India is China's greatest potential economic competitor, they have a much more modern military than China and a British heritage. As for Japan, Inc, we own them.
What are you talking about? India may have a few advanced weapons systems, but on the whole, China is vastly stronger. I take it you're just talking out of your derriere.
As for Japan, Inc, we own them.
I'm sure the Japanese would be startled to hear that. Japan is once again making enemies in the region -- pushing other countries (like South Korea, and even Taiwan) closer into the fold of the PRC. The US is the only remaining regional power to whom Japan can turn to for support. So it does.