China conspires against India again, rejects India’s concerns over Teesta deal, makes big statament, what it means for India and Bangladesh?

China has once again expressed full support for Bangladesh’s Teesta River Comprehensive Management and Restoration Project (TRCMRP) despite India’s security concerns. Speaking at a press conference in Beijing, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said the project is part of bilateral cooperation between China and Bangladesh and is not aimed at any third country. He added that the cooperation should remain free from outside interference.

China Calls It a Livelihood Project

Responding to concerns over the project, Guo said the Teesta River project is focused on improving people’s lives. He said the Bangladesh government considers the project a priority, and China is ready to provide all possible support for its implementation.

Guo also said China wants to further align its development strategies with Bangladesh and expand cooperation in areas such as trade, water resource management and public welfare.

Bangladesh and China to Conduct Technical Study

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Bangladesh Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman said experts from both countries will carry out a detailed technical study of the project for the first time.

If the study finds the project feasible, China will provide financial and technical assistance for its implementation.

Cooperation between Dhaka and Beijing on river management has been growing steadily. Earlier this year, the Bangladesh Water Development Board (BWDB) and China’s state-owned company PowerChina signed an extension of their Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), reviving the long-pending project.

Why Is India Concerned?

India’s main concern is the location of the project. The Teesta River basin is close to India’s northeastern region, and the proposed project is located near the strategically important Siliguri Corridor, also known as the “Chicken’s Neck.”

India is concerned that a larger Chinese presence in the area, including engineers, infrastructure or advanced technology, could have security implications because of its proximity to this sensitive corridor.

What Is the Siliguri Corridor?

The Siliguri Corridor, often called the Chicken’s Neck, is a narrow strip of land about 20 to 22 kilometres wide that connects India’s northeastern states, including Assam, Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh, with the rest of the country.

Because of its strategic importance, any major foreign infrastructure activity near the corridor is closely watched by India’s defence and security agencies.

Indian strategic experts believe that increased Chinese presence near the corridor could pose challenges during any future military conflict or border standoff, making the project a matter of national security concern.