
Beijing wanted Wang to call on PM Modi, Delhi said polite no
The Indian side was said to have conveyed to the Chinese that the Prime Minister was busy Friday since he had to attend the swearing-in ceremony of the UP Chief Minister in Lucknow.

That's a well delivered snub.![]()
Beijing wanted Wang to call on PM Modi, Delhi said polite no
The Indian side was said to have conveyed to the Chinese that the Prime Minister was busy Friday since he had to attend the swearing-in ceremony of the UP Chief Minister in Lucknow.indianexpress.com
It's just us letting them know politely what we feel about Indo-China diplomatic relations current status.That's a well delivered snub.
I have another theory in mind since yesterday. Could this visit be the case of China loosing the co-sponsered UN resolution with Russia where India voted absent like rest of the UNSC members, portraying China a looser at world stage UN platform on such a crucial subject. We all know how China's polity works. It doesn't want to be shown on the loosing end as there is risk of political instability at home. Till now India's absentism was working in favor of China when India was voting absent matching China's vote.It's just us letting them know politely what we feel about Indo-China diplomatic relations current status.
I have another theory in mind since yesterday. Could this visit be the case of China loosing the co-sponsered UN resolution with Russia where India voted absent like rest of the UNSC members, portraying China a looser at world stage UN platform on such a crucial subject. We all know how China's polity works. It doesn't want to be shown on the loosing end as there is risk of political instability at home. Till now India's absentism was working in favor of China when India was voting absent matching China's vote.
Guessing this angle from past experience including the gray-listing of Pakistan in FATF. China didn't vote in favor of Pakistan when it became clear it was hopeless cause and Pakistan was going to get graylisted, with or without China.
Now perhaps it wants stability in Indo Chinese relationship especially at world stage where it can't have the numbers on its own and having another heavyweight diplomatic power might help in offsetting western pressures. Who knows?
An angle to ponder upon?
This is a tug of war between the Reds and the Blues. India just happens to be in a spot where its support can make or break the western sanctions. So far India is looking to balance its approach but the lure of cheap oil is too good to resist.
Reds are perennially upset over "Past injustices and grievances" and want to reset the world order in their favor
Blues having swept all their misdeeds under the carpet are now championing the cause for "peace and harmony"
We are due for a massive showdown between the two blocks - the last one having fizzled out like a wet firework. People on both sides know its inevitable and have started preparing for it. What we see is bits and pieces of the legwork that slips out of the covers into the open.
Indian Army Dominating Heights At 17000 Feet During Operation Snow Leopard At Ladakh.