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- The Print
China steps in with potshots at US as Trump-India spat continues
The statement by Guo was posted by Yu Jing, the Chinese embassy spokesperson in New Delhi, on the social media platform X. Yu has been particularly active in the last few days, sharing statements in support of India, seemingly, as its ties with the US remain tense. 'China's opposition to the abuse of tariffs is consistent and clear,' said Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun Thursday, responding to a question in connection with the imposition of additional tariffs of 25 percent on India by US President Donald Trump earlier this week. New Delhi: The ongoing US-India spat has caught China's attention. From the foreign ministry in Beijing to its embassy in India, Chinese officials have taken several potshots at the US for its imposition of tariffs, as well as the state of ties between New Delhi and Washington, D.C. For a long time, New Delhi has been a key ally for the US and its Western partners, especially in their larger plan to check the rise of China as the sole power in the Indo-Pacific. Over the past few years, several organisations, such as the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, incorporating the US, Australia, Japan, and India, and the I2U2, comprising the US, Israel, India, and the UAE, have been established, further embedding New Delhi in the larger multilateral system led by Washington, D.C. However, ties between India and the US have seen setbacks with Trump taking aim at New Delhi's continued purchase of Russian oil, accusing the country of supporting Moscow's war machine. Furthermore, the American President is annoyed with the lack of progress in the negotiations for a trade deal between New Delhi and Washington, D.C. 'Give the bully an inch, he will take a mile,' Xu Feihong, the Chinese ambassador to India, said in a post on the social media platform X, sharing a quote from a conversation between Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi and Celso Amorim, the chief adviser to the President of Brazil. In another post earlier Friday, Xu shared an image, comparing Chinese trade policies with those of the US. Xu asserted that Beijing had opened its markets to Brazil, highlighting approvals to 183 new Brazilian companies for export to the country. The US, in comparison, slapped a tariff on Brazilian coffee exports, Xu wrote. 'India's sovereignty is non-negotiable and its foreign policy choices cannot be manipulated by other countries, no matter how significant their own ties with India are,' Yu shared in a post on X, quoting from an editorial in the newspaper, The Hindu. Chinese embassy officials have been active on social media platforms over the last year. They usually share India-China and their historical ties. The embassy had, in the past, taken to social media to press the Indian government on changing its China policy, as well. For instance, in July 2024, the Chinese embassy took to X to push India to resume direct air connectivity with it, which had been on pause since the COVID-19 pandemic. The embassy also urged New Delhi to resume tourist visas for Chinese nationals. At the time, ties between India and China were tense due to unresolved issues stemming from the clashes at Galwan in the summer months of 2020. However, a couple of months later, both countries reached an agreement to disengage at the friction points across the Line of Actual Control (LAC), Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri announced on 21 October. The disengagement agreement set the stage for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on 23 October in the Russian city of Kazan, on the margins of the BRICS summit. Since then, New Delhi and Beijing have introduced confidence-building measures to restore some semblance of normalcy in ties. Last month, China's embassy, along with its foreign ministry, apart from social media posts promoting BRICS, shared several posts on the potential resumption of Russia-India-China trilateral dialogues. Modi will likely travel to China at the end of this month for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit of Heads of States. It would be his first visit to China since June 2018, when he visited the city of Qingdao in China for a former SCO summit. (Edited by Madhurita Goswami) Also Read: Congress reminds Jaishankar of China's 'support' to Pakistan in Op Sindoor after his talks with Wang Yi
NDTV
17-07-2025
- Business
- NDTV
Veteran Indian Diplomat Taranjit Sandhu Joins US-India Forum With Top Role
Ambassador Taranjit Singh Sandhu has been appointed Advisor to the Board of the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) and Chairman of its newly established Geopolitical Institute. The veteran Indian diplomat and former envoy to the United States has a diplomatic career spanning nearly 40 years. "I am delighted to join the US India Strategic Partnership Forum as Chairman of its Geopolitical Institute," Mr Sandhu said. "I have had the opportunity to work on as well as follow the India-US story for over three decades. The relationship has evolved into a Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership, underpinned by shared values and interests, matured in character and nurtured by the vibrant people-to-people ties between the two countries." He will now guide USISPF's strategic initiatives, particularly focusing on the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), the Quad (India, Japan, Australia, US), and the I2U2 grouping comprising India, Israel, the US, and the UAE. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump brought "renewed vigour" to the partnership through the India-US COMPACT, with a focus on defence, energy, trade, and technology, he said. Mr Sandhu's association with USISPF is not new. During his tenure as India's Ambassador to the US from 2020 to 2024, he worked closely with the Forum to deepen bilateral ties. His diplomatic career also includes three stints in Washington, DC, including serving as Deputy Chief of Mission under then-Ambassador S Jaishankar. He played a key role in organising events such as PM Modi's 2014 Madison Square Garden address, Trump's 2020 India visit, and the 2024 state visit of PM Modi to Washington. "New Delhi has always sent its brightest minds to Washington, but few have come more experienced in understanding the contours of US-India relations than Ambassador Sandhu," said Mukesh Aghi, President and CEO of USISPF. "Having worked closely with Ambassador Sandhu during his diplomatic days, I am eager to engage with him in this new avatar, this time with his new USISPF hat." As Chair of the Geopolitical Institute, Mr Sandhu will help shape USISPF's approach to evolving geopolitical dynamics, particularly in the Indo-Pacific. His focus areas will include defence cooperation, vaccine diplomacy, critical and emerging technologies, and energy partnerships. He will also offer strategic insights on regional initiatives like IMEC and I2U2, both of which gained significant momentum during his tenure in Washington.
