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Chinese media says Modi’s response to US killing Indian crew is weak

'Before the US–India meeting, the US military bombed three ships carrying Indian crew members. Modi, known for his ‘strongman politics’, has now gone silent after Indian crew members were killed,' a Chinese user wrote.

The US attacks on Indian crew in international waters near the Gulf of Oman and the Strait of Hormuz triggered extensive discussion across Chinese state media and commentary platforms. On Weibo, the hashtag Indian oil tanker attacked by the US drew millions of views. Much of the discourse focused on India’s response, which Chinese commentators framed as a test of strategic autonomy and dependence on Washington.

A recurring theme in Chinese commentary is the contrast between the seriousness of the incident and India’s somewhat cautious response. One Weibo post noted: “The US neither apologised nor expressed regret, and Rubio remained tough, implying: break the blockade and you get beaten.”

Others pointed to what they described as Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s silence, highlighting the gap between his image of decisive leadership and India’s muted diplomatic reaction. One headline stated: “Before the US–India meeting, the US military bombed three ships carrying Indian crew members. Modi, known for his ‘strongman politics’, has now gone silent after Indian crew members were killed.”

The discussion extends beyond the attack and the response to it. A common argument is that India’s multi-alignment strategy, spanning the US, Iran, the Quad, BRICS,........

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