Analysis of media narratives on the Sino-India conflict in Global Times
Mukesh Devrari This exploratory study attempts to analyse the Sino-India hostilities in the backdrop of the military clashes at the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the Union Territory of Ladakh in 2020. It identifies four patterns in the Chinese narrative about the border confrontations in the coverage of Global Times. First, it stakes a claim on the territories controlled by India in the Western and Eastern sector boundaries. Secondly, it contends that any attempts to stop Chinese nibbling at the LAC will lead to military confrontation. Thirdly, it argues that China is determined to take control of the territory it lays claim on, and geopolitical concerns are not shaping its policies towards India. Fourth, it also argues that Beijing can continue to access India’s vast market despite border clashes as Indian consumers benefit from cheap imports from China. Keywords : Media analysis, Sino-India clashes, Chinese Media, Line of Actual Control, territorial conflict, Globa...