Experts not fazed by US call for India to 'lead' Asia

BEIJING - Sino-Indian ties are unlikely to be affected by Washington's attempts to encourage New Delhi to take a stronger role across Asia, experts said.

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton told India on Wednesday "it's time to lead" in Asia.

Clinton, delivering a speech in India's southern port city of Chennai, said New Delhi should exercise political influence to match its economic clout.