Now some people will claim that it was tactic by China but their actual intention was some thing else. But still they got failed
This could be the following intentions of China.
To stop infrastructure.
Result- infrastructure will continue to grow on our side now even at faster rate.
obective- failed.
To stop formation of quad.
Result- Quad is already operational now only formal announcement has to be made by leaders of 4 countries.
objective- failed.
To get trade concessions.
Result- suffered billions in losses.
Objective- failed.
To weaken the image of nationalist govt.
Result- modi has become even more popular as first time in history Chinese tactic of salami slicing and then getting concessions has failed.
objective - failed.