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
In what year did India’s ‘Look East Policy’ Begin?
1991
In what year did President Mohdi establish his ‘Make in India’ Campaign?
2015
What was the purpose of the 2007 Indian Maritime Doctrine + example of it in action
Prospective response to String of Pearls + Listening post in Madagascar
What is “Chindia”?
Vincent Wang in “Chindia” or Rivalry
The notion that China & India hold the potential to forge a partnership which could make them the most powerful regional unit in global politics
In what THREE forms could a “Chindia” merger take?
A geopolitical entente OR an economic partnership OR a pragmatic mix of the two
