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.
