China and India: Rival powers

China has one vision of how the so-called “Asian century” will play out: with itself as the top power in Asia, and perhaps in the world. India is not on board with that. It’s looking for ways to counter China’s ambitions, with its own vision of a more multipolar Asia — and world. Mary Kay Magistad reports in this special project, “On The New Silk Road” from the Global Reporting Centre.

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