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so far as it strengthens the resistance of ASEAN members
to Soviet penetration, the claim is probably sincere.
Similarly, the Chinese condemn Soviet proposals for
Asian collective security, which they see as part of an
attempt to encircle China by a ring of Soviet client
states.
18.
China's policy of improving relations with
established governments is inconsistent with the aid
she has hitherto given, albeit in small amounts, to
Communist insurgents, eg in Burma. Again a major
concern is to prevent this movements falling under Soviet
influence. China has shown little disposition to use
overseas Chinese communities for subversion.
19. While hostility to the Soviet Union persists, China
will welcome the maintenance of some Western influence
an South-East Asia. Current Chinese activities in the
area do not pose great problems for the West: but China's long-term aims may prove detrimental to our interests
there.
(i) India and Pakistan
20. The Sino-Indian war of 1962 arose from China's
determination to drive back what she regarded as
encroachments on her territory by India. Since then,
both countries have moved very cautiously to improve
relations, but India and China are political competitors
/in
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