Highlights: PM Narendra Modi’s three days in China

Goodbye China! My gratitude for the warmth & hospitality. Will always remember my visit fondly: PM @narendramodi Tweets

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) May 16, 2015

“Let’s make India-China ties even stronger in the years to come,” he said in another tweet.

Let’s make India-China ties even stronger in the years to come: PM @narendramodi Tweets

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) May 16, 2015

Modi, who was on a three-day maiden visit to China as the first stop of his three-nation tour, held talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping besides his counterpart Li Keqiang.

中国再见！感谢中国政府和人民的热情款待。我会永远的记得这次访问。未来这些年我们应该共同努力进一步加强印中关系。

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 16, 2015

On Day 3 of his China visit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today met several Chinese CEOs in an attempt to woo them to come invest in India. Jack Ma of Alibaba was among those present in the meeting today in Shanghai.

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Day 1 saw PM Modi meeting Chinese President Xi Jinping in the latter’s hometown of Xi’an and the next day saw the Prime Minister travelling to Beijing to meet Chinese Premier Li Keqiang. India and China signed a record 24 bilateral agreements on Friday.

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1: 10 pm: Prime Minister Narendra Modi address the Indian community in Shanghai.

PM @narendramodi arrives for Indian Community Reception at ICBC World Expo Exhibition & Convention Centre pic.twitter.com/pwIXcirqPp

— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) May 16, 2015

PM Modi woos the community by saying, he is trying to learn and implement the knowledge to develop India.

I had also said I am going learn whatever good is happening, as a student with an open mind: PM @narendramodi in Shanghai

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) May 16, 2015

PM Modi thanks the community and says, only Indian can elect a common man  as a Prime Minister of a country.

Prime Minister said, “The world is seeing this visit very closely. The President of China welcomed another leader in a place outside Beijing” for the first time.

The world is seeing this visit very closely. The President of China welcomed another leader in a place outside Beijing: PM @narendramodi

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) May 16, 2015

India and China represent one third of humanity. Together we can be a force of good for the entire world. pic.twitter.com/bLJECbRQr2

— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) May 16, 2015

Prime Minister Modi, invokes the message of ‘Vasudhaiva-kutumbakam’ to the Indian community, says it it India that has taught every one that ‘world is one family’. “We have been taught the world is a family, ” Prime Minister said on Saturday.

Whole world is a family. Languages may vary, other features may differ but entire world is a family & thats what we have been taught: PM

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) May 16, 2015

Taking a dig at the previous governments, PM Modi says he has worked so much in a year, as he tried to complete 30 years of work. He said, “I am criticised for working hard. I am criticised for traveling.”

PM Modi expresses joy as he met students from two top universities in China.

The best part of my visit was the meetings I had with the youth, at two different functions: PM @narendramodi

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) May 16, 2015

Prime Minister said, “We must be proud of our country first, only then the world will praise us and accept us.”

Prime Minister also said, “Imperative that we increase people to people contact between India and China.”

Imperative that we increase people to people contact between India and China:PM @narendramodi at Community Reception pic.twitter.com/pA9IkhQWel

— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) May 16, 2015

Prime Minister thanks the community for organising such an event and said, this event itself is a ‘historic’ moment in the developing relation between India and China.

12: 20 pm: Prime Minister Narendra Modi starts addressing the students at the Fudan University. Modi said, it is a historic and ‘pavitra’ (auspicious) occasion.

Today is historic. I have joined a very ‘Pavitra’ occasion here: PM @narendramodi

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) May 16, 2015

While addressing the students at the launch, Modi expressed joy as he got opportunity to connect with the ‘yuvas’ (youth) of two universities in his three-day visit.

PM expressed joy that in his three day visit he got the opportunity to interact with students in two universities.

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) May 16, 2015

Mahatma Gandhi is a ‘Yug Purush’ and a ‘Vishwa Manav’, says Prime Minister Modi says during his address to the students.

Mahatma Gandhi is a ‘Yug Purush’ and a ‘Vishwa Manav’: PM @narendramodi

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) May 16, 2015

Modi recalls Mahatma Gandhi and says, “Gandhian philosophy can help us in the fight against terrorism and deal with climate change.”

Gandhian philosophy can help us in the fight against terrorism and deal with climate change. PM @narendramodi at Fudan University

— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) May 16, 2015

12: 16 pm: PM Modi is expected to address students at Fudan University shortly.

Historic launch of Centre for Gandhian & Indian Studies at Fudan University by PM @narendramodi pic.twitter.com/80C8zAlEJw

— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) May 16, 2015

Chinese students reciting verses from the Bhagwad Gita at Opening Ceremony of Centre for Gandhian & Indian Studies pic.twitter.com/7drAj4jdEr

— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) May 16, 2015

11:03 am: Here’s the food menu of the banquet hosted for PM Modi in Shanghai.

Shanghai vegetarian specials in honour of PM @narendramodi. Menu at Banquet hosted by Mr. Han Zheng pic.twitter.com/9ltFQbXgw5

— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) May 16, 2015

11:00 am: PM Modi is currently meeting Shanghai Party Secretary Han Zheng

9:01 am: Right now, 21 business agreements worth about $22 billion are being signed at the India China Business Forum.

21 Business Agreements being signed between #IndiaChina worth USD 22billion at India-China Business Forum pic.twitter.com/GxNnnarTkg

— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) May 16, 2015

8:57 am: India has always been a knowledge society. You have been an innovative society: PM Modi

The scope and potential, the breadth and length of infrastructure is very huge in India: PM Modi

‘We also want to promote manufacturing in a big way particularly to create jobs for our youth who form 65% of our population’: PM Modi

‘Indo-Chinese partnership should and will flourish’: PM Modi

‘Let us work together in mutual interest and for progress and prosperity of our great countries’: PM Modi

8:48 am: PM Modi is now speaking at the India China Business Forum in Shanghai.

I strongly believe that this century belongs to Asia: PM @narendramodi

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) May 16, 2015

8:24 am: Chairmans of Huawei and Shanghai Media Group were among those present at the interaction between PM Modi and CEOs.

A who’s who of Chinese industry! Here’s the list of top business persons who attended the CEO’s interaction with PM pic.twitter.com/cbavTZt2Y4

— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) May 16, 2015

8:04 am: PM Modi gives Chinese CEOs a Five F formula.

The 5F Formula – From Farm to Fibre to Fabric to Fashion to Foreign! PM @narendramodi inviting Chinese CEO’s to Make in India

— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) May 16, 2015

7:45 am: Xiaomi president Lin Bin told PM Modi that the company has big plans for India.

“We have some big plans for India, We fully support Make in India,” President of Xiaomi Lin Bin to PM @narendramodi pic.twitter.com/WahnxVAuoj

— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) May 16, 2015

7:39 am: Liang Wengen, chairman of SANY, told the Prime Minister that India is a huge market and has a dynamic work force.

‘We are full of hope about India, which offers a dynamic work force and huge market “. Liang Wengen, Chairman SANY pic.twitter.com/hfV0CXvBPD

— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) May 16, 2015

7:30 am: This is what Jack Ma of Alibaba fame told PM Modi in the meeting today.

“We are excited about India. We are excited about Make in India and Digital India.” Jack Ma of Alibaba to PM Modi pic.twitter.com/U46WKdT1nD

— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) May 16, 2015

7: 17 am: PM Modi in a photo-op with Chinese CEOs in Shanghai.

Trillions of dollars under 1 roof! PM @narendramodi with Who’s Who of Chinese industry at CEO’s interaction Shanghai pic.twitter.com/NKzRvZvcrJ

— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) May 16, 2015