Chinese Dominance in South Asia

The continuing ascension of China in South Asia is not a recent world development. However, the increasing power that China asserts on South Asia is now catching a lot of attention.

China has always played the appeasement game well and continues to do so today. It’s dominance over South Asia; especially South East Asia is noteworthy. China has always believed in peaceful development; it has never been forceful in its acquisitions. The Qing dynasty in China first introduced territorial claims as an expansion strategy in China.

The resources that South Asia offers are considered as future sources of development by China. The nation takes enormous interest in parts of the world that promise unbridled resources of energy. China has also been drawn to countries with coastlines because of the ports that promise excellent trade networks. Considering the opportunities that South Asia is brimming with, China has further increased its interest in establishing control over the areas that hold potential for development. Moreover, since China believes in mutual-benefit, it has been simpler for the giant to win the trust of South Asian countries. The Maldives is just one example of a country that has been targeted by China as an ally.

The cultural and religious similarities between China and South Asia are a prominent reason for South Asia being of interest for China. This also makes it easier for China to exert its growing influence in South Asia.

While some believe that the territorial expansion of China is making it a strong contender for being a world power, the majority see the rise of China as threat to their nations. There are a number of strong reasons why the growing dominance of China over South Asia is being considered as a threatening move that has been carefully and cunningly strategized by China.

In a way the strengthening bond between China and other parts of South Asia have been a threat to India and its ties with China.

The giant’s interest in oil ports has made those who possess them a little wary about China, and its intentions. Even though to date China has not made even a single acquisition by force its perpetual greed is a growing concern for South Asian countries. The Nine Dash line is also one of the many strategies of China that ASEAN members should be wary of.

However, if we look at the broader picture it is clear that a rising China is no threat to South Asia. The sheer number of governments in Asia signifies how China’s endeavours are devoid of the capability to defeat Asia.

According to an online report, Asia governments are clearly aware of China and its ventures to dominate South Asia. Not only does Asia understand China’s policies and appeasement practices of expansion but is also aware of the weaknesses that are inherent in the giant.

For a number of years, China has been envisioning unbridled growth for itself. However, the UN keeps checking the ways and means of expansion of each country. With China sticking to its mutual-benefit practice, there is better in store for South Asia than a threat by China. As far as dominance is concerned. that’s not really going to happen.

New Europe