A bit speculative but in keeping with the norms that govern Chinas aggressive reactions to equivalent attacks. We are more prone under present dispensation to follow legalistic norms where announcement replaces aggressive action
A simple thought experiment: If the two commercial ships attacked by the US military in International waters had Chinese crew instead of Indian nationals, would the US have targeted them? And how would have China responded?
Tells you all you need to know about Modi’s 12 years.