‘WARNINGS’ ALL ALONG: WHAT CHINA SAID ABOUT INDIA IN PAST SIX MONTHS
August ,2017,( on Do kl am ):“It has already been more than a month since the incident, and India is still not only illegal ly remaining on Chinese territory, itisalso repairing roads in there ar, stocking up supplies, massing a large number of armed personnel. This is certainly not for peace .”
August ,2017,( on Do kl am ):“The Indian side illegal ly crossed the boundary on the excuse of ... Chinese road building. The reason is ridiculous, vicious and facts are clear. You may think about it. If we tolerate India' s ridiculous logic, then anyone who dislikes the activity at his neigh bo ur' s home can break into its neigh bo ur' s house. Does that mean when China thinks that large scaleconstruction of infrastructure at the border area of India is posing a threat, it can enter Indian territory? Wouldn' t that be utter chaos ?” December 2017:“There have been consecutive cases of Chinese citizens being detained, fined or investigated, charged or even sentenced due to alleged law breaking
in India… The embassy can protect the safety of Chinese citizens and the rightful claims of Chinese enterprises and personnel in India ... but[ we] can not tolerate any illegalbehavior.” December 2017:( on an Indian dr one crashing on the Chinese side )“The action of the Indian side violated China’ s territory and is not conducive to peace and tranquil lit yin the border area. China is dissatisfied with this and has lodged sole mn representations with the Indian side. We strongly express our opposition. China’ s border forces acted professionally and responsibly .” February ,2018:“The current situation in the Maldives is its internal affairs. It should be properly resolved through dialogue and consultations by all relevant parties… non-interference in other countries is an important principle of international relations. The international community should respect the will of the Maldives and play a constructive role in the stability and development of Maldives instead of doing the opposite .”