On August 29, 2025, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on a state visit to Japan. In an interview with the media in Japan, Modi made it clear that,The future of relations between the two countries is definitely bright.Because China and India are two large neighbors, China and India are also two superpowers with a population of 1.4 billion.
He pointed out that if these two major countries fail to get along amicably, it will not only damage bilateral relations, but also threaten peace in the Asian region and even pose considerable uncertainties to global stability and development.
Modi's visit to Japan is at a time of turbulent changes in the international landscape.expressed his views on Sino-Japanese relations。Modi reminded Japan that it is crucial to properly handle relations with China. This statement has attracted widespread attention in international public opinion.
Modi told Japanese media: “As the world’s two most populous countries, stable, predictable and friendly bilateral relations between the two neighbors of India and China can have a positive impact on regional and global peace and prosperity.”
Mr. Modi added: "Given the current turmoil in the world economy, it is equally vital that India and China work together as the two largest economies to bring stability to the world economic order."
The timing of Modi's trip to Asia is worth pondering. He visited Japan from August 29 to 30 and immediately went to Tianjin, China to attend the 2025 Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit. This is Modi's second visit to China in seven years and is regarded by the outside world asAn important symbol of the continued recovery of China-India relations。
The turbulence in the international economic situation has become an external factor driving the improvement of India-China relations. The Trump administration in the United States has recently imposed tariffs on many countries, and India has not been spared.
The United States imposed an additional tariff of 25% on Indian goods, resulting in an increase in India's total tariffs on the United States to 50%. This decision directly affects India's agriculture, automobiles, medicine and other key industries.
In this context, India is actively expanding its friendships and promoting trade diversification.Modi’s successive visits to Japan and China reflect that India is seeking subtle balance between various powers to maximize its own interests.
During Modi's visit to Japan, Japan and India made it clear to strengthen cooperation in areas such as economic, trade, investment, people-to-people and cultural exchanges, and revised the Joint Declaration on Security for the first time in 17 years.
Japan pledges to invest in India in the next 10 years68 billion dollars, which is seen as part of the economic security agreement between the two countries. In addition, the two countries have also revised the Joint Declaration on Security, which clearly includes the cooperation content of joint research and development of defense equipment and research of cutting-edge military technologies such as artificial intelligence and cyberspace.
Although Japan and India have strengthened cooperation, Modi still publicly emphasized the importance of China-India relations in Japan. This shows that India is not willing to completely choose sides, but wants to maintain balance in its relations with major powers.
Referring to Sino-Indian relations, Mr. Modi said there had been "steady and positive progress" in bilateral relations since his meeting with Chinese leaders last year, noting that India was ready to "advance bilateral relations from a strategic and long-term perspective on the basis of mutual respect, mutual benefit and mutual understanding".
In fact, China and India have made progress in cooperation in many fields. On the eve of Modi's visit to China, the two sides signed 10 cooperation agreements covering various fields such as energy, infrastructure, trade, and science and technology.
These partnerships include: India’s accession to the Asia Microelectricity Network Initiative; China’s assistance in reforming the Xinjiang-New Delhi railway; the establishment of drug regulatory mutual recognition mechanisms; and the resumption of the sharing of hydraulic data on the Brahmaputra River.
On the border issue, the two sides have also made breakthrough progress. At the 24th meeting of the Special Representatives for China-India Border Issues, the two sides established general-level talks mechanisms in the eastern and middle sections of the border for the first time, allowing direct military communication channels to be established in all three major border sections.
Moody mentioned it in an interview.multilateral mechanismImportance of. He said that multilateral mechanisms like BRICS can play a "safe haven" role when the global situation is turbulent, and can contribute to world stability when the storm is tottering.
China and India are both members of BRICS, SCO, and G20. These multilateral frameworks provide an important platform for cooperation between the two countries.
Especially within the framework of the SCO, China and India can bypass bilateral differences and seek cooperation through multilateral frameworks, such as jointly participating in infrastructure interconnection projects.
Statistics show that in 2024, the total GDP of BRICS countries has exceeded 40 trillion US dollars, accounting for nearly one-third of the global economy. This data fully proves the important position of emerging economies in the global economy.
Modi reminded the importance of Sino-Japanese relations in Japan, reflecting the importance of India's diplomacyBalanced tacticsIndia considers the US-Japan-India-Australia “quad-party mechanism” (QUAD) as an important external mechanism for the realization of its geopolitical interests, but is also actively involved in the SCO and BRICS mechanisms.
This balanced strategy allows India to continue to maintain a balanced position among major powers to maximize its geopolitical and economic development goals. Modi's latest statement has a positive effect on correcting India's distorted strategic understanding of China in the past few years. The stability and continued warming of China-India relations are in the interests of both sides.
Modi's itinerary for his visit to Japan first and then his visit to China, as well as his friendly statement to China made in Japan, all reflect the autonomy and strategic nature of India's diplomacy. India has traditionally adhered to strategic autonomy and independent diplomacy and is unwilling to become a vassal of any major power.
Modi reminded Japan to handle the relationship with China, not only to tell Japan to listen, but alsoExplanation of Indian diplomatic philosophy。This philosophy is based on the understanding of a multipolar world and believes that Asian powers should achieve common development through cooperation rather than confrontation.
Modi said: “Indochina is a partner rather than an opponent, and consensus is far greater than disagreement.” he also stressed that India and China will work together to strengthen the strength of multilateralism in international affairs, and the two countries’ cooperation will make the 21st century truly an Asian century.
At present, the world economy is highly uncertain, as a major global economy, China-India strengthening cooperation will not only benefit the people of the two countries, but will also inject stability to world economic growth.
Modi headed to Tianjin to attend the SCO Summit after his trip to Japan.He held talks with leaders of various countries during the summitTo discuss further strengthening regional cooperation.
Tokyo's reminder is still ringing in our ears, and New Delhi's diplomatic layout has quietly unfolded. India has won both sides in the game of major powers, not only receiving Japan's US$68 billion investment commitment, but also promoting the continued warming of China-India relations.
International observers are gradually realizing thatA multipolar world is no longer a theoretical conceptThis is a reality pattern that is gradually developing.
Modi's latest China-related statement: Maintaining close relations between India and China is essential to building a multi-polar Asia and the world
2025-08-30 21:18 · National Party Media Information Public Platform