China's relations with India (5) Flashcards
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How was China’s initial relationship with India?
Initially India supported Mao’s China, and India was one of the first countries to formally recognise the People’s Republic of China. .
What was signed in 1954 between China and India?
In 1954, the two countries signed a joint agreement of peaceful co-existence and India officially recognized Tibet as being part of China.
Why was there tension between China and India?
There was tension between India and China over two areas on the border between them, Arunachal Pradesh and Aksai Chin. These areas had been claimed by the British as part of their colony of India, but the Chinese did not accept this claim. When India became an independent country in 1947, these two areas were included within the borders of India, but China continued to regard those areas as part of China.
In 1957 the Chinese built a road across ___ ____ to transport troops and supplies to Tibet. India started setting up ____ and border posts in both regions.
Aksai Chin
Garrisons
What effect did the Tibet uprising have on China and India’s relationship?
After the Tibetan uprising of 1959, relations between India and China became worse. The Chinese were angry because the Indian government allowed the Dalai Lama Lama and thousands of Tibetan refugees to flee to India and settle there. The Chinese authorities believed the exiled Tibetans were plotting against China.
Why did a 20 day war break out between China and India?
In 1962 a war lasting only 20 days broke out between India and China when Chinese troops moved into the disputed border areas. In this war, India received military supplies from the US, as well as from the USSR (as a result of the Sino-Soviet split).
Why did the 20 day war end?
The war ended when a compromise agreement was reached: China retained control over Aksai Chin. The Chinese withdrew from Arunachal Pradesh, leaving India in control there.
Was the 20 day war the last of Chinese and Indian conflicts?
No, tension between the two countries remained, and there was more fighting between Indian and Chinese troops in Sikkim in 1967.
What did historians interpret the 20 day war as in regards to Mao’s position?
The 1962 was interpreted by some as an attempt by Mao to strengthen his own position within China by showing he could defeat those who supported Tibet. In this the war succeeded, since the outcome of the conflict was seen as a Chinese victory.
What were the results of Chinese actions during the war?
However, as a result of Chinese actions during the war, other countries became suspicious of China and began to see it as an aggressive force within the region.
What policy change did the war result in for India?
Also, India shifted from its policy of non-alignment (which means not allying itself to one side in the Cold War) to getting support and assistance from the Americans.
