China plans military base in Northern Pakistan, says report
A secret report prepared by the government's joint intelligence committee has confirmed India's worst fears - China is planning a military base in Pakistan.
The report, based on inputs from the Research and Analysis Wing, is meant for the PM, members of the cabinet committee on security and the national security adviser.
The report says 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," the report says.
It notes that the issue was discussed during the visits of Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari to China and during a visit late last year of the ISI chief, Shuja Pasha, to Beijing. The Chinese Vice- Premier and public security minister reciprocated the visits.
"China's desire for a military presence in Pakistan has been discussed by the political and military leadership of that country in recent months," the report says.
China appears more concerned about Pakistani tribal areas harbouring radicals.
According to the assessment, Chinese presence in these areas might enable the People's Liberation Army to counter the Muslim separatists operating from such areas for terrorist activities in Xinjiang.
What has rung alarm bells in the South Block is that it may not be politically feasible for Pakistan to openly allow China to set up military bases on its soil. But it might allow China to use its military facilities without any public announcement.
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China has been a steadfast ally through all kinds of ups and downs they unlike Americans will be welcome by all young and old alike
A secret report prepared by the government's joint intelligence committee has confirmed India's worst fears - China is planning a military base in Pakistan.
The report, based on inputs from the Research and Analysis Wing, is meant for the PM, members of the cabinet committee on security and the national security adviser.
The report says 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," the report says.
It notes that the issue was discussed during the visits of Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari to China and during a visit late last year of the ISI chief, Shuja Pasha, to Beijing. The Chinese Vice- Premier and public security minister reciprocated the visits.
"China's desire for a military presence in Pakistan has been discussed by the political and military leadership of that country in recent months," the report says.
China appears more concerned about Pakistani tribal areas harbouring radicals.
According to the assessment, Chinese presence in these areas might enable the People's Liberation Army to counter the Muslim separatists operating from such areas for terrorist activities in Xinjiang.
What has rung alarm bells in the South Block is that it may not be politically feasible for Pakistan to openly allow China to set up military bases on its soil. But it might allow China to use its military facilities without any public announcement.
Read more at: China plans military base in Northern Pakistan, says report : North News - India Today
China has been a steadfast ally through all kinds of ups and downs they unlike Americans will be welcome by all young and old alike
