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Time of India
6 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Chinese artist Yue Yu calls for India-China reconnect through civilisational bond
Renowned Chinese Buddhist painter and scholar Yue Yu , whose unique artwork was presented to Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his China visit in 2015, says India and China should rediscover their deep-rooted civilisational friendship. Yue, director, chief artist and curator of Northwest University in China's Xian, the city synonymous with the ancient Silk Road , perceives China-India relations as a tree, which requires constant nurturing with water so that the relationship should be irrigated to keep it alive and growing. 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Yue's informal interview comes amid the expectations of Modi's second visit to China to take part in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation 's (SCO) summit to be held in the Chinese city of Tianjin late next month. Yue, who has never met Modi, says he developed respect and admiration for the Indian leader, especially for his devotion to his mother and his dignified style of dress and demeanour. Live Events "When I saw Modi washing his mother's feet, I was genuinely moved. That gesture spoke volumes about his character and values - it reminded me of our own cultural roots ," he says. Modi washed his mother's feet despite being the leader of a nation, which shows that he is a good human being, Yue says. When Modi made his first visit as Prime Minister to China in 2015 amid euphoria of a thaw in the frosty Sino-India ties, Yue had a challenging task. Yue was asked to create an enduring painting, symbolising centuries of India-China relations , to be presented to PM Modi. Yue, 72, who is specialised in Buddhist art , conceived a striking theme: a bust of Buddha from the era of China's only woman emperor, Wu Zetian, who ruled around 690 CE, embossed on a sacred Bodhi leaf symbolising Chinese Buddhism origins in India with a golden background. The painting won him accolades from China and India, besides Modi himself. Besides the powerful visual effect, the painting from Yue's point of view carried a powerful one-line message: "water the friendship between India and China with Oriental wisdom." Also, his choice of theme and effects was intentional, meant to give the artwork a sense of permanence. "The painting to be presented to the Prime Minister should endure forever, untouched by the ups and downs of India-China relations," Yue says in the off-the-cuff interview at a roadside restaurant here, reflecting on the art piece he created a decade ago, with a sense of pride. He chose to mention Oriental Wisdom because "we, the eastern people, are the most intelligent and all the important religions originated from the east". His painting was presented to Modi by the Abbot of the historic Buddhist temple in Xi'an when the Prime Minister visited the temple to offer prayers. The two neighbours with immense ancient civilisational wisdom should rediscover the deep friendship rooted in their ancient ties, says Yue. He says it is time for the two countries to recall the essence of Southern Buddhism, which came to China from India, and adds, "Whosever you meet, you have to respect that person". "This will help the relations between China and India. We have to lower ourselves first and respect each other first so that we can understand each other," he adds. "Wherever you go, you must be modest and polite, " he said, quoting a Chinese idiom. "We are neighbours. If we are both modest, polite and peaceful to each other, then of course we will be friends. Be if we are nit-picking we will have a lot of conflict," he adds. When asked what role Buddhism can play to bring the two countries closer, he said, "I am just a painter, not someone who can comment on such a critical issue." He recalled how Chinese scholars Xuanzang and Faxian were treated with respect and dignity in India. "The key to the relationship is mutual respect," Yue said. The Chinese monks who visited India brought several Buddhist scriptures. "That kind of mutual respect at that time made the two counties have a good relationship. If we can bring that spirit, we can have good relations," Yue said. The way out for enduring normalisation, Yue believes, is perhaps for the two countries to deepen mutual respect and rediscover the trail of age-old friendship left by Buddhist monks and Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore during his first visit to China in 1924, which left a lasting impression on the Chinese.
