New Delhi can play the duet but has to be ready for the duel.
Since 2007, the PLA has sent more than 2,500 military scientists and engineers to study abroad and has developed relationships with researchers and institutions across the globe.
Every year during the months of May and June, the high passes of Himalayas witness activity as the Chinese cross over and intrude on Indian territory.
Beijing has not been able to digest the fact that New Delhi supported Bhutan during the standoff.
India can learn from its neighbour which is investing heavily in modernisation of its forces and research.
Delhi needs to remain fully alert and ready to tackle any situation, military or otherwise.
For Beijing, attack remains the best form of defence, but vital changes have taken place within the People’s Liberation Army.
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The upcoming 19th Party Congress presents the opportunity to cement his control over the military and government for the next five years.
The PLA is bound to play a crucial role in the power struggle at the top of the party.
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For Xi Jinping, the parade was also an opportunity to showcase his reforms of the military.