China is two steps ahead and one step behind in Indian territory from Ladakh to Arunachal Pradesh The salami slicing principle is well known. The Indian Army dealt with it very harshly. However, this time, China’s Red Army has turned its attention to the Pacific Ocean. According to various media reports, Beijing is now following the same ‘salami slicing’ policy at sea. The United States is concerned about this.
American media CNN reported that some Chinese ships have recently been patrolling far from the Chinese mainland. Beijing is trying to annex several sensitive areas in the East Sea to Taiwan. Besides, China is said to be conducting research in the disputed sea area. Experts say Beijing’s move is part of a ‘salami slicing’ strategy. Through this strategy, China is expanding its dominance at sea in small but consistent steps without causing military confrontation or tension.
Analysts say the Western Pacific region is strategically important to both China and the United States.And now Beijing is increasing its influence in those regions. China’s move could be of particular concern to Taiwan. Beijing has repeatedly claimed that Taiwan is part of China. China has also threatened to use force if necessary. Earlier this month, three Chinese Maritime Security Agency ships sailed between Taiwan and the Philippines. The ships also began mapping the sea east of Taiwan. The question is, can the United States prevent China’s aggression?
Mapping at sea has military and strategic importance. According to one expertThe information will help the Chinese Navy more effectively manage submarines and fleets in waters east of Taiwan. This allows Beijing to have a clear understanding of undersea cables, natural resources and other issues that could be useful in the future. The waters east of Taiwan are strategically important. This is because it connects the island to the wider Pacific Ocean and can become critical for Taiwan in times of crisis. So if China strengthens its presence there, it will increase the problem for Taiwan.
Taiwan has long been in limbo due to Chinese aggression. China has always claimed Taiwan as its own. The communist country has become more aggressive since Beijing handed the reins of power to Xi Jinping. President Xiu has repeatedly spoken of seizing Taiwan by force. Since then, Taiwan has become more cautious. Taiwan has equipped its military with sophisticated weapons to counter Chinese aggression.
It should be noted that hAround 2017, there was a heated situation between India and China at the Doklam border between India, Bhutan and China. The Chinese army wanted to build a road in the area. A satellite image showed China building an entire village nine kilometers east of Doklam. In 2021, an all-India television channel claimed that the Red Army was slowly establishing its presence in Uttar Pradesh. That China has intruded four kilometers into Indian territory and built a village on the banks of the Tasari Chu river has heightened tensions between the two countries.