India is already a counterbalance to China. Also, Japan has been steadily building, and improving its military capabilities.
Luckily our two enemies, one recognized by most people, the other not so much, are solid enemies of each other. Let them focus on each other and dare not touch or threaten us. Bad enough both India and China have equally invaded us with workers, anchor babies, thieving our intellectual property, and all. It will not end well if we do not put a stop to it. China may force our hand now, what will it take to get people to wake up to the equal threat from India?
They reached their 1000 mile sea lane patrol radis in strength back in the 90’s.