Agni V: China's response

It’s really funny to read the editorial in the Chinese government's mouth piece Global Times. The article is kiddish and has certain traits of alarm. While India celebrates the success of the Agni V missile test, China seems to be brimming with anger and contempt.

For instance the editorial states that "India should also not overstate the value of its Western allies and the profits it could gain from participating in a containment of China. If it equates long range strategic missiles with deterrence of China, and stirs up further hostility, it could be sorely mistaken.", clearly showing China's alarm.

Other instances such as "India should not overestimate its strength. Even if it has missiles that could reach most parts of China, that does not mean it will gain anything from being arrogant during disputes with China. India should be clear that China's nuclear power is stronger and more reliable." proves that China is not ready to accept India's achievements and see it as a threat for itself (China).

The above view of editorial is ridiculous as India has the policy of no first use of nuclear weapons and has stunning track record of non proliferation.

One thing is clear; Chinese are not to be trusted with. India will have to continuously strengthen its economy, resource base and soft power so that China dare not think about harming India's interests whatsoever.