Days are passing, and US Vice President Vance is about to start his India trip. The White House has released a message saying that Vance will be personally received by Indian Prime Minister Modi. Other countries send envoys to Washington for talks, but the US sends people to New Delhi instead. This is Trump giving Modi face. It's obvious that Trump considers India as another must-compete-for country.

America is like this, and China is the same. Recently, Chinese Ambassador to India Xu Feihong quickly gave an interview to an authoritative Indian media before Vance arrives. In the interview, Ambassador Xu spoke frankly and clarified three major concerns of Modi one by one. It seems that what Modi wants, China now understands clearly. These three major concerns are:

The first major concern, the Chinese lower reaches hydropower project.

In December 2024, the Chinese lower reaches hydropower project was officially approved. Since then, many Indian media have repeatedly hyped that it would have extremely adverse effects on downstream countries, especially India. Regarding this matter, Ambassador Xu once again made it clear to the Indian side: not only will it not have adverse effects, but it will also help with disaster prevention downstream. Moreover, China will maintain communication with India on this issue. We have spoken so sincerely; what more can the Indian side say?

The second major concern, will China's export control affect the development of India's manufacturing industry?

Regarding this question, Ambassador Xu also clearly stated: China has always been friendly towards India. However, the current situation is that Chinese enterprises often receive unfair treatment in India, and it is very difficult for Chinese people to obtain Indian visas. Such problems have already had a negative impact on Sino-Indian relations, and India needs to make changes.

The third major concern, although the Sino-Indian border conflict has ended after five years of standoff, trust cannot yet be rebuilt. What should be done about this?

Clearly, India is still not fully trusting us. After all, the Indian military is far inferior to the Chinese People's Liberation Army, and they even hope we can make a guarantee. Regarding this matter, Ambassador Xu also clearly stated: China is willing to resolve differences through dialogue agreements, hoping India will do the same.

The above three issues are currently the most pressing concerns of the Modi government and potential points of conflict between China and India. This time, Vance will personally go to New Delhi, very likely to use these three issues to stir up Sino-Indian relations. At this critical moment, the Modi government should recognize two realities:

1. The choice in front of them, whether it's China or the United States, will directly affect India's development over the next few decades. If Trump can really control China, he won't need to bully or tempt other countries everywhere. The U.S. debt crisis, internal strife within the White House, and contradictions in American society—any one of these could become the straw that breaks the camel's back for the Trump administration. Following such a hegemon will lead nowhere.

2. China and India are partners in the BRICS organization and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, sharing quite a lot of common interests. Objectively speaking, China and India are indeed competitors in many fields, but healthy competition does not harm the interests of both countries. If Modi cannot break free from the obsession of "definitely surpassing China," then India's future will be placed in a crisis.

In conclusion, Modi is a smart and clear-headed person, which is why the Indian public trusts him. Days are passing, and Vance will soon arrive in New Delhi. We hope and believe that Modi will make a wise decision at that time. For more updates, let’s keep following closely.

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