CHINA-INDIA: CHINESE MILITARY EXPERT COMMENTS ON FIRE ON INDIAN AIRCRAFT CARRIER
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The official Global Times (April 29) quoted Chinese military experts as saying on April 28 that 'India's military culture cannot keep up with its ambitious weapon and equipment development, which might be the reason behind its aircraft carrier's fatal fire' on April 26. Beijing-based Retired PLAN Senior Colonel Li Jie was quoted saying that the fire was more likely to be out of human error rather than mechanical problems. He said 'the fire and the extinguishing process suggested that they are unprofessional and unprepared to address such an emergency'. Li Jie added 'India has been actively developing its military in recent years, but "its military culture is lax and it has loose regulations," which cannot effectively train soldiers to operate advanced military equipment'.
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