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US Panel to Probe India-China Power Balance in Key Indo-Pacific Hearing

A US congressional advisory panel will hold a public hearing next month to examine how India's relationships with China and the United States shape the Indo-Pacific power balance. The session will cover geopolitical and military issues, including territorial disputes and maritime access, as well as economic and technology dimensions like trade and supply chains. It will also review US efforts to deepen its strategic partnership with India and assess the implications for American security interests. The hearing reflects Washington's growing view of India as a critical player for regional stability.

Key Points: US Hearing on India-China Relations & Indo-Pacific Power Balance

  • Hearing on Feb 17 in Washington
  • Examines India-China-US geopolitical dynamics
  • Focus on tech, trade, and territorial tensions
  • Reviews US policy to strengthen India partnership
  • Assesses impact on US economic and security interests
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US panel to hold hearing on India, China power balance

A US congressional commission will hold a hearing examining India's ties with China and the US, focusing on geopolitics, tech, and regional power dynamics.

"India, China, and the Balance of Power in the Indo-Pacific. - Federal Register Notice"

Washington, Jan 30

A US congressional advisory panel will hold a public hearing next month to examine India's ties with China and the United States and how those relationships shape the balance of power in the Indo-Pacific, according to a Federal Register notice.

The US-China Economic and Security Review Commission said the hearing will be held in Washington on February 17, on the topic "India, China, and the Balance of Power in the Indo-Pacific."

According to the notice, the hearing will examine geopolitical and military issues linked to India's relations with both China and the United States. These include tensions over disputed territory, maritime access in the Indian Ocean, and India's role as a significant Indo-Pacific power.

The Commission said the hearing will also explore the economic and technology dimensions of India-China relations. This includes trade and investment ties between the two Asian powers.

It will also look at India's efforts to build self-reliance in critical and emerging technology sectors. These sectors include artificial intelligence, semiconductors, and pharmaceutical supply chains, all of which have become central to global economic and security competition.

In addition, the hearing will review US policy efforts to strengthen the strategic partnership with India. The Commission said it will assess what India's relationship with China means for US economic and national security interests in the years ahead.

Commissioners Hal Brands and Jonathan N. Stivers will co-chair the hearing.

India has emerged as a key strategic partner for the United States, especially in the Indo-Pacific. Defense cooperation has expanded, and ties in technology and supply chains have deepened.

US policymakers increasingly view India's choices and capabilities as critical to regional stability. The upcoming hearing reflects growing congressional attention to how India's ties with China and the United States could influence the future balance of power in the Indo-Pacific.

- IANS

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Priya S
While the US partnership is important, we must be careful not to get drawn into their rivalry with China. Our primary goal is our own security and economic development. The hearing should recognize that.
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Rohit P
Good to see focus on semiconductors and AI. That's where the real battle is. Hope our government is investing enough in R&D and skilling our youth for these sectors. Jai Hind!
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Sarah B
As an observer, India's position is fascinating but precarious. Balancing relations with two superpowers while dealing with a direct border threat from one of them is an immense diplomatic challenge.
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Vikram M
The Indian Ocean is our backyard. Any discussion on maritime access must prioritize India's sovereignty and security interests first. Partnerships are welcome, but on our terms.
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Karthik V
With respect, I hope our diplomats convey a clear message: India is not a pawn in a US-China game. We are a civilizational state with our own independent foreign policy. The hearing's framing seems a bit US-centric.
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Ananya R
The economic dimension is key. We need to reduce dependency on Chinese imports in critical areas like pharma APIs and electronics. The US tech collaboration can help, but self-reliance is the ultimate goal. 👍

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