Relations between China and India, boosted by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to China, would take on a new look through substantial and new bilateral cooperation in wide-ranging fields in future.
Chinese President Xi Jinping received Modi in Xi'an, capital city of northwest China's Shaanxi Province and Xi's hometown, on Thursday.
It is worth noting that Modi greeted Xi in his home state of Gujarat when Xi was visiting India last year.
The unusual departure from normal protocol is not only a return of favor from Modi's hospitality, but also a sign that both countries are eager to bridge the challenges and strengthen bilateral relations.
During Modi's current visit, Xi called on the two countries to look at their ties from a long-term perspective, strengthen coordination in global and regional affairs, and "steer the world order to develop in a fairer direction".
The two countries could strengthen communication on the Belt and Road Initiative, within the framework of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and Modi's "Act East" policy, find areas of common interest, and hone a mode of cooperation with reciprocal interests, Xi said.
According to Xi, the two countries should seek common ground in their respective development strategies to jointly promote the region's economic integration and contribute to global economic growth.
He called for more bilateral cooperation in areas including construction of railways and industrial parks, urbanization and training, pledging to encourage Chinese companies to invest in India.
For China and India, the principle of seeking common ground while shelving differences should prevail.