The Print
15-07-2025
- Business
- The Print
Congress reminds Jaishankar of China's ‘support' to Pakistan in Op Sindoor after his talks with Wang Yi
According to the Ministry of External Affairs, in his talks with Yi, ahead of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Foreign Ministers' conclave in Tanjin Tuesday, Jaishankar said that Sino-India relations have been 'gradually moving in a positive direction' since Prime Minister Narendra Modi's meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the BRICS summit in Kazan in October 2024. In the statement, shared by Congress general secretary (communications) Jairam Ramesh, the party also referred to Chinese restrictions on export of critical minerals such as rare-earth magnets, which has hit India's automobile sector. Jaishankar raised the issue of 'restrictive trade measures' in his meeting Monday. New Delhi: The Congress Tuesday took a swipe at External Affairs Minister for his forward-looking remarks during his meeting with Chinese counterpart Wang Yi, reminding him that China had given 'total support to Pakistan' during Operation Sindoor. 'Perhaps, we should remind the EAM of recent developments in bilateral ties since the PM's last tête-à-tête with President Xi: China gave total support to Pakistan during Operation Sindoor, turning it into a testing ground for network-centric warfare and weapon systems such as the J-10C fighter and PL-15E air-to-air missile and assorted drones,' said the Congress. 'Deputy Chief of Army Staff R Singh has stated that India fought three adversaries in Sindoor, including China that gave Pakistan 'live inputs' i.e. real time intelligence on Indian military operations. Pakistan is likely to acquire Chinese J-35 stealth fighters in the near future,' the party stated. Addressing an event earlier this month, while sharing his assessment of Operation Sindoor, had said that 'Pakistan was the front face' but India also had to contend with China 'providing all possible support' to Islamabad. However, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan had later downplayed Beijing's role, saying the extent of state support was 'difficult to define'. In its statement, the Congress also highlighted the unresolved aspects of the troop buildup on the China border sparked by the clashes at Galwan Valley in June 2020. 'Indian patrols continue to require Chinese concurrence to reach their patrolling points in Depsang, Demchok, and Chumar. 'Buffer zones' in Galwan, Hot Spring, and Pangong Tso lie predominantly within the Indian claim line, preventing our troops from accessing points to which they had unrestricted access before April 2020,' said the main opposition party. During his meeting with Yi Monday, Jaishankar also pressed for de-escalation at the Line of Actual Control (LAC) between India and China. 'We have made good progress in the past nine months for the normalization of our bilateral relations. It is a result of the resolution of friction along the border and our ability to maintain peace and tranquility there. This is the fundamental basis for mutual strategic trust and for smooth development of bilateral relations. It is now incumbent on us to address other aspects related to the border, including de-escalation,' said Jaishankar. The Congress reiterated its demand for a detailed debate on China in Parliament, saying it hopes that the Centre will hold the discussion during the upcoming monsoon session of the House. 'If the Parliament could debate the border situation in November 1962 when the Chinese invasion was at its peak, why cannot we discuss now – especially given that both sides appear to want renormalisation (albeit without necessarily restoring the May 2020 status quo on the Line of Actual Control in Eastern Ladakh)?' said the Congress. (Edited by Tony Rai) Also Read: Congress accuses Israel of attacking Iran's 'sovereignty', says it 'only deepens instability'
Hans India
15-07-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Resolving border friction key for mutual trust, EAM tells China
Beijing: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Monday that resolving friction along the India-China border and the ability to maintain peace are fundamental for mutual trust between the two nations. He told his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi that the neighbours have made 'good progress' over the last nine months in normalising relations, adding that it was key to avoid restrictive trade measures and roadblocks. This is Jaishankar's first visit to China after the ties between the two neighbouring countries came under severe strain following the 2020 military standoff along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh. The External Affairs Minister also said India and China's bilateral relationship requires both nations to take a far-sighted approach to their ties. In a meeting with Wang, Jaishankar said that mutual respect, mutual interest and mutual sensitivity should be the basis for handling India-China relations. 'Stable and constructive Sino-India ties are not only to our benefit, but that of the world as well,' he added. India and China should now look at de-escalation of the situation along the LAC after making 'good progress' in normalising the bilateral ties in the past nine months, Jaishankar said. In his opening remarks at the meeting, Jaishankar said the relations between the two countries can continue to develop in a 'positive trajectory' on the foundation that differences should not become disputes and competition should not become conflict.
