Why Xi Jinping’s Cultural Imperialism, Bid To Bully India Along LAC Are Doomed To Fail | Point Blank

China continues to needle India with its actions along the LAC. After protesting against PM Modi’s visit to Arunachal Pradesh, China gave Mandarin names to 30 places in the Indian state. India responded fiercely, with the Indian external affairs minister sending a blunt message to Beijing. China’s move came weeks after Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the all-weather Sela Tunnel in Arunachal Pradesh. So, why is China provoking India again in Arunachal? Is China rattled by India taking decisive steps in integrating the border state with the mainland and military upgradation of infrastructure? Watch the latest episode of Hindustan Times’ Point Blank where Executive Editor Shishir Gupta explains why China’s LAC dares are doomed to fail. POINT BLANK