Modi says China has 'right' to seek regional influence

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I admire the shrewd, meticulous, and pragmatic abilities of PM Modi. The man is a cunning tiger of a politician.

He is a badass among the politicians

 

[Aepsilons]

He is a badass among the politicians

Ive never seen an Indian politician who has been so vocal, so direct in projecting the Indian Interest to the world as Modi has been. Long may his leadership bring prosperity for India and the Indian people. To progress, peace !

 

[Beidou2020]

China could care less about what Modi thinks.

 

[Speeder 2]

Modi says China has 'right' to seek regional influence

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has played down fears over China's growing regional clout ahead of his landmark trip to Beijing, saying the rival Asian powerhouse has a "right" to seek greater influence.

While ties between the nuclear-armed nations have long been strained over a bitter border dispute, China's recent push to forge closer ties with countries in India's backyard has caused some alarm in New Delhi.

But in an interview with Time published Thursday, Modi said nations have a "natural tendency" to want to increase their influence, which was their right so as long as they respected human rights and international rules.

"You referred to the increase in Chinese influence in the region and in the world," he told the magazine in a rare interview.

"I think it is a very natural tendency for the nations to increase their influence in the international space, as they pursue their international relations with different countries.

"I firmly believe that with due regard to international rules and regulations, and with full respect for human values, ... each country has the right to increase its presence, its impact and influence internationally for the benefit of the global community."

Modi, who is due to fly to Beijing next Thursday on his first trip since being elected a year ago, has signalled he will pursue a more muscular foreign policy than India's previous left-leaning government.

Since coming to power, Modi has sought to revive India's role as a champion of South Asia, mindful of how China has forged closer ties in recent years with neighbours such as Sri Lanka, Nepal and the Maldives.

With Pakistan a long-time ally of Beijing, many observers have said that China is seeking to encircle India with "a string of pearls".

Relations between the two countries are dogged by mistrust stemming from a brief, bloody border war in 1962 over the northeastern Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh, areas of which Beijing claims as South Tibet.

Modi warned China to shed its "expansionist mindset" at an election rally last year. China hit back, saying it "never waged a war of aggression to occupy any inch of land of other countries".

But in the interview, Modi said the two countries have shown "great maturity" in recent decades and were committed to "economic cooperation".

"It is not a volatile border. Not a single bullet has been fired for over a quarter of a century now. This essentially goes to prove that both countries have learnt from history," Modi said.

Modi says China has 'right' to seek regional influence - Yahoo News

China answers that Modi has "right" to seek a permanent seat made of Category II ceramics.

 

[Cyberian]

Why are they going only 1 dimensional? Why not emphasizing on micro-economic development to transfer effect to common people. What is the use of these reserves when they are just decaying in a foreign bank? Complete some energy project, enhance security to country progress faster

A debt of 462 billion USD is nothing. That's relatively small considering India's GDP.

Compare that to China's debt of $5.2 Trillion.

Compare that to Japan's debt of $10 Trillion.

Compare that to America's debt of $18 Trillion.

They are advance economies, India is not.

And no, China does not have $5 trillion of external debt owed to other countries.

 

[LacViet]

Modi said that. It mean that India has also right to do the same. Go on, India.

 

[unbiasedopinion]

Yup ，and supporting India play a more active role on world stage no where implies China want to grant you UNSC seat

Bro, why mixing two topics? There is another thread on India;s UNSC candidature. So lets keep the discussion within the confinement of the topic.

 

[TaiShang]

Ive never seen an Indian politician who has been so vocal, so direct in projecting the Indian Interest to the world as Modi has been. Long may his leadership bring prosperity for India and the Indian people. To progress, peace !

I have no faith in top leaders that speak at every instance and about everything. A prime, contemporary example is Mr. Erdoghan of Turkey. The guy even gets into polemic with the Pope, NYT journalists, Greenpeace, the leader of the Turks of the Cyprus, musicians and actors.

This, kind of, lowers the status and dents in the importance of the title as well as the person wearing it.

