https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/india/chinas-unabashed-use-of-maritime-militia-exposing-beijings-duality-of-purpose/June 1, 2021, 10:44 amhttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/77f60006_2884_P_2_mr-1.jpgIndiaThe use of People’s Armed Forces Maritime Militia (PAFMM) allows China to achieve the dual goals of pressing its sovereignty claims and avoiding a military escalation that may involve the US.