New Delhi, Nov. 14 -- China is no longer just a neighbor to South Asia; it is actively redrawing the region's economic and security map. For decades, South Asian geopolitics was a story of India's regional influence and its rivalry with Pakistan. Today, many geopolitical analysts argue, the main story is China. Through strategic investments, powerful security deals, and assertive diplomacy, Beijing is shaping a new regional order.

This new reality presents both massive opportunities and serious risks for countries like Pakistan, Bangladesh, and India. China's foreign policy has become more assertive. It is creating a new system where it sits at the center, and South Asian nations must now navigate this new, complex landscape.

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