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For the first time any government in India has been upfront and direct in using economic measures against an adversary.
Earlier it may have been done surreptitiously or against smaller nations but never this directly, this openly and against a 'big power'. #ChineseAppsBan 1/3
Earlier it may have been done surreptitiously or against smaller nations but never this directly, this openly and against a 'big power'. #ChineseAppsBan 1/3
Remember, superpowers like USA or even big nations (think Europe) use economic measures as a very important tool of national power.
India in the past either had not the size to use such a power or the will.We have had the size for some time. But the will under PM Modi is new. 2/3
India in the past either had not the size to use such a power or the will.We have had the size for some time. But the will under PM Modi is new. 2/3
There is another angle to Modi government decision on #ChineseAppsBan.
Indian market and Indian economy will NOT be a free run for countries which are hostile to India. This message is now out today.
This is what is called raising the costs for hostility. 3/3
Indian market and Indian economy will NOT be a free run for countries which are hostile to India. This message is now out today.
This is what is called raising the costs for hostility. 3/3
