India, which sees itself as the hegemon of South Asia, views the region as a forbidden area and fortifies against China in every aspect. But the model of coexistence between China and India does not have to be like this at all. On many issues, New Delhi demands and pressures its South Asian neighbors to "choose sides" between China and India. What is India "scared" of China? We also want to say that India shouldn't be "scared of" China, but the meaning behind this statement is fundamentally different from Jaishankar's.

Source: Manila Times February 06, 2024 16:10 UTC