China is involved in a border standoff with India in Ladakh, leading to deterioration of bilateral ties, said Foreign Policy. Malaysia and Indonesia are also too wary of Beijing's ambitions to ever consider acquiring a Chinese fighter, reported Foreign Policy. The best explanation for this failure is China's foreign policy. The Philippines is a perfect illustration of why China's fighter export ambitions have stalled, the article in the magazine said. According to Foreign Policy, this pattern of failure speaks to more than just a problem with sharp elbows.

Source: Hindustan Times July 04, 2021 04:42 UTC