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South Asian Nations Recalibrating Role, Balancing Trade Ties with US and China

China’s presence in South Asia has expanded considerably since the launch of the BRI in 2013. Beyond trade and infrastructure, it has emerged as a provider of military hardware and a key influencer in education, media, and policy discourse. China's outreach in smaller South Asian countries is multifaceted, ranging from party-to-party diplomacy to soft power tools like Buddhist cultural ties and influence operations.
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southasiamonitor.org broke the news in on Thursday, July 24, 2025.
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