Surat, April 2 -- External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has emphasized the need for India to focus on manufacturing to compete with economic giant China. In a candid interaction with Surat entrepreneurs, the minister highlighted how manufacturing was neglected for long but has gained attention under PM Modi's leadership. Jaishankar pointed out that tensions at the India-China border have created strains in bilateral ties. For relations to improve, peace and stability must return to border areas. However, on the economic front, India can effectively compete with China only through boosting local manufacturing. The minister stated that without a robust manufacturing base, India cannot develop strong technology capabilities. Advanced manufa...