Why in news?
- After India successfully test-fired Agni-V ballistic missile,without referring to Pakistan, China advocated the need for “preserving the strategic balance and stability in South Asia”.
What is China propagating against India’s nuclear missile test?
- China signaled that there are restrictions imposed by the UN Security Council on India for developing missiles carrying nuclear weapons.
What is Agni V?
- Agni V , with a range above 5000 km, can carry a payload of 1.5 tonnes, three times the minimum weight of an atomic warhead.
- It is survivable to a counterstrike, as it is mounted on a TATRA truck, which imparts mobility to the weapon-system.
- Missiles having nuclear warheads launched from fixed silos can be more easily targeted.
What is China propagating about India China relationship?
- China is speculating reports about India and Japan relationshipis to counter China.
- China stressed that India and China, is emerging economies, and not rivals but partners.
- China is willing to work alongside regional countries, including India, to maintain the long-lasting peace, stability and prosperity in Indian Ocean region.
Category: Mains| GS – III | Bilateral Relations
Source: The Hindu
