Dangerous Borders: Sino-Indian Relations Flashcards
Name THREE of the ‘Five Principles of Peaceful Co-Existence’?
- Mutual respect for each other’s territorial integrity and sovereignty.
- Mutual non-aggression.
- Mutual non-interference in each other’s internal affairs.
In which year was the ‘Five Principles of Peaceful Co-existence’ first codified and established between China and India?
1954
In what year did India grant asylum to the Dalai Lama?
1959, following the Tibetan Uprising
In what year did the Sino-Indian War occur?
1962, lasting 1 month 1 day
Same THREE similarities and ONE major difference between India and China’s make-up
- Both developing nations
- Both formally colonized
- Focus on domestic concerns
I. Largest democracy V Largest communist country
NAME of territory which sparked the Sino-Indian conflict?
Aksai Chin
What is the ‘Seventeen Points Agreement’?
An agreement/contract asserting Chinese authority over Tibet, though largely believed by Tibetan’s to be signed under duress
When was the ‘Seventeen Points Agreement’ signed?
1951
Summary of Sino-Indian relations?
- Cordial
- Tibet & Border disputes
- Border War
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Importance of Simla Accord & McMahon Line?
British drawn lines demarcated territory concerning lands around Tibet. Disputed between Indian and China to this day
When was the ‘Seventeen Points Agreement’ signed?
1951
Summary of Sino-Indian relations?
- Cordial
- Tibet & Border disputes
- Sino-Indian War
- Post-CW = power politics
Importance of Simla Accord & McMahon Line?
British drawn lines demarcated territory concerning lands around Tibet. Disputed between Indian and China to this day
What was the ‘Forward Policy’?
Indian construction of military/border forces along disputed territory; viewed as act of aggression
When did the Sino-Pakistani alliance start?
1966
