A Chinese artist draws applause as she creates a sand painting of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the ICBC World Expo and Convention Centre, Shanghai on May 16. Photo: Sun Shuangjie/GT

Modi delivers a 50-minute speech in Hindi to the Indian expat community in China at the ICBC World Expo and Convention Centre, Shanghai on May 16. Photo: Sun Shuangjie/GT

Modi delivers a rousing speech in Hindi to some 5,500 Indians working and living in Shanghai on May 16. Photo: Sun Shuangjie/GT

Members of the Indian community burst into applause during the speech given by the PM. Indians in attendance praised Modi as a man of strong mind and said Modi will bring great changes to India in the next five years. Photo: Sun Shuangjie/GT

People reluctant to leave the venue after the speech wait to take a photo with the PM’s portrait. Photo: Sun Shuangjie/GT