Why Is China Engaged In A Military Build-Up In The Himalayas?

Stirring Trouble Internationally ^ | September 17, 2009 | Martin McCauley

[myknowledge]

The Himalayas: A future battleground between China and India?

It seems worrying that the PLA would easily be able to gain an advantage over the Indian army, mainly because of logistics and the way the troops and fighter aircraft are deployed.

Ground and air battles would be waged across two fronts, and again, unless the Indian Air Force can eliminate PLA supply lines to Tibet-based troops, the PLA has the advantage in terms of logistical capability.

What do you think? (Remember to read the related posts of the article)

[onedoug]

Interesting....

[TexasFreeper2009]

seriously... WHY does China care so much about Tibet? I there some natural resource their or something?

[lacrew]

I think the Messiah just declared Tibet to be part of China, during his visit.

[American Constitutionalist]

Because the bay of Bengal would make a nice military port ?

[equalitybeforethelaw]

This will be bad news to all those “Free Tibet” bumper sticker types who voted for bammy. Remember, Hillary is in on the sell out of human rights for chinese cash too. Wonder how the dems will finesse this one with their supporters? Oh yea, human rights is like the homeless, they only care about them when a Republican admin is in place. Sorry Dali Lama, your friends need to sell US Treasuries to the Chicoms.

[myknowledge]

India is like a rock in the path of Chinese imperialism.

[Right Wing Assault]

Closer to India. Good base for attacks.

[givemELL]

WATER: http://www.circleofblue.org/waternews/2008/world/china-tibet-and-the-strategic-power-of-water/

China also has no way to prevent invasion if someone holds the high ground and access to Chinas’ West from Tibet. Lots more reasons...do a search of “Tibet strategic value”..lots of responses.

[TalonDJ]

A ping for your thoughts?

[jacksonstate]

It is pretty obvious if you watch the movie “2012” :-)

[NucSubs]

Is it okay if a conservative has a free Tibet bumper sticker?

I’d like to see Tibet free from China’s grasp.

[Madam Theophilus]

My husband and I lived in Nepal for a year and a half in the early ‘80’s. China had just completed a highway from the capitol Kathmandu north to their border and a huge four lane highway around the city. At that time, about the only use for the roads was for various herdsmen to run their goats. However, to us it was rather plain to see what China had in mind - especially as the roads were rumored to be “tank proof.”

[Trueblackman]

I have been expecting this for years and I think it natural resources such as gold and silver. The Himalayas are untapped and make China a first rate power, if massive amounts of metals can be found.

[Zhang Fei]

seriously... WHY does China care so much about Tibet? I there some natural resource their or something?

Tibet is close to twice the size of Texas.

[Magnum44]

Water

[equalitybeforethelaw]

Sure. Instead of bumber stickers I would recommend something more tangible like, AK-47s for Tibet, or something on those lines.

[Rebelbase]

“Tibet is close to twice the size of Texas.”

Yeah, but I bet they have lousy BBQ.

[TalonDJ]

Yeah, but I bet they have lousy BBQ.

Yeah, they should have invaded Mongolia instead.

[lacrew]

“This will be bad news to all those “Free Tibet” bumper sticker types”

I agree...but, seriously, how many of those types could even find Tibet on a map? Or better yet, name who they need to be freed from.