China is interested in having a firm hold in the Indian Ocean for expansion of commerce. A sub-text of this plan is to keep India under pressure so that it may not be able to challenge Chinese activities. This plan was unveiled by China in “Peking Review” in September 1984 by a Chinese Vice-Premier. The plan included connecting the outlying provinces with Myanmar’s and Pakistan’s ports. In accordance with this plan, China has systematically established ports in Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Myanmar. Chinese activities in the South China Sea also deserve to be kept in view. Chinese creeping occupation of ....
