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New Delhi, India – In a recent interview with , Professor Srikanth Kondapalli of Jawaharlal Nehru University said it would be hard for China to replace the United States as the world’s leading power. The professor argued that the U.S. built a “liberal” global order, while China wants a more hierarchical “Middle Kingdom” system that many countries, including India, are reluctant to accept.
Kondapalli highlighted several reasons why India could not quickly join a China‑led bloc. “India still has a border dispute with China that isn’t resolved,” he said. “It also borders two nuclear‑armed neighbours and worries about China’s influence in the Indian Ocean.” These concerns, he added, make India cautious about adopting a new world order.
When asked about U.S. tariffs on Indian goods, the professor said the trade fight reflects the broader U.S.–China rivalry. “The tariffs are driven by ego and personal politics more than real policy clash,” he said. He expects the tension to ease in the coming months, with India re‑entering U.S. strategic calculations.
Kondapalli also talked about China’s reactions to the Pahalgam attacks in Kashmir. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi called for an impartial inquiry, noting that China has not previously allowed investigations into Xinjiang unrest or visited the WHO in China during the COVID‑19 pandemic. “It’s odd that China now wants a fair probe,” the professor said.
The professor pointed out that the Pahalgam incident featured a terrorist who had a Huawei phone connected to Chinese satellite services and was messaging back to Pakistan. “China supplied satellite images to Pakistan – about 120 to 129 slides – before the attack,” he said. “This shows China’s support for Pakistan even though it has pledged counter‑terrorism cooperation with India and the international community through the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation.”
Kondapalli’s comments underline the complex geopolitical shifts in Asia. As China seeks a larger role on the world stage, it faces challenges from India’s strategic concerns, U.S.–China trade fights, and questions about China’s own security cooperation with Pakistan.
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