On the world stage today, India seems to have developed an overconfident bias about its position. Once among the world's fifth-largest economies, India seems to have used this as an excuse to begin to "float" internationally. However, sometimes their self-indulgence is really speechless. India sent two aircraft carriers to the Indian Ocean to "show off their muscles", and although this behavior has attracted some attention, the point is not on their show-off, but on the fact that these two aircraft carriers are the only two in the Indian Navy, and one of them is even new. One might think that this is an advance for the Indian Navy, but in my opinion, it is a manifestation of excessive conceit.
China's aircraft carrier development is relatively early, but the former deputy chief of staff of the Indian Navy accused China of lacking experience in aircraft carrier applications and is still trying to catch up with India. However, the complexity of carrier technology cannot be underestimated. Although China's aircraft carrier technology is relatively lagging behind, it far surpasses India in terms of the number, time, displacement and length of aircraft carriers. India has fewer aircraft carriers than China, and its domestic aircraft carriers have a smaller displacement and are far less than China's. Even in terms of modern equipment, India lags far behind China. Under these circumstances, it is strange that the Indian Navy can confidently claim that it is ten years ahead of China.
Perhaps India's confidence comes from the two aircraft carriers they hold. However, this does not mean that they can outperform China in the field of aircraft carriers. Even when it comes to buying aircraft carriers, India has shown inadequacy. For example, when China bought the Varyag aircraft carrier from Ukraine, India also wanted to buy it, but missed the opportunity because of the price. Even assuming that India buys the aircraft carrier, whether it can be successfully modified like China remains an unsolved mystery. India's infrastructure capabilities have been questioned, making it hard to believe that they have the ability to develop aircraft carriers as powerful as China.
In this context, India's blind confidence in its own power is ironic. At the same time, the Chinese navy is constantly improving its capabilities, with a large number of ships, advanced missile systems and radar communication equipment. The South China Sea Fleet of the Chinese Navy has shown great combat power, with a variety of advanced warships, including many modern aircraft carriers such as the "Shandong". In the future, the strength of the Chinese Navy will be further improved, and even joint military exercises with the Russian Navy will be carried out, creating a good opportunity to improve actual combat experience.
So India's self-confidence may be an illusion. In the field of aircraft carriers, India is not enough to be proud of China. On the contrary, the strength of China's navy continues to consolidate, and India still has a long way to go to catch up with China.
While analyzing the gap between the naval power of India and China, we have to admit that this competition is indeed a complex and sensitive topic. From this article, we can draw some revelations and perspectives.
First, competition can spur innovation and improve one's own strengths. The competition between India and China in naval construction has promoted the continuous improvement and development of aircraft carrier technology, number of ships, and carrier-based aviation forces. Although this competition is ostensibly a confrontation between the two countries, it has also led to the progress of global military technology to some extent.
Second, we need to look rationally at the reality behind the competition. The data on the number of aircraft carriers, displacement, number of carrier-based aircraft, etc. mentioned in the article really show China's leading edge in naval power. However, we cannot ignore the efforts and progress of the Indian Navy in recent years. This objective view helps us to have a more comprehensive understanding of the power gap between the two sides, and can also avoid excessive optimism or pessimism.
Moreover, technology and strength are not the only measures. The article mentions India's relatively poor infrastructure capabilities, which is also a factor affecting naval strength. In modern warfare, it is not only the comparison of military forces, but also logistics support, command system, strategic deployment and other aspects. The comparison of these comprehensive factors can more objectively reflect the overall strength of the two navies.
To sum up, we should view the competition between the Indian and Chinese navies with an objective and calm attitude. Competition itself is not a bad thing, but we need to remain calm in competition, rationally analyze the strength of both sides, and avoid blind self-confidence or excessive inferiority. At the same time, such competition should also be conducted within a peaceful and just framework that avoids unnecessary conflicts and tensions. Only on the basis of mutual respect and equal competition can the two sides develop together and achieve win-win results.
In the face of competition for naval power between India and China, we should also focus on opportunities for cooperation between the two countries. Despite the competition, cooperation between countries is more important in the current international situation. Through dialogue, exchanges and cooperation, India and China can jointly address global challenges and promote regional peace and stability.
In the military field, the two sides could explore joint military exercises and training to enhance the cooperation capability of the two militaries. Such cooperation not only deepens mutual understanding between the two sides, but also helps reduce misunderstandings and tensions. In addition, by jointly addressing non-traditional security threats such as piracy and disaster relief, India and China can establish pragmatic cooperation to jointly maintain peace and security in the region.
In addition, in the economic and scientific and technological fields, the two countries can also strengthen cooperation. Mutually beneficial and win-win economic cooperation will help promote the economic development of both sides and bring better living standards to the two peoples. In terms of scientific and technological innovation, we can promote joint research projects, share scientific and technological achievements, accelerate technological progress, and provide innovative solutions to solve global problems.
In addition to bilateral cooperation, India and China can strengthen cooperation in international affairs. As global challenges, issues such as climate change and epidemic prevention and control require international cooperation, and India and China can speak out together to provide constructive solutions to promote global governance. At the same time, in maintaining regional peace and stability, the two sides can also strengthen diplomatic coordination, promote the peaceful settlement of regional hotspot issues, and jointly safeguard regional peace.
Overall, competition between India and China is inevitable, but cooperation is equally feasible. While competing, the two sides should remain rational and calm, take dialogue and cooperation as the main line, strengthen mutual understanding, and avoid misunderstandings and conflicts. Through cooperation, India and China can achieve common development, achieve mutual benefit and win-win results, and make positive contributions to regional peace and stability. It is hoped that in the future, on the basis of mutual respect, equality and mutual benefit, India and China can establish good cooperative relations and jointly promote the prosperity and development of the region and the world.