From the statements of Chinese diplomatic envoys as well as other interlocutors, with whom this writer has had the opportunity to interact virtually, China’s diplomatic game plan is also becoming apparent. Now, New Delhi needs to ensure that China’s diplomatic playbook does not succeed. India-China relations cannot be business-as-usual. India-China relations will be negatively impacted. One of the loudest signals that we can send is to ban Chinese firms from India’s 5G trials and roll-out.

Source: Hindustan Times August 23, 2020 13:28 UTC