A good leader, in my view, is the one that speaks less and lets his actions speak for himself.

Modi speaks on a major issue, and I am not sure that would qualify as speaking too much. But in general, I do not like vocal top leadership. Let the barking be done by the lower officials.

 

[Aepsilons]

I have no faith in top leaders that speak at every instance and about everything. A prime, contemporary example is Mr. Erdoghan of Turkey. The guy even gets into polemic with the Pope, NYT journalists, Greenpeace, the leader of the Turks of the Cyprus, musicians and actors.

This, kind of, lowers the status and dents in the importance of the title as well as the person wearing it.

A good leader, in my view, is the one that speaks less and lets his actions speak for himself.

Modi speaks on a major issue, and I am not sure that would qualify as speaking too much. But in general, I do not like vocal top leadership. Let the barking be done by the lower officials.

Generally I will agree with you. But in the case of India, which had experienced lapse in top leadership in the past, as well as with dealing with a vast bureaucracy , the image of seeing a pro-active Modi gives confidence in Indian Leadership. An 'active' leader like Modi is something that the Indian Government needs now in the long term, given the bureaucracy factor.

But in regards to Modi's public speaking -- the man is a good orator. He had visited Japan almost a decade ago when he was acting Chief Minister in Gujarat State , he addressed a consortium of Indian National Expats in Japan + Japanese Nationals --- he is very good at public speaking. And from the look of how he transformed Gujarat State into the major economic hub of India --- his good oratory skills seems to be in lieu with his active micromanagement skills. Let us hope that it also applies in governing the entire Indian Republic.

 

[Echo_419]

I have no faith in top leaders that speak at every instance and about everything. A prime, contemporary example is Mr. Erdoghan of Turkey. The guy even gets into polemic with the Pope, NYT journalists, Greenpeace, the leader of the Turks of the Cyprus, musicians and actors.

This, kind of, lowers the status and dents in the importance of the title as well as the person wearing it.

A good leader, in my view, is the one that speaks less and lets his actions speak for himself.

Modi speaks on a major issue, and I am not sure that would qualify as speaking too much. But in general, I do not like vocal top leadership. Let the barking be done by the lower officials.

Oh if he was a ruling a dictatorship then he would not be required to speak to much but in a democracy staying connected with the people is very important
If he doesn't speaks to much the opposition will accuse him of staying silent & if he speaks to much the opposition will say he is all talk & no work,so he needs to strike a balance btw the 2

 

[A1Kaid]

Oh if he was a ruling a dictatorship then he would not be required to speak to much but in a democracy staying connected with the people is very important
If he doesn't speaks to much the opposition will accuse him of staying silent & if he speaks to much the opposition will say he is all talk & no work,so he needs to strike a balance btw the 2

Finally a reasonable post, someone in the Indian government should hire you as Public Information Communicator.

 

[Echo_419]

Finally a reasonable post, someone in the Indian government should hire you as Public Information Communicator.

Ab itni bhi tareef maat karokaro

 

[Beidou2020]

I have no faith in top leaders that speak at every instance and about everything. A prime, contemporary example is Mr. Erdoghan of Turkey. The guy even gets into polemic with the Pope, NYT journalists, Greenpeace, the leader of the Turks of the Cyprus, musicians and actors.

This, kind of, lowers the status and dents in the importance of the title as well as the person wearing it.

A good leader, in my view, is the one that speaks less and lets his actions speak for himself.

Modi speaks on a major issue, and I am not sure that would qualify as speaking too much. But in general, I do not like vocal top leadership. Let the barking be done by the lower officials.

Modi is the stereotypical Indian.
He talks too much and brags but when it comes to actual results, the dude is a complete failure. Over promising and under delivering is a national trait of Indians.

China just gets on with the work while India promises grandiose things that never actually happens.

 

[IsaacNewton]

Regional influence is not a right. No one is entitled to it. But it comes naturally if you have the 2nd largest economy.

 

[maxpayne]

Yes China as right to be influential in its region. Bcz it is a responsible country and always peaceful