| ID | 123670 |
| Title Proper | China on the horizon |
| Other Title Information | India's look east policy gathers momentum |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Pant, Harsh V |
| Publication | 2013. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | While the world has been focusing on China's growing assertiveness in the South China Sea, Beijing and Delhi are also engaged in a quiet struggle in the contested waters. By putting up for international bidding the same oil block that India had obtained from Vietnam for exploration, China has thrown down a gauntlet.1 By deciding to stay put in the assigned block, India has indicated it's ready to take up the Chinese challenge. At stake is Chinese opposition to India's claim to be a regional power in the larger Asian strategic setting. India is trying to emerge as a credible regional balancer but it has a long way to go. |
| `In' analytical Note | Orbis Vol. 57, No.3; Summer 2013: p.453-466 |
| Journal Source | Orbis Vol. 57, No.3; Summer 2013: p.453-466 |
| Key Words | China ; South China Sea ; Beijing ; Delhi ; Oil Block ; India ; Vietnam |