<p>China is one of India’s top trading partners, but India has chosen not to be part of China’s New Silk Road. It’s not wild about a future in which China leads Asia, much less the world. So India’s offering its own investments and vision of a more multipolar world. And with Chinese and Indian troops in a tense stand-off on their contested border, India’s strengthening its ties with the US, Japan, Australia and others, to counterbalance China’s influence.</p><p>Produced by the <a href="https://globalreportingcentre.org"><strong>Global Reporting Centre</strong></a> (GRC), an editorially independent journalism organization based at the <a href="https://jwam.ubc.ca"><strong>UBC School of Journalism, Writing, and Media</strong></a>. Founded in 2016, we are leaders in doing global journalism differently. We innovate industry practice, educate the next generation, and promote greater equity in journalism. Learn more about the GRC: <a href="https://globalreportingcentre.org"><strong>globalreportingcentre.org</strong></a> | Make a tax-deductible donation: <a href="https://globalreportingcentre.org/donate"><strong>globalreportingcentre.org/donate</strong></a></p>