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Submarines To Social Media: China's Long Game in South Asia || The Gist

China’s engagement with South Asia goes well beyond flashy infrastructure projects or arms sales, argues a new report by the Centre for Social and Economic Progress (CSEP). Edited by Constantino Xavier and Jabin Jacob, How China Engages South Asia in the Open and Behind the Scenes brings together 20 scholars from across the region to track Beijing’s visible and invisible footprint. Speaking on the project, Xavier, Senior Fellow at CSEP, said the motivation was to move beyond polarized narratives that either demonize or celebrate China. “We know a lot about China in Africa or Europe, but far less about its presence in India’s neighborhood. So we asked local scholars—those best placed to observe—to map the actual modus operandi of Chinese engagement,” he explained. The findings highlight how China is investing in the “long game” of influence. In Bangladesh, for instance, Chinese military training and exchanges are subtly shaping doctrines and mindsets, far more consequential than the sale of outdated Ming-class submarines. In Sri Lanka, research shows how Chinese companies have influenced regulatory frameworks to secure favorable long-term conditions for their investments. Beijing’s digital operations are also evident, with coordinated social media campaigns in Sinhala and Tamil pushing narratives that enhance China’s image while countering those of India or the West. Crucially, Xavier underlined that China’s outreach now transcends ideology. “The Communist Party engages not just leftists, but also royalists in Nepal, Islamists in Bangladesh, and even the Taliban. It is a far more agile, adaptive strategy than the ideological support Beijing offered in the 20th century,” he noted. For India, the report offers both a warning and an opportunity. Xavier stressed the need to strengthen China studies in Indian universities and think tanks, and to respond with faster delivery of aid, digital public infrastructure, and developmental partnerships. “These countries realize that growth is impossible without India. The question is: what alternatives can India provide to meet their needs?” he said. The report’s bottom line is clear: China is systematically embedding itself into South Asia’s political, legal, and social ecosystems. Whether India can match this “long game” with its own strategic depth will shape the region’s future balance of power. =================================================================== Join this channel to get access to perks:    / @stratnewsglobal   Join StratNews Global's WhatsApp Channel to get the latest updates: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb1W... Join Nitin Gokhale's Strategic Group WhatsApp Channel to get the latest updates from articles on our website and videos on our YouTube Channel: https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029... Since many of our well-wishers requested a UPI payment id to contribute and support us, here’s the link, which gives us 100% of what you choose: https://stratnewsglobal.com/support-us/ You can also click and buy a YouTube Super Thanks(the heart icon where you liked this video), which directly supports StratNewsGlobal, with 70% of your chosen amount. Leave your comments, questions, and feedback. Like and share our videos. Subscribe to our YouTube channel. Click on the 🔔icon to get notified of our latest uploads. To get instant updates join our telegram circle - https://t.me/stratnewsglobalbroadcast    / @sng_news   For latest global news and quick, to the point analysis of developments around the globe.    / @stratnewsglobal_tech   For the latest news and developments on space, science & technology.