India PM Modi visits China
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Modi visits Daxingshan Temple in China's Xi'an
Indian Prime Minister visits the Daxingshan Temple in Xi'an, capital of northwest China's Shaanxi Province, May 14, 2015.
Modi delivers speech to Shanghai's Indian community
A Chinese artist draws applause as she creates a sand painting of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the ICBC ...
India's PM opens Sina Weibo account
Pictured is a screengrab from the Sina Weibo account of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The account, created on May ...
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| Commentary |
Though it joined the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) as a founding member, there are suspicions among some Indian scholars that the bank will serve as an instrument of Chinese foreign and strategic policy.
Economy a dilemma for globe-trotting ModiModi is trying hard to attract foreign companies to invest in India. Wherever he goes, he emphasized how favorable India's environment is for foreign investments in the field of manufacturing.
Modi-Xi summit offers chance for shift to regional partnershipWhat all this means is that the ruling establishment of India does not wish to leave any stone unturned to ensure the positive environment for the Xi-Modi summit, which is expected to usher in a subtle “reset” in China-India relations marking a beginning of a gradual shift from bilateral-centric to regional and global
Can Modi's visit upgrade Sino-Indian ties?Due to the Indian elites' blind arrogance and confidence in their democracy, and the inferiority of its ordinary people, very few Indians are able to treat Sino-Indian relations accurately, objectively and rationally.
Dragon-elephant rivalry should be rejectedI reject this idea that China and India are natural rivals. Yes, there is competition in many areas, but that is not to be afraid of. Competition does not mean confrontation or conflict.
More| Indian media reports |
The Indian Express
When Mr Narendra Modi goes to China
In the case of Modi’s visit, we can expect progress on two fronts that could help expand the areas of cooperation and avoid needless conflicts. The first area is trade and investment.
Compared with trade, investment might be more promising.
IndiaToday.in
Chinese netizens praise Modi's Weibo account
Some users invited Modi to visit their hometown, while some wondered about the prime minister's ability to speak Chinese, it said.
The Tribune
Modi makes debut on Chinese social media ahead of China visit
A social media savvy leader is well adopt at making use of Twitter back home and he is expected to step his Chinese tweets more once his visit draw close.
Officials here expect that like elsewhere in the world, Modi’s social media outreach in China was expected to enlarge and draw far bigger response.
hindustantimes.com
PM Modi to visit China during May 14-16, trade expected to top agenda
Experts say Modi must bridge the deficit by seeking greater access to the Chinese market, with the two sides targeting annual bilateral trade of $100 billion this year.
Hindustan Times
China to show PM Modi that it values ties with India
A marker of how positive bilateral relations were was the way Indian media have lately reported on Sino-India relations.
| Modi says |
May 6, On Twitter
Looking forward to visiting China from 14-16 May to boost friendship between our 2 ancient civilizations & 2 largest developing nations.
Honoured that Mr. Xi Jinping invited me to Xi'an in his home province & a land associated with Xuan Zang, who visited India.
In China I will visit Xi'an, Beijing and Shanghai. I eagerly await productive discussions with President Xi Jinping & Premier Li Keqiang.
I am confident my visit will lay the foundation for further enhancing economic co-operation with China in a wide range of sectors.
I also look forward to meeting the captains of industry in Shanghai & sharing with them the wonderful opportunities India has to offer.
Am certain that my visit to China will strengthen stability, progress and prosperity in Asia.
May 4, On Weibo
Hello China! Looking forward to interacting with Chinese friends through Weibo.
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