During a recent hearing by the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee, US experts praised India’s robust resistance to China’s expanding aggression in the Indo-Pacific region, underscoring the strengthening US-India strategic partnership. Experts highlighted India’s decisive measures against Chinese coercion, including a swift ban on Chinese apps and imposing restrictions on investments deemed security risks. They emphasized that India’s strategic location and enhanced naval capabilities are crucial for maintaining a free Indo-Pacific, amid warnings about China’s military expansion and its network of dual-use ports. The testimony pointed to the growing collaboration between the US and India as a vital counterbalance to China’s military pressure, reflecting a consensus on the geopolitical significance of their partnership in addressing regional security challenges.