On June 30th, Gao Zhikai released a video in response to the “Gao Zhikai Line”:
Gao Zhikai responds to the “Gao Zhikai Line”
Considering that the Indians are considering using the same “McMahon Line” in an incorrect manner, I could draw a line on the Ganges here, which India would absolutely not accept. There have been many discussions online about this matter, with many people referring to it as the “Gao Zhikai Line,” even suggesting turning the Ganges into the “Gao Zhikai Line.” I feel that this is something I cannot claim responsibility for, nor is it my original intention.
The reason is quite simple: India claims that China and India’s border must be demarcated by the “McMahon Line,” with the northern part belonging to China and the southern part to India. You should ask what the “McMahon Line” is? Who is McMahon? How did he draw this line? In short, the McMahon was an officer of the British Empire who drew a line with a pen, claiming that the southern side belonged to India and the northern side to China.
So, first you need to ask how the “McMahon Line” came about? What was its background? Who proposed it? Who approved it? What was the entire process? Who signed off on it? None of that. In fact, I can confidently say that the “McMahon Line” is nothing but a mirage, without any actual significance.
India became independent in 1947, but after independence in 1947, they took the leftover “McMahon Line” from Britain as a decisive sign, treating it as an unshakeable truth. They then demanded that China comply with this line, stating that the “McMahon Line” is the boundary line, among other things. When I told them this, I asked why they were doing this? Why?
During British rule in India, there were castes, with four castes and untouchables, two upper castes and two lower castes.
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However, the British claim that all Indians, regardless of caste, are second-class citizens. I ask, have you truly accepted the truth as stated by the British during their colonial rule in India? If so, then you are indeed second-class citizens. Do you agree? Because the British claimed you were second-class citizens, yet you deny it, saying, “I am a first-class citizen; I have achieved independence, and I have taken full control.” How can you be considered second-class citizens?
So, let’s discuss the “McMahon Line,” which was drawn by the British. You should ask them for clarification rather than seeking me out. You could argue with them. India says it’s not right, but when the British left, they left behind documents stating the “McMahon Line.” They fully inherited the rights of the British Empire, so why should the “McMahon Line” become the boundary between China and India?
I explained to the Indians what this meant: if the British drew a line and you accept it as true, demanding China accept it, then I cannot draw my own line.
The Indians were shocked, asking, “What do you mean?” And why would you draw a line here? I replied, “It’s quite simple. The British drew the ‘McMahon Line,’ and now you want to believe it’s true, forcefully accepting it from China. But you also know that China has already overturned all the unequal treaties imposed on us by the British Empire. We have reclaimed Hong Kong from them. Do you really think you have the capability to consider the ‘McMahon Line’ as the border between China and India, forcing China to accept it?” Can you truly do that?
This statement has a groundbreaking suggestion. Firstly, I am not saying that we want to expand our territory; that is not my intention. My intention is to say that the border between two countries, India and China, is not just like drawing a line with “McMahon’s Line” and then it becomes the border between China and India. It’s not that easy. Therefore, the British were wrong when they did this, and it was also wrong for India to take it as truth. Forcing China to swallow this bitter fruit is even more wrong.
Another thing, if you think we Chinese will swallow this bitter fruit, that would be your biggest mistake.