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Amid the ongoing face-off between India and China along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh, Jayadeva Ranade, President, Centre for China Analysis and Strategy, spoke to The Quint's Editorial Director Sanjay Pugalia on the latest wave of tensions between the two countries.
According to Ranade, the Chinese action is not like previous intrusions, and is pre-meditated instead of being impromptu. The top military body headed by Chinese President Xi Jinping might have cleared the action, he added.
He also indicated that the neighbouring country might be testing how India reacts militarily and politically to such a situation.
Pointing out the investments made by China in Pakistan and PoK, he said that it feels bothered about what happens in Jammu and Kashmir.
On the reports of disengagement between the troops, he said, "There may be disengagement for a while, but, in my opinion, this chapter will remain open for some time."
Ranade went on to say that Chinese President Xi Jinping, while under pressure on several fronts, wants to show a swift victory for China.
However, the conflict between India and China won't be a short or a swift one, but it will be protracted and certainly not local, he said.
For both sides, it will be a protracted conflict, which will end in no victory for one side, he said.
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