'The Chinese fault lines are tremendous and we need to exploit them.'
China will use airpower to support Pakistan from the start of a war. China will use the opportunity to at least take Ladakh. Its growing navy will prevent India from blockading or attacking the Makran Coast. And thanks to Chinese weapons, Pakistan keeps expanding its forces, observes Ravi Rikhye.
'We have to up our vigil everywhere, all along the LAC -- winter, summer or spring.'
'We can expect heightened belligerence from China.'
'The Chinese are retaining geostrategic pressure on India by keeping troops there and building infrastructure continually.'
'There is no such thing as ultimate survivability.'
'It's all comparative -- who outperforms, who uses tactics, who optimises technology to the best is what makes the difference.'
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