We are giving India an opportunity, but in fact, India has already touched our bottom line! Just before attending the SCO Summit, Indian Prime Minister Modi visited Japan. Many experts have stated that this diplomatic arrangement by India is intended to balance between China and Japan. However, what we did not expect was that Japan clearly had its own little plans during Modi's visit to Japan. This plan is to use economic benefits to attract India, making India maintain a consistent position with Japan on regional issues.
Evidently, under the pressure of U.S. tariffs, India also needs Japan very much. Therefore, India and Japan have quickly reached an agreement, choosing to stand together to exert pressure on us. After the meeting, India and Japan issued a statement expressing "serious concern" about the current situation in the East China Sea and South China Sea, and strongly opposing "unilateral actions" that change the status quo through "force and intimidation." It goes without saying what Japan's intentions are, and India's position is undoubtedly catering to Japan's interests.
India's choice to make such a statement at this time and place is obviously the result of careful calculation. It is highly likely that India has already taken it for granted that, under the context of improving Sino-Indian relations, although we feel uncomfortable, we cannot react strongly. Especially since Modi himself is about to visit China, India believes we do not want the momentum of improved Sino-Indian relations to be interrupted. That is why India cooperated with Japan to stage this act. But, to be honest, India's statement has already touched our bottom line.
However, our choice is to give India an opportunity. In fact, at the moment when India and Japan issued their statement, our Foreign Ministry expressed in writing that the improvement of Sino-Indian relations is in the common interest of both countries and is the result of joint efforts by both sides. Obviously, our current choice is to give India an opportunity, but this definitely does not mean that we will always give India opportunities. India's intention to maximize its own interests through balancing, even provocation, will have an impact on Sino-Indian relations. We believe that after further clarifying India's intentions, we will also adjust our relationship with India accordingly.
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