning a military base in Pakistan, India Today reported, citing "a secret report prepared by the government's joint intelligence committee."

      According to the report:

      China is keen to build military bases in FATA, or the Northern areas, while Pakistan wants to counterbalance Indian naval forces by having a naval base in Gwadar. But it does not spell out the exact location of these bases.
      China's deepening strategic penetration of Pakistan and joint plans to set up oil pipelines/ rail/ roads and naval and military bases are a matter of concern.
      China planning military base in Pakistan
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      1. Karome's Avatar
        Not so secret anymore.
      1. Prince's Avatar
        Quote Originally Posted by Steven View Post
        You can view the page at http://www.foreignpolicyforumonline....se-in-Pakistan
        Good let China pay for that Caspian Sea pipeline.
      1. Rebel Without A Clue's Avatar
        Quote Originally Posted by Steven View Post
        You can view the page at http://www.foreignpolicyforumonline....se-in-Pakistan
        Its a good move for them actually. In the 1962 war with India, China was unable to hold on to the large territories it gained from India since it was logistically impossible to supply soldiers from beyond the Himalayas. Communication in the days before satellite phones was also hard. So after making their point, they withdrew beyond the Himalayas. A base south of the Himalayas will give China credible deterrence and threat capability against India.
      1. Link's Avatar
        I thought China laid some claims to Kashmir? Why would Pakistan go along with this?