USA and China were two staunch adversaries in the 60’s but that did not stop them from extending a friendly hand when Nixon visited there in 70’s. They joined hands, remain cautious friends and recognize each other’s strengths and respect it. Today China has joined the world stage and is considered the next giant. USA and China still remain cautious of each other but it does not stop them from moving forward.
What is important: Can India live up to the conditions stipulated in the agreement? I feel that government should know since they are managing plants today. India is a responsible nuclear power and should not worry about the clause 103. India will continue to be nuclear power and that would be a deterrent that did not exist with Afghanistan, Iraq and Iran.
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by All Right on Jul 12, 2008 10:16 PM Permalink
China-US Trade, the Chinese benefited hold trade surpluses, year after year for two decades. China became an economic power house.
English and French enemies for centuries are in the EU and the French supplies as much as 20-30% of UK's power
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by Sanjay on Jul 12, 2008 10:38 PM Permalink
Why should we give up our strategic ability to make atom bombs and put most our nuclear plants under inspections? When Pakistan, china will not be so foolish to do so?
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by AK on Jul 12, 2008 10:43 PM Permalink
Only nuclear plants that India wants to put under inspection are part of this agreement. If India gets supplies for a particular plant then it is part of the agreement. India will continue to be a nuclear power and that is the essence of the 123 agreement. It makes India specific exception even India has not signed NPT and CTBT.
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by Guest on Jul 13, 2008 09:12 AM Permalink
Coz we don't need nuclear bombs, we need nuclear energy. We need energy, period, any energy, any amount. I don't see why people don't see this basic reality.
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by Gopal on Jul 13, 2008 12:03 AM Permalink
The leaders of China are not way-side vendors!!:) There is no condition in the 123 agreement signed between China and US that China will follow US LAW. But the 123 agreement signed by India stipulates that Hyde act is binding on India. Shameful!!
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by Sharad on Jul 12, 2008 11:59 PM Permalink
USA is a little naive to believe that China can be converted into a friend, like Japan, South Korea and Taiwan. China is a CUNNING, SCHEMING COMMUNIST country, which is ruled by Generals. Democratic govts have people controlling the abuse of power of the govt, whereas the communist countries don't have such a check on their military rulers and party dictators. In the long run, China may become a democracy when its people become fully aware and educated and assert their rights. That is at least a few decades away in China. CHINA PROLIFERATES THOUGH IT IS A SO CALLED MEMBER OF THE NON-PROLIFERATION GROUP. Unfortunately, the WORLD CANNOT DO A THING BECAUSE CHINA HAS LOT OF ECONOMIC CONNECTIONS WITH THE WEST. Until the world gets a cheap alternative to China, they cannot get rid of China. India can step in and become a manufacturing base for the world and China's evil influence will diminish. BICKERING INDIANS WILL NOT ALLOW THAT TO HAPPEN THAT EASILY.
