It is about time that both the Indian and American defense establishments are contemplating joining hands in the transfer of defense technology to India and work together to manufacture mutually beneficial equipments to thwart any future challenges posed by China in that part of the world.   Needless to say, China is flexing its muscles to fulfill its insatiable territorial expansion appetite and posing an open threats to the neighboring countries on a daily basis.  It is challenging the movement of ships of other countries in the South China sea, objecting to the drilling of oil by the Indian company as well as threatening the fishing boats of neighboring countries.  China's tussle with Japan over the occupation of Islands is of an utmost concern too.  All neighboring countries, except may be India, are scared of China.  Hence, the presence of American influence in that part of the world will discourage China to be belligerent.  India, of course, already being the beneficiary of Russian defense technology, will strengthen its military might second to none coupled with the American technology.  It is a win-win situation for India.  IN VIEW OF CONTAINING CHINA, THIS THOUGHT PROCESS ON THE PART OF INDIAN AND AMERICAN GOVERNMENTS NEEDS TO BE APPLAUDED