India Sets Off For Naval Showdown With China
by Tyler Durden
ZeroHedge.com
12/03/2012
As if global geopolitics were not tempestuous enough, it seems China’s increased military presence near Indian state-run explorer Oil and Natural Gas Corp’s (ONGC) Nam Con Son basin operations near Vietnam are sparking India’s navy into action. India’s Navy Chief Joshi according to Reuters, said it was prepared to act, if necessary, to protect its maritime and economic interests in the region. He added that “When the requirement is there, for example, in situations where our country’s interests are involved, for example ONGC… we will be required to go there and we are prepared for that.” While the Straits of Hormuz seem to get most of the world’s attention, the growing trouble in the South China Sea is troubling since it “is one of the most important international waterways and freedom of navigation there is an issue of utmost concern to India,” because a large portion of India’s trade is through the South China Sea. Noting that the modernization of China’s Navy is “truly impressive”, Joshi concluded: “…are we preparing for it? Are we having exercises of that nature? The short answer is yes!” The Chinese are not making any friends as The Phillippines also condemned China’s actions.
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