Chinese Air Base Near Siliguri Border? Why Chicken’s Neck Remains A Security Challenge For India

China is expanding strategic influence in Bangladesh by providing financial & technical support for a submarine base and potentially developing an air base near India's vulnerable Siliguri Corridor.

Representational photo of the Indian Army conducting a joint exercise with armed police forces as part of Exercise Sanyukt Abhyas.

Source : ANI

China's recent move to provide comprehensive financial and technical support for the establishment of a submarine base in Pekua, located near Cox's Bazar in Bangladesh, marks a significant strategic manoeuvre in the region. This initiative is complemented by Bangladesh's plans to invite China to develop an air base in Lalmonirhat, which lies a mere 20 km from the Indian border and is adjacent to the strategically vital Siliguri corridor, also called the 'Chicken's Neck' due to its narrow,