With its latest statement on CPEC, how India has sought to counter China in South Asia
India rejects China-Pakistan joint statement mentioning Jammu and Kashmir dispute, asserting it as an integral part. India's concern over China's CPEC project, under Belt and Road Initiative, stem from sovereignty violations and energy import threat. It has developed the Chabahar port in Iran as an alternative route to Central Asia, but progress has stalled due to US sanctions.