India and China in South Asia: Struggle for Political and Economic Influence in the Region

The article analyses India’s and China’s policy in South Asia, as well key elements of their interaction with the regional states from perspective competition between two Asian giants for leadership influence countries. It is emphasized that nowadays China pursuing active regarding Asia. develops trade investment ties countries region, military cooperation, infrastructural projects, participates peace process Afghanistan. pays particular attention to recent events caused by global coronavirus pandemic efforts made India order fight consequences spread disease, restore broken connections benefit situation strengthening cooperation pointed out such Chinese activities Asia are serious concern India, they regarded a threat national security. Due its financial economies states, not only displaces territories traditional influence, but also gets various advantages benefits these countries, access strategic resources assets. seeking revive strengthen positions it difficult rival huge economy, presence region on politics economy loses many measures.