<span style="color: #222222;">Prime Minister Narendra Modi has a deep respect among Chinese internet users. According to a recent report – How Is India Viewed in China? published in a US-based international online news magazine, Chinese netizens have given him an unusual nickname- Modi Laoxian. In China, Laoxian refers to an elderly immortal with some special abilities. The nickname implies that Chinese netizens think Modi is different – even more amazing – than other leaders. Writer of the report who is Beijing-based journalist said the Chinese netizens see both dressing & physical appearance of Mr Modi and some of his policies which are different from India's previous ones, as laoxian-like.<br />''</span><br />''As per the report, Chinese netizens think India led by Modi can maintain a balance among major countries in the world. Whether it is Russia, the United States, or Global South countries, India can enjoy friendly ties with all of them, which is very admirable to some Chinese netizens. So the word "laoxian" reflects the complex sentiment of Chinese people toward Modi, combining curiosity and astonishment. The report said it is rare for Chinese netizens to give a nickname to a foreign leader. Modi's nickname stands out above all others.<br />''<br />'' Clearly he has made an impression on Chinese public opinion.<br />''<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">The report also said while India and Russia have a higher-level relationship and there have been more arms deals between India and Russia than between China and Russia, India is also favorite of the West. </span><br />