Gravitas Plus: China is Weaponising the Belt and Road Initiative

The Indian Ocean is India's backyard. But, China wants to control the region and its waters. How will it do that? By establishing a permanent naval presence in the Indian Ocean. On Gravitas Plus, Palki Sharma tells you how China is weaponising the Belt and Road initiative.

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[ranashome]

India has started on a large military base in Nicobar Islands. It’s perfectly located to control both critical paths: Malacca Strait & Indian Ocean.

[GoatOfWar]

I hope people will now understand the reason behind France's gifts.
China is a growing threat.

[foottofacetechnique]

I remember years ago when:

1. China launched geostationary satellites over South China Sea "to monitor and help predicting weather" for ASEAN region.

2. Started building structures in Spratly islands exclusively "for Tourism purpose"

Now, they have completely claimed the whole SCS area and even installed coastguard stations and attacking fishing boats from neighboring countries.

[Chrstnrchrdsn]

We Never get this type of information here in USA so many thanks. Knowledge is power. If Americans had this type of news I think we would totally elect different political parties to be our leaders.

[samcash]

China also has a 99 year lease on the port of Darwin located at the top of Australia, much to the opposition of most Australians. China owns several airfields in Western Australia (thanks to the pro-China West Australian government) and unknown to many, China owns the rights to develop a deep water port at Oakagee on the central West Australian coast. This site was proposed as a site for the massive iron ore ships but would provide China with a significant military base on the Indian Ocean - and China is known for its long-term plans.

[paparoysworkshop]

What countries have to realize (and I'm sure they do) is that a foreign port that has military capabilities, is a prime target in case of war. So if you don't want missiles falling on your soil, don't have foreign ports from any country.

[johnhicks]

This is the only news channel that tells you the truth

[sundareshanal]

Palki is a lone warrior highlighting the dreadful prospects of this rogue nation which directly poses a civilisational challenge to world at large. Palki's efforts must be heard and acknowledged.

[seamusoreilly]

It's very dangerous when a man, in a position of leadership, wants to leave his legacy as that of a conqueror and God.

[carltanner]

In a war, unless these ports are heavily defended with Chinese missile systems, they will be vulnerable to attack from both Indian and Australian navy vessels. Also, despite the fact these ports are where they are, they still have to sail through the Malacca Strait to get the supplies through to China. And, those waters can be easily blockaded. That's why China is building roads in those countries where the ports are, to bypass the Straits. However, roads have vulnerable choke points (bridges, passes, etc) and the supply of goods can be easily disrupted by attack. China is basically trying to hedge its bets by building these ports and roads, hoping one or the other can succeed in supplying them. And, if tensions rise and it looks like a war may ensue, the fact that the Chinese still have to deploy their forces through vital choke points means they cannot use these ports to their full potential. Unless, they deploy their ships many months in advance. That'll give the game away, straight away. Not a very good strategy.

[saktiprasadmishra]

India needs to focus more on Navy now...we need to ramp up on an exponential level.

[markpukey]

I'm very impressed with the level of detail this channel is presenting. But I'm not sure if they are not worrying too much about China here. For one thing, if they want to use Gwadar as a military port they have to sail their ships past THE ENTIRE INDIAN COAST. India will have some excellent opportunities to prevent China from getting too settled in Gwadar if they want to do so.

Mind you, I don't doubt that China WANTS to use the string of commercial ports for their military if needed, but I don't think they have the ABILITY to actually get meaningful amounts of military hardware to them in the first place. Again, India has a very good Navy. World class and much more capable than what China has today. India just needs the resolve and the political clarity to make sure China knows their military won't be tolerated in India's backyard.

[isoryte]

Palki and China is always an interesting show🤣🤣🤣

[Emperial_X]

Thank you for sharing eye opening report! Hope Indian government will acknowledge this problem and work on countering china.

[o.m.dlalranjithopatha]

As a Sri Lankan Sinhala Buddhist I will say, Rajapaksa regime is becoming unpopular rapidly. Next leader will be Sajith Premadasa, under that government Hambantota port can not be used for any military purpose.

[MrMountainchris]

USA, Japan, India, S. Korea, New Zealand, Singapore, and Australia need to create some kind of NATO for the Pacific. Also, thank you Palki for presenting the information in a straight-forward way without being boring but without sensationalizing it. This is NEWS. CNN, Fox News, CBS, and MSMBC are all info-tainment and obnoxious.

[chineseduckscriedinladakh]

India and China both should know that it's called "Indian Ocean" for a reason and not "Chinese Ocean".

[rishavsharma]

I like how this anchor presents every news uncomplicated

[robertroberts]

It will not help China. They are being more and more isolated. Industry is moving out. They will not be able to afford all this aggression soon.

[armartin]

As a US citizen and veteran, I can safely say that we hope for a strong India to be equal partners with on the world stage. Ma'ams, Sirs, please do your best to replace China as our primary trading partner. The whole world will benefit from this.