[1] In the summer of 2020, China engaged in a conflict with India in the border areas of Ladakh.

This occurred even though China was facing international condemnation for its response to the COVID-19 epidemic.

[2] Through this book, the author analyses outmoded notions about China and argues that it is essential to comprehend the country's history and draw lessons from it to evaluate contemporary geopolitical events.

Nag takes a very hawkish position throughout this book and perceives China as a pernicious actor that is irreconcilably antagonistic to India’s interests.

"[3] In a review for The New Indian Express, Gautam Chintamani writes, "Nag's lucid narrative presents deep insights into the political, economic, social and cultural factors that impact the current India-China relationship.