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Is China's rise in South Asia a power play to 'encircle' India?

China’s infrastructure expansion and rising influence in South Asia are seen by some as Beijing’s attempt to "encircle" India. The escalating regional competition between the two leading members of the BRICS alliance has long been labeled as a rivalry. China has been steadily building on relations with some of India's closest neighbors, including Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, the Maldives and Pakistan, making some in India increasingly uneasy. Beijing's footprint in the region goes beyond diplomatic ties, with massive infrastructure projects encompassing waterways, roads and rail. Should India be worried about China’s growing role in the region? Today’s Newsmaker is India-China rivalry. Guests: Einar Tangen Senior Fellow at Taihe Institute Rajat Ganguly Editor-in-chief of the Journal of Asian Security and International Affairs Colin Alexander Senior Lecturer at Nottingham Trent University #IndiaChina #SouthAsia #theNewsmakers