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China's dual power play: A 6th-gen fighter jet, world's 'largest' dam near India


Published on 2024-12-28 10:20:38 - MSN
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  • Beijing's two mega announcements underline its strategic ambitions and the serious fallouts for the Indian military and the country's water security

The article from MSN discusses China's strategic advancements in both military and infrastructure sectors, highlighting its dual focus on power projection. China is reportedly developing a sixth-generation fighter jet, which would place it at the forefront of aerial combat technology, potentially surpassing the capabilities of current fifth-generation fighters like the F-35. This development is part of China's broader military modernization efforts aimed at enhancing its air superiority. Concurrently, China is constructing the world's largest dam, the Lianghekou Dam, near the Indian border in the Yarlung Tsangpo River, which could have significant geopolitical implications. This dam project not only showcases China's engineering prowess but also its strategic intent to control water resources, potentially affecting downstream countries like India and Bangladesh. These moves are seen as part of China's strategy to assert dominance in regional and global affairs through technological and infrastructural superiority.

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