Why Modi is catching the plane to Samarkand & China’s Xi falling in line

In this edition of #GlobalPrint, ThePrint’s Senior Consulting Editor Jyoti Malhotra explains why PM Modi is going for the SCO summit to Samarkand & why China withdrew its troops from LAC on the eve of Modi’s visit
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[jamesmcenroe]

India's conduct, posturing and strategy should be reflecting its rising economic status. Modi Govt is doing a great job in this respect. The world respects those who have/show self confidence & respect. Good episode by Ms Jyoti.

[AmitSaini-ixyt]

Chinese might have withdrawn from the flash points for now, just to let pass the SCO summit pleasantly, but the untrustworthy and cunning chinese would again start to play games at the LOC after the summit.

[anupvkale]

Very positive outcome during very challenging time, thanks Print for showing in a positive light.

[dibakar]

India with the bold determination face off the Chinese troops & also make it clear to the international stage . Brave move India, brave move Modi.

[drsudheerms]

Madam,
I just subscribed to the Print by making a one time contribution of Rs.5000, in response to your appeal in the beginning of this video.
I am disappointed to hear that you say 4 Chinese soldiers died in the Galwan clash where 20 brave Indian soldiers have died. As far as I remember, Most independent assessments put the number of Chinese casualty as 30-35, quoting intercepts or other intelligence input.
Though you subsequently said casualties may be more than 4 and you don’t know, you did come up with a figure of 4 initially, which is the quoted number from China.
Is that the official position of the Print? In your assessment only 4 Chinese soldiers died in Galwan clash?

[manmohanyadav]

All there international meetings are talk shops with no real outcome. The West wants all Nations to follow their way but has no sensitivity to India's needs and policy. India has adequately replied to the West views and maintained a India centric policy. Unfortunately India has a large number of people who will sell their Nations soul for money. Hence progress is slow on all fronts.

[dr.gunchagupta]

A suggestion: would be nice to have map support while reporting … gives a clearer picture

[arunsharma-zudc]

Namashkar Madam, it was good insight of the situation in Ladakhi developments amid SCO summit.
But as per Chinese nature of such maneuvering can it sustain n improve further or just summit show
Let's wait n watch
Jai Hind 🇮🇳

[okgamer]

12 years ago... US used to play both India and Pakistan to "balance" southeast Asia.... Today we are playing both US and Russia to "balance" Europe, and US and China to "balance" This is soooo damn funny... how the tables have turned

[theindian]

Thanks Jyoti
A very insightful discourse. You analysed various aspects.

[drgadham]

Only what matters is India’s interest and Modi knows how and when to ensure it 🙃

[rajuramakrishnan]

What if the withdrawal was only for the SCO meeting ?

[cjayaram]

SCO primarily is an anti US platform, championed by China. As per SCO objectives, security cooperation is one of the conditions due to which China has to de-ecsalate boarder tensions. It won't be a surprise if China resumes its escalations after the summit. Nevertheless, India has to be vary with SCO platform as it also maintains relationships with the West, especially after joining QUAD.

[ManCan]

You have made an incorrect statement here. There are still areas in Ladakh that are still occupied by the Chinese.
It should also be noted that the current buffer zones created are all within Indian territory, so basically we are unable to patrol upto the furthest points that we had patrolled earlier.

[DEADPOOL-rrdr]

It's not 4 more than 35+ died. Are u scared Jyothi??

[apoorvmanjhiwal]

the fact that chinese have pressured india to declared land which was under its control as buffer zones and we cannot patrol over there any longer is a huge diplomatic failure

[PK-ttkk]

The fact is that China is a superpower, far more powerful & influential than India. If India wants parity in the relationship than India's GDP needs to be at least 60-70% of the Chinese GDP

[busygow]

Madam, I am your member by paying INR 5, 000 in November 2022. I have tried to join live show online, ask question, interact with other journalist from the Print. I am not sure if I am doing this in right way but I have not received a single response from your side. My emails to the PRINT is always not responded. can you please tell me how to engage with the Print in correct way as a paid member?

[KVR]

It is confirmed There is no Indi Pak talk

[tonyraheja]

Not sure of Chinese "Withdrawal" right upto restoring "status quo ante"..