The Chinese army is not only putting pressure on India in collaboration with Pakistan, but it has also made preparations near the Indian border.
Published: December 16, 2025 7:15 PM IST
New Delhi: The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Western Theatre Command and the Pakistani Army conducted a joint military exercise codenamed Warrior IX. This exercise between the two armies in Pakistan concluded on December 14. During this time, the Chinese and Pakistani armies jointly practised counter-terrorism operations.
The Chinese army issued a statement saying that the exercise tested its ability to maintain regional peace and stability. The Chinese army is not only putting pressure on India in collaboration with Pakistan, but it has also made preparations near the Indian border that would allow it to deploy its troops for war in just 24 to 48 hours.
China’s Strategy Is To Encircle The Enemy Before They Can Respond
According to a Swarajya report, continuous PLA military exercises, official speeches, and Chinese military textbooks reveal that Beijing is constantly reducing the deployment time of its troops. China’s objective is clear: to be able to transform normal peacetime military exercises into preparations for war within just a few hours. China’s strategy is to encircle the enemy before they can respond. According to the report, while the world is talking about the Chinese army’s encirclement of Taiwan, the PLA’s biggest game is being played out on the Indian border.
Chinese Army’s New Doctrine: ‘Golden Window’
The report states that this change is a result of the Chinese army’s new doctrine, which is now working on the ‘Golden Window’ plan. Golden Window refers to the first 24 to 48 hours of any conflict. During this Golden Window, the Chinese army must complete its full deployment and establish complete control over the entire military operation. Some PLA handbooks also emphasize that victory will depend on firing the first shot within minutes. Chinese President Xi Jinping has repeatedly stated since 2015 that Chinese forces must “start quickly and finish quickly,” while remaining permanently on high alert.
The Entire Institutional Structure Of Chinese Military Has Changed
Experts say this is not mere rhetoric. The entire institutional structure of the Chinese military has been transformed. Since the Galwan Valley clashes in 2020, China has established National Defense Mobilization Offices across the country, including in the remote regions of Tibet and Xinjiang. These bodies handle administrative tasks, allowing the military to focus on combat operations. The old division-regiment structure is being replaced with Combined Arms Brigades. An integrated command structure is being created that receives real-time data from satellites, drones, and electronic intelligence.
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