India, March 1 -- Taniguchi warns of China's growing power, urging leaders to stay optimistic.

New Delhi: Tomohiko Taniguchi, former foreign policy advisor to the late Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, shared his insights on Indo-Pacific policy while speaking at the NXT Forum 2025. He highlighted major challenges and key opportunities in the region.

Taniguchi spoke about India's trajectory, stating, "I think India's future is among the most promising. An optimist sticks to elements about which one can be optimistic because India, since its independence, has experienced many challenges and zigzagging experiences. Nonetheless, India has remained democratic and has never failed to transition to the next administration in a peaceful manne...