Time of India
14-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
EAM seeks de-escalation, fair trade with China, hails progress in relationship
NEW DELHI: External affairs minister S Jaishankar's first visit to China in six years, amid the thawing of Sino-India ties, saw him pressing Beijing to further address border issues, including through de-escalation, while also urging China to avoid restrictive trade measures. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now In a meeting with his counterpart Wang Yi, Jaishankar acknowledged "good progress" in efforts to normalise the relationship saying it's a result of the resolution of friction along the border and both sides' ability to maintain peace and tranquillity. "This is the fundamental basis for mutual strategic trust and for smooth development of bilateral relations. It is now incumbent on us to address other aspects related to the border, including de-escalation," said the minister. The Indian side said both countries agreed to take "practical steps", including travel to each other's country and direct flight connectivity, for facilitating people-to-people exchanges. India and China had resolved the almost five-year-old military standoff in eastern Ladakh last October. Need to avoid restrictive trade measures: EAM India and China had resolved the almost five-year-old military standoff in eastern Ladakh last Oct, leading to a bilateral meeting between PM Modi and President Xi Jinping on the margins of the Brics summit in Kazan. Jaishankar is in China for the SCO foreign ministers' meeting and Modi himself is expected to visit the country for the summit of the Eurasian bloc in September. Taking note of the positive direction in ties since the Modi-Xi meeting, Jaishankar sought a "far-seeing approach" to the relationship, saying it is the responsibility of both sides to maintain that momentum. In his meeting with Wang, Jaishankar also gave vent to India's concerns about China's export controls that may adversely affect domestic manufacturing here. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now He said that as neighbouring nations and major economies in the world today, there are various facets and dimensions of their bilateral ties. "Measures towards normalising our people-to-people exchanges can certainly foster mutually beneficial cooperation. It is also essential in this context that restrictive trade measures and roadblocks are avoided," he said in his opening remarks, expressing hope that he and Wang would continue their "strategic communication" not just on the margins of multilateral events but each other's countries. Ahead of the SCO meeting on Tuesday, Jaishankar touched upon the issue of terrorism too as he reminded Wang that the primary mandate of the grouping is to combat terrorism, separatism and extremism. "This is a shared concern and India hopes that zero tolerance for terrorism will be strongly upheld," he said, while backing China's SCO presidency and efforts to ensure good outcomes. In the meeting, Jaishankar also underlined the need for cooperation on trans-border rivers, including resumption of provision of hydrological data by the Chinese side. The minister also told Wang that stable and constructive ties between India and China are not only to their benefit, but that of the world as well. "This is best done by handling relations on the basis of mutual respect, interest and sensitivity," he said, recalling the agreement earlier that differences should not become disputes, or competition turn into conflict. He said that on this foundation, both sides can continue to develop ties along a positive trajectory. He also thanked China for allowing the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra to resume after a gap of five years.
Mint
14-07-2025
- Politics
- Mint
‘Resolving border friction key for mutual trust': Jaishankar tells China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing
Union Minister of External Affairs S Jaishankar on Monday said that resolving friction along the India-China border and the ability to maintain peace are fundamental for mutual trust between the two nations. The neighbours have made "good progress" over the last nine months for the normalisation of relations, he told Chinese counterpart Wang Yi, adding that it was key for restrictive trade measures and roadblocks to be avoided. This is Jaishankar's first visit to China after the ties between the two neighbouring countries came under severe strain following the 2020 military standoff along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh. The External Affairs minister also said that India and China's bilateral relationship requires that both nations take a far-seeing approach to their ties and that 'differences between India and China should not become disputes, nor should competition become conflict,' as reported by PTI. In a meeting with Wang, Jaishankar said that mutual respect, mutual interest and mutual sensitivity should be basis for handling India-China relations. 'Stable and constructive Sino-India ties are not only to our benefit, but that of the world as well,' he added. (This is a developing story. Please check back for updates)
