China and India are neighbors, and the competition between the two countries has never stopped. China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has stimulated a competitive mentality in India, and they have worked with the United States to propose an "Indo-European."Economycorridors". However, the plan faced setbacks within a month of its presentation and was considered a failure. However, this has not stopped Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi from having a "comparison heart". According to news reports, in order to counter China's influence, the United States and India decided to work together in the port of Colombo, Sri LankaInvestmentsValue 5$5.3 billionContainer terminals。Albeit under normal circumstancesInvestmentsThis is normal, but we should note that the current U.S. Department of Defense, Treasury and Commerce are all pursuing funding, and at the same time, they are also facing inflation problems and may face the risk of shutdown at any time. So, from this point of view, why is the United States in a small place?PortsInvestmentsWhat about it?As for India, they advocate that "no profit can not be early", that is, if there is no profit to be made, they will not be easyInvestments。Therefore, the United States and India chose Sri LankaInvestmentsConstructionPorts, nothing more than part of what they call the "Great Game".
Expansion: Sri Lanka is an island country located in southern Asia and is known as the "Pearl of the Indian Ocean". Strategically located and connected to important sea lanes in the Indian Ocean, it is strategically important. As a result, Sri Lanka has been suffering from itInternationalGreat powers are concerned. The United States and India have joined forces in Sri LankaInvestmentsConstructionContainer terminalsThe considerations behind it are not onlyEconomyinterests, and more importantly, to resist China's influence in the geopolitical contest. The Port of Colombo, Sri Lanka is the largest in the countryPortsIt has great potential and development space for the important routes connecting Asia and Africa. This timeInvestmentsThe purpose of the construction project is to control thePortsto put pressure on China to weaken its influence in the region. For the United States and India, this is an important strategic cooperation aimed at breaking China's strategic advantage in the Indian Ocean region.
The relationship between China and India has been fraught with twists and turns over the years. In the Indian Ocean, in particular, India has always regarded it as its sphere of influence. However, as China's influence continued to expand, India's position gradually declined, and many countries began to try to break free from India's control. These include Bhutan and the Maldives. In order to increase its influence, India has shifted its strategy to focus on:EconomyBenefit. As the proverb goes, "There are no eternal friends, only eternal interests." "India realized that it could not compete with China politically, so it pivotedEconomyField. However, India itself is facing financial difficulties, and when Prime Minister Narendra Modi is helpless, the United States suddenly comes to the door, and the interests of the two countries seem to coincide. So, they were involved in the construction of Colombo Port WestContainer terminalsof the project. It is worth mentioning that in just two days, Modi switched from friendly exchanges with China to cooperation with the United States, which shows that the Indian side has never given up its territorial ambitions in the disputed areas between China and India. It can be seen that India is negotiating with China only for the sake of temporary stability, and it will not hesitate to change its position once it sees that the opportunity is right. This incident proves this point. So for India, if they are genuinely willing to work with China, of course we are very welcome. But if they are just delaying the army, China will not be relenting, because now Bhutan and the Maldives have begun to move closer to China, and if China chooses to act, India will have no power to fight back!
Expand: India has long had strong geopolitical ambitions. They want to establish their own dominance in the Indian Ocean region and promote the so-called "Indo-Ocean Strategy". The "Indian Ocean Strategy" includes strengthening cooperation with coastal states to promote security in the Indian OceanEconomycooperation, as well as the containment of China's activities in the Indian Ocean. However, with the rise of China, India's influence in the region has gradually diminished. Some countries are beginning to reassess their partnerships with China and India and are choosing to move closer to China. For example, Bhutan and the Maldives. This is undoubtedly a blow to India, as they have lost their traditional influence in these countries. In order to maintain its position and influence, India has had to adopt a new strategy. At the same time, India is also facingEconomyStress and financial woes. Modi faces challenges at home that need to be soughtEconomyA new impetus for development. It is against this background that India has turnedEconomyCooperation, trying to passEconomyinterests to maintain their regional influence. However, India's degree of "slamming" is well known, and they do not invest huge sums of money easily. Therefore, this cooperation with the United States in the joint construction of a terminal in Sri Lanka is clearly based on the common interests of the two countries. And India's cooperation with the United States does not mean the end of cooperation with China. They have maintained an attitude of negotiating with China, but only temporarily adjusted their focus.
China and the United StatesThe complexity of the tripartite relationship between India and India can be viewed from multiple perspectives. First of all,China and the United StatesRelations have been strained, and the two countries are inEconomyMilitaryand geopolitics and other aspects of the disagreement. The United States has always regarded China as a competitor and has tried to contain China's development by various means. Among them, it was carried out on ChinaMilitaryDeployment is an important part of this. The United States plans to deploy land-based intermediate-range missiles in the Indo-Pacific region in 2024 to strengthen deterrence against China. In addition, the United States has been trying to use Japan and South Korea to expand its presence in East AsiaMilitaryexist to contain China's influence. Second, India-US relations have been full of twists and turns. Although India has cooperated with the United States to promote the so-called "Indo-Pacific strategy", India has not fully invested in the strategic layout of the United States. India is more focused on maintaining its independence and interests, and they will choose partners according to their own needs and interests. In addition, India's relationship with China has also been affected by regional disputes, with territorial disputes and rivalries between the two countries. Finally,Sino-Indian relationsIt has also experienced twists and turns. Although the two countries have recently had friendly exchanges, this does not mean that India has given up its ambitions in the disputed areas and territories on the Chinese side. India remains sensitive and may change their stance when the opportunity is ripe.
The current situation is looking forwardChina and the United StatesIndia's trilateral relations continue to face challenges and uncertainties. China and the United StatesThe competition and contradictions between them will not go away, and the United States still regards China as its main competitor. Cooperation between India and the United States will not be smooth sailing. India will choose its partners according to its own interests and needs, and will not be completely inclined to the United States. Similarly, the dispute between China and India will not be easily resolved. Despite friendly exchanges between the two sides, this is only for temporary stability, and India still maintains its ambitions for the disputed territories. Therefore,Sino-Indian relationsThere may continue to be twists and turns and challenges in the future. However, in any case, China will resolutely safeguard its own interests and regional stability, and has the ability to respond to any challenges.