Can China’s Army Really Reach Delhi in 2 Days? Nope, Say Experts

LoveIcon said:

Search on YouTube, you will find your media explaining in details how India will destroy Pakistani and Chinese Army in deserts, mountains and forests in 50 seconds.

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faithfulguy said:

Chinese troops won't be able to withstand Indian stench. All the human excrement and dead carcasses litter across the country will also deter any invasion. The whole India is under constant biological warfare

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Surya 1 said:

Can China’s Army Really Reach Delhi in 2 Days? Nope, Say Experts

“It would take China's motorised troops 48 hours and its paratroops 10 hours to reach India's capital if war broke out,” a Chinese State television channel boldly proclaimed.

This is not the first time China has tried to use rhetoric as a deterrence strategy but it comes as probably the first one that is so specific. Interestingly, this also comes on the back of Indian Army Chief General Bipin Rawat’s pointed comment on honing India’s Cold Start strategy for Pakistan.

Does the Chinese state TV’s statement come as nothing more than a deterrence tool, or are the claims viable?


‘A Ridiculous Remark Made Without Any Practicality’
Experts and retired army officers were quick to rubbish this as illogical rhetoric, and questioned the logistics of the provocative claim. The ill-thought-out remark shows the level of understanding of the people who’ve made it, said retired colonel Rohit Agarwal. Speaking to The Quint, he broke the comment down and analysed its impracticality.

For motorised troops to infiltrate the mountainous terrain of the north-eastern border of India and advance further inside is not possible, he said.

Soldiers of Indian Army and Chinese Army undertaking endurance exercises during Indo-China Joint Military exercise in November 2016. (Photo Courtesy: Twitter/@adgpi)
If you’re talking about motorised troops, you need to first look at the terrain. Where will those troops come from? All of our north-eastern border is mountainous, so, even if they plan on using that route for their troops, how far can they advance? Rohit Agarwal, Retired Colonel, Indian Army
As far as the paratroops are concerned, anyone can drop paratroops anywhere, said a former Indian army commander to The Quint. Putting the situation in perspective, he said:

If it takes their paratroops 10 hours to reach Delhi then theoretically it will take even our paratroops the same time to reach Beijing.Rohit Agarwal, Retired Colonel, Indian Army
Agarwal explained that depending on the flying time and the time taken to prepare, why just 10 hours? One can drop paratroopers anywhere anytime, but what thereafter? What possibilities will they have after landing in foreign territory? Will it be a clandestine operation? If so, what will it lead to? It would then be a full-scale escalation, he added.

You can drop paratroopers in Delhi as and when you like, but what will they do once they reach the ground? So, I think it’s just rhetoric. Rohit Agarwal, Retired Colonel, Indian Army

Agarwal says it’s difficult to discern what might have prompted the state channel to issue the remark. But China is always looking to send messages and threats to India or even United States, said Brigadier Gurmeet Kanwal (ret’d).

This claim is beyond ridiculous. It’s saying their motorised troops will reach Delhi in 48 hours – how will they cross the Himalayas? Brigadier Gurmeet Kanwal (ret’d)
Further, a former Army commander explained that notwithstanding all the disputes India has with China and Pakistan, the chances of a war are extremely low.

This is nothing but a figment of imagination of the television channel and a matter of who they’re quoting and how. It’s just imaginations running wild and typical punchline reporting by the state channel.Former Army Commander
The Chinese state TV’s comment was issued without context and, seeing the experts’ views, is being interpreted as mere rhetoric – thus negating any deterrence effect it may have sought to achieve.

https://www.thequint.com/world/2017...tart-doctrine-chinese-state-tv-war-with-india

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Taimoor Khan said:

Chinese army have done quite a few practice runs while camping inside Indian controlled territory.

On the news, wonder why there is such pin drop silence. Had Americans claims that they can make their way to Islamabad via Afghanistan, hell would have broke lose by now and Indian media going overdrive discussing how American forces would invade Pakistan.

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thebaj said:

Ever since, China has started flexing its muscles and started voicing opposition to Delhi, I have noticed through statements of former Indian military officials that they are not prepared to fully consider and accept china as a future main opponent instead of Pakistan. My guess is its primarily because of the sheer magnitude of the task of creating a credible deterrence against China as Pakistan have maintained against a much more economically stable and larger foe, India.

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ranadd said:

What nonsense is this? India monitors both Chinese and Pakistan movements in real time using satellites.

Invading a country is hard. Invading a country like India is near to impossible. The government is not spending billions to sit and watch.

Does the author think war is a turn based game?.

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GoldenRatio1618 said:

How about if Chinese Army Take Control of Indian Army High Command and all govt office in New Dehli I think Indian will not fire single bullet on their own govt buildings and army headquarters when thousands of Chinese Fighters in Air, Air Defense Systems on Border areas and ground forces coming From Lahore towards Dehli and Chinese Navy Coming From Karachi and Sea Blocked at Gwadar & Philipines Mayanmer. China Will Control India Within Hour and could make India as Chinese East India Company that will be good for all region peace untill Another New Pakistani, New Khalistan, Tamil independent state, Kerlaa Independent state came into existence.

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CaptainJackSparrow said:

Read that and I also felt like smoking.

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Peshwa said:

Love the Pakistani logic!
Pakistan tests an SLCM with a limited range, no guaranteed second strike capability or even the vessel for delivery has achieved parity with India...
BUT
India which can cover the whole of China with its missiles including a "guaranteed" second strike ability has no chance against China!

India is forever doomed...................................on PDF!

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XiNiX said:

That Might be the reaction for "Statements", But we have seen what Pakistan is capable of Doing Against "American" Drone Attacks. ( Hint : Nothing )

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