Modi is widely seen here as someone who could give trade, economic ties a big boost, though he could be tough on border, Tibet and the Dalai Lama issues, analysts said.
Modi visited China a few times as Gujarat Chief Minister and much of China's investments are made in Gujarat.
“I think the Indian people chose Modi and BJP because they want ‘change' which means reform, no corruption, no inflation, jobs and better life,” Li Li, Deputy Director of the Centre for South Asian Studies of the China Institute of contemporary international relations, told PTI.
