India's South China Sea disputes are of no concern, according to a Former Navy Commander's stance.
In a significant statement made at the Xiangshan Forum in Beijing, a former commander-in-chief of India's Western Naval Command highlighted India's economic interests in the South China Sea. The commander-in-chief emphasized the need for larger, more powerful countries like China to be more considerate towards smaller ones, especially in the South China Sea.
However, it's important to note that India's navy deployment in response to threats to its economic interests in the South China Sea was not mentioned in relation to a recent collision between the Philippine Coast Guard and China's ships. This incident, reported by the Philippine Coast Guard, resulted in one of their vessels being damaged and one personnel being injured.
The collision between the Philippine Coast Guard and China's ships is a reference to past clashes in the area and comes at a time of growing global concerns over China's military activities in the South China Sea. Despite this, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) was not directly mentioned as a party in the collision.
The current position of the Chinese and Philippine governments within ASEAN regarding incidents in the South China Sea focuses on enhancing cooperation on trade and finance issues. China continues to assert its claims in the region, while ASEAN states, including the Philippines, engage diplomatically to manage tensions. However, no detailed new joint stance has been publicly highlighted recently.
India, on the other hand, has stated that it has no involvement in the South China Sea unless its economic interests are affected. This statement was not contradicted by the collision between the Philippine Coast Guard and China's ships. India's navy will be deployed if its economic interests in the South China Sea are threatened.
The former commander-in-chief's criticism of China's actions in the South China Sea, including potential collisions with other countries' vessels, adds a new dimension to the ongoing geopolitical tensions in the region. As the situation continues to evolve, it remains to be seen how India and other countries will navigate these complex waters.
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