India Gazette
15-07-2025
- Business
- India Gazette
"UAE enjoys productive investment ties with every Indian state": UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade after meeting MP CM
Dubai [UAE], July 15 (ANI): UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade, Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, emphasised the robust trade and investment relationships between the UAE and all Indian states following a meeting with Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, who was on an official visit to the country. In a post on X, the UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade, Al Zeyoudi, highlighted the potential for enhanced cooperation in high-value sectors during his meeting with the MP CM on Monday. 'The UAE enjoys productive trade and investment ties with every state in India. Today, I met Dr Mohan Yadav, CM Madhya Pradesh, to explore how we can strengthen cooperation in high-value sectors such as agriculture, manufacturing and logistics,' he stated in a post on X. The Madhya Pradesh CM following his meeting with Al Zeyoudi, stated that both of them discussed the investment opportunities in the state under the India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) and I2U2 collaboration and stated that MP offers a suitable industrial base, policy support and necessary infrastructure for the UAE's investment in various sectors like textiles, pharma, smart manufacturing, renewable energy, and food processing. 'Today, on the second day of the Dubai visit, I met with the UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade, H.E. Dr. Thani Bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, and held extensive discussions on the immense investment opportunities in Madhya Pradesh under the India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) and I2U2 collaboration,' he stated in a post on X. 'Madhya Pradesh offers a suitable industrial base, policy support, and necessary infrastructure for UAE investments in sectors such as EV, textiles, pharma, smart manufacturing, renewable energy, and food processing. Additionally, there are vast opportunities for partnership in areas like mineral resources, tourism, healthcare, 'plug and play' industrial parks, and air cargo. This multidimensional collaboration based on CEPA and I2U2 will elevate India-UAE relations to new heights and prove significant in realising the vision of a 'Developed Madhya Pradesh',' he added. Notably, CM Yadav is scheduled to travel to Spain after concluding his visit to the UAE on Tuesday. Prior to his departure to Spain, Yadav will be visiting India Mart and meeting with DP World representatives. 'Madhya Pradesh Becomes the Preferred Choice for Investors in Dubai The second day of Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav's Dubai visit was dedicated to one-on-one meetings with prominent industrialists. Today, on the third day of the foreign visit, the Chief Minister will meet with representatives of DP World and visit India Mart,' The MP Chief Minister's Office stated in a post on X. The visit, from July 13 to 19, aims to bring global investment to Madhya Pradesh, encourage technology sharing, and create new job opportunities under the umbrella of 'Global Dialogue 2025.' (ANI)
India Gazette
14-07-2025
- Business
- India Gazette
MP CM Mohan Yadav discusses investment opportunities in MP with UAE's Minister of State for Foreign Trade
Dubai [UAE], July 14 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav held a meeting with the UAE's Minister of State for Foreign Trade Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi on Monday and discussed the investment opportunities in the state under India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) and I2U2 collaboration. Mohan Yadav said that Madhya Pradesh offers a suitable industrial base, policy support and necessry infrastructure for UAE's investment in various sectors like textiles, pharma, smart manufacturing, renewable energy, and food processing. In a post on X, Mohan Yadav stated, 'Today, on the second day of the Dubai visit, I met with the UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade, H.E. Dr. Thani Bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, and held extensive discussions on the immense investment opportunities in Madhya Pradesh under the India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) and I2U2 collaboration.' 