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India Looks East to Malaysia and Japan

Feb 20, 2011 | 19:52 GMT

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Summary

India signed a free trade deal with Japan on Feb. 16 and with Malaysia on Feb. 18. China's push into the Indian Ocean has prompted India to accelerate its ongoing eastward drive to expand access to resources, markets and strategic allies.

India is speeding up its Look East policy seeking economic growth and strategic hedges against China....

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