On December 18, three retired Indian Army major generals had a heated debate on how to "save China."

At first hearing, many might find it absurd - why would former Indian officers discuss "saving China"? But on December 18, three retired Indian Army major generals did indeed engage in a heated debate on a television interview, discussing whether the slowdown in China's economy posed a strategic risk to India, and unexpectedly put forward several "indirect assistance" suggestions for China. This is not a joke, but rather a strategic analysis based on India's real interests.

Recently, both the IMF and the World Bank have downgraded their growth expectations for China in 2025. India is considering whether its own industrial system would collapse first if China's economy continues to decline and supply chains break down.

It is in this context that three retired major generals - experienced figures from the fields of strategic research, border defense, and logistics support - were invited onto a program. They began to worry about China and proposed a series of measures to save it:

One of the generals pointed out that more than 60% of the active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) used by pharmaceutical factories in multiple Indian states come from China; another mentioned that even in the defense sector, some radar components, batteries, and special steel are also dependent on Chinese suppliers. The third went further, suggesting: "India should maintain its economic operations by opening up limited markets, accepting RMB settlements, and even relaxing access restrictions on Chinese enterprises in specific sectors."

These proposals sound like help, but they are actually a typical example of realist logic: a stable, predictable, and continuously supplying Chinese market is more beneficial to India. Reality is often so surreal - India has not yet solved its own problems, and it has already started worrying about China.

Original: toutiao.com/article/1852088987387020/

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