'Madhya Pradesh offers a suitable industrial base, policy support, and necessary infrastructure for UAE investments in sectors such as EV, textiles, pharma, smart manufacturing, renewable energy, and food processing. Additionally, there are vast opportunities for partnership in areas like mineral resources, tourism, healthcare, 'plug and play' industrial parks, and air cargo. This multidimensional collaboration based on CEPA and I2U2 will elevate India-UAE relations to new heights and prove significant in realizing the vision of a 'Developed Madhya Pradesh',' he added. CM Yadav is on an official visit to UAE. Earlier in the day, he held a high-level bilateral meeting with Chairman of the JAIN International Trade Organisation (JITO) group, Mukesh Vora, discussing the potential for industrial collaboration and investment in Madhya Pradesh. According to a post on the MP Chief Minister's Office on X, both leaders reached a consensus on establishing the MP-JITO investment platform in Dubai, aimed at deepening ties in advanced manufacturing, logistics, renewable energy, skill development, MSME promotion, and educational exchange. 'Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav, during his Dubai visit, held a high-level bilateral meeting with Mr. Mukesh Vora, Chairman of the JITO (Jain International Trade Organisation) group. The meeting extensively discussed the possibilities of investment and industrial cooperation in Madhya Pradesh. During this, consensus was reached on establishing the MP-JITO investment platform in Dubai, encouraging joint ventures in advanced manufacturing, logistics, and renewable energy sectors, as well as strengthening partnerships in the areas of skill development, MSME promotion, and educational exchange,' the CMO stated in the X post. Mohan Yadav met with the Chairman of Emirates Airlines and the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum and the Senior Vice President of Commercial Operations for West Asia and the Indian Ocean at Emirates, Essa Sulaiman Ahmad. During the meeting, the two sides discussed strengthening aviation cooperation between India and the UAE and enhancing aviation ties, with a particular focus on promoting direct flight services from Tier-2 cities like Indore and Bhopal, developing a regional cargo hub in Central India, and exploring opportunities in aviation training and Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) infrastructure. He also held a crucial meeting with the CEO and Director of Grew Energy Private Limited, Vinay Thadani, and his delegation on the 3.0 gigawatt solar cell project in the state's Narmadapuram district, which is expected to create over 700 jobs and position Madhya Pradesh as a leader in the sustainable energy sector. Following the meetings, Yadav highlighted the broader investment dialogue, emphasising the positive responses from Dubai's industrial community regarding investments in air ambulance, civil aviation, and MRO sectors, as well as meaningful suggestions in wellness, healthcare, energy, and services. 'The investment dialogue of Madhya Pradesh in Dubai began this morning with various important meetings and discussions... Detailed discussions were held with the Consul General of India and Embassy officials, focusing on making business abroad smoother and more effective. Considering the potential in areas such as mineral resources, industrial infrastructure, and food processing parks, extensive dialogues took place with various business representatives,' Yadav said. 'One-on-one meetings were held regarding potential investments in air ambulance, civil aviation, and MRO sectors, which received positive responses from Dubai's industrial community. Additionally, meaningful suggestions emerged in the fields of wellness, healthcare, energy, and services. Investors showed keen interest in gold and diamond mining, as well as other mineral-based sectors, which will give a new direction to the state's development,' he added. He is scheduled to travel to Spain after concluding his visit to UAE. The aim of his visit is to bring global investment to Madhya Pradesh, encourage technology sharing, and create new job opportunities under the umbrella of 'Global Dialogue 2025'. (ANI)
News18
19-06-2025
- Politics
- News18
Align On Iran, Pivot Away From China: Decoding Trump's Lunch Message To Asim Munir
Last Updated: Trump has promised Pakistan unprecedented access to American defence technology in return for unconditional military and strategic support against Iran US President Donald Trump, in a high-stakes diplomatic manoeuvre, hosted Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff Field Marshall Asim Munir for a closed-door lunch at the White House on Wednesday. According to top diplomatic sources in Washington, the meeting was anything but ceremonial as Trump laid out a series of sweeping demands and bold offers aimed at reshaping the regional power balance. Pakistan remains the only nuclear nation in the region not firmly aligned with the US-India-Israel-Gulf alliance architecture, including coalitions like I2U2 and US-GCC pacts. Trump's overtures to Munir are widely viewed as an attempt to bring Pakistan into this strategic fold—especially as the US shores up regional support in the face of escalating tensions with Iran. Experts believe this could be the most significant shift in US-Pakistan relations since the post-9/11 War on Terror alliance. However, Pakistan's response—especially regarding its strategic ties with China—remains to be seen. About the Author Manoj Gupta First Published:
