China’s Information Warfare and Its Impact on South Asian Regional Stability

Abstract

This research paper analyzes the evolution of China’s information warfare strategy within the context of its national security policy, emphasizing its role in shaping perceptions, controlling narratives, and asserting geopolitical influence. The study highlights the strategic significance of South Asia, and its expanding economic and political interests in the region. It examines how China’s information operations in South Asia serve its immediate objectives while simultaneously presenting substantial challenges to the security and stability of South Asian states. Through an exploration of these dynamics, the paper underscores the implications of China’s information warfare for South Asian geopolitics and security frameworks..