On 7. 5. 1999, The US in it's typical arrogance, bombed the Chinese Embassy in Belgrade during the Kosovo war, killing 3 Chinese Journalists. The Chinese, in retaliation:
- Sought a formal apology from the US
- Compensation for victims
- President Jiang Zemin denounced it as a barbaric attack
- Chinese Govt backed protesters attacked U.S. diplomatic facilities in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, & Chengdu.
- President Bill Clinton was forced to issue repeated apologies.
- The US paid $4.5 million to the victims' families.
- $28 million for damage to the Chinese embassy.
In 1999, China's GDP was $1 Trillion, compared to US $ 10 Trillion. China critically depended on US investments, & export revenue from The US market. Advanced semiconductors, aviation technology, software,& telecommunications equipment largely came from the US to China. The U.S. had deployed two carrier battle groups near Taiwan, ready to strike China.
Yet, with typical civilisational pride, China stood up to the only superpower & won.. What did India do today, after the US murdered 3 Indian sailors? Issue a weak press release, without even naming The US.