Archive · 2 Aug 2025
Review of "Tiger with Wings": China's BRI in South Asia
Imagine a book that dives deep into how China is building roads, bridges, and other projects in countries like India and Pakistan.
This book, 'Tiger with Wings', is like that.
It's packed with facts and figures, showing what China is doing in these places.
It examines China's involvement in these countries through the BRI.
The author also looks at what China says about its goals, like not interfering in other countries' business.
The book focuses on many countries but leaves out Bhutan, which is interesting because China has lots of influence there too.
Overall, it's a good starting point to learn about China's work in South Asia.
Sanjay Pulipaka's book provides an in-depth examination of China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in South Asia.
The book serves as a foundational reference with detailed statistical information on South Asian countries.
It covers countries including Afghanistan and Myanmar, but excludes Bhutan.
Pulipaka investigates China's claims of non-interference and non-pursuit of spheres of influence.
The book suggests that BRI projects are ideologically neutral.
- Who
- Sanjay Pulipaka, author of "Tiger with Wings".
- What
- Book review of "Tiger with Wings" examining China's BRI and economic engagement in South Asia.
- When
- Not explicitly stated in the text.
- Where
- South Asia, including Afghanistan, Myanmar (excluding Bhutan).
- Why
- To provide an overview and detailed analysis of China's presence in South Asia through its BRI projects.
China's Stated Goals
Real World Application
Non-Interference
China's Stated Goals
China claims to 'never interfere in internal affairs, seek selfish interests and never pursue so-called sphere of influence'.
Real World Application
Not explicitly stated in the text.
- Book Title
- "Tiger with Wings: China’s BRI and Economic Engagement in South Asia"
- Author
- Sanjay Pulipaka
- Focus
- China's BRI in South Asia
- Countries included
- Afghanistan, Myanmar (excluding Bhutan)