How China’s Brazen Aggression in Galwan Backfired

June 15 is the fourth anniversary of China’s brazen aggression in Galwan. Since early May 2020, amidst the global Covid-19 pandemic, China has been strategically positioning its military along the Western Sector of the Line of Actual Control with India. The Galwan clash significantly strained India-China relations, casting doubt on China’s purportedly ‘peaceful rise’ and raising concerns about its intentions due to its unilateral attempts to alter the status quo by force. Major Areas of Contention While China has constructed extensive infrastructure in Tibet along the Line of Actual Control, including border roads and villages, bolstered by a significant presence of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army, India has undertaken similar infrastructure development projects within its territory along the border. The Galwan clash will endure as a stark reminder for China that the unwarranted use of force not only damages international relations but also irreparably undermines China’s claim to being a responsible global power.