China Frets Over India Atomic Subs

India recently test-fired a submarine-launched ballistic missile capable of carrying a nuclear warhead – something that is of serious concern to both Pakistan and China.

China Frets Over India’s Atomic Subs

Nuclear-capable vessels offer to destabilize Beijing’s expansion agenda

WASHINGTON – India recently test-fired a submarine-launched ballistic missile capable of carrying a nuclear warhead – something that is of serious concern not only to New Delhi’s arch-rival Pakistan, but also to China, according to report from Joseph Farah’s G2 Bulletin.

China recently has been concerned about India’s efforts to expand its influence in the East and South China Seas, where Beijing has asserted exclusive jurisdiction especially over maritime resources. Beijing is upset with India over its assistance to Vietnam in off-shore oil exploration.

At the same time, New Delhi has been equally concerned about China’s expansion into the Indian Ocean. Beijing strategists see the Indian nuclear ballistic missile submarine capability as threatening its access to the Indian Ocean through the Malacca Strait, where 25 percent of global trade takes place.

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Source: WND.

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