India needs to give up Cold War mindset: Chinese daily

Beijing, Jan 19: India needs to "give up its Cold War mindset" so that ties with China can become promising, said a Chinese daily that noted democracy has become a burden for India's development. India is "a proud nation, competitive and unwilling to lag behind". It is eager to challenge China in every aspect, from aerospace, military force, to economic strength, said the Global Times Monday in an op-ed page article "India faces tests before it can overtake China". The daily said China is now providing a chance for both the countries' economic strength to ride high. The initiatives of the Silk Road Economic Belt and the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road, which were unveiled by Chinese President Xi Jinping, would build a massive trade and infrastructure network connecting East Asia with Europe, and provide an opportunity for a win-win bilateral cooperation. "But many people in India are still stuck with a Cold War mentality toward China. Apart from the remaining border disputes, they do not think the network, or any connection with China would benefit India. On the contrary, they are extremely vigilant, believing that the Chinese army may invade once a railway is built through the two states." It added: "What's more, they always doubt that China will interfere in the affairs of northeast India by supporting separatist militants. To be frank, they should stop over-thinking. China has no intention of interfering in the internal affairs of other countries."