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The Print
4 hours ago
- Business
- The Print
Silence & compromise will embolden the bully—Chinese envoy targets US over 50% tariff on India
The comments by the Chinese ambassador come as ties between India and the US have hit a rough patch. US President Donald J. Trump followed the announcement of a 25 percent baseline tariff on Indian goods with a threat to impose a punitive secondary tariff of 25 percent citing New Delhi's continued purchase of Russian oil and defence systems. 'The US has long benefitted from free trade. Now it is using tariffs as a bargaining chip on countries including India … China is against such use of tariffs. Silence and compromise will only embolden the bully. China stands with India,' the Chinese envoy said while speaking at the SCO Summit 2025, hosted by the Chintan Research Foundation (CRF) in New Delhi. New Delhi: The Chinese ambassador to India Xu Feihong Thursday targeted the Trump administration for imposition of 50 percent tariffs on Indian goods, labelling Washington D.C as a 'bully'. Trump is also frustrated over stalled negotiations for a bilateral trade deal between India and the US. The negotiations have stalled due to India's red lines—allowing greater market access for American agricultural and dairy products. Even as ties with the US remain strained, New Delhi and Beijing have moved forward with measures aimed at reducing tensions between them. Ties had cratered in 2020 following the military clashes in eastern Ladakh. It remained tense until Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on 21 October, 2024, announced that both militaries had reached an agreement to disengage at friction points along the LAC. That agreement paved the way for Prime Minister Narendra Modi to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping on the margins of the BRICS leaders summit in the Russian city of Kazan on 23 October, 2024. India and China have since instituted a number of confidence-building measures including resumption of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra and issuance of tourist visas to Chinese nationals. Ambassador Xu Thursday welcomed the issuance of visas for Chinese nationals, hoping that it would continue to do so un-impeded, while also calling on India to do more to allow the exchange of academics and expansion of people-to-people ties between the two countries. The Chinese Ambassador also pushed for greater cooperation between India and China to 'stabilise' the region in an increasingly 'unstable' international environment. 'The good relations between our two countries is not targeting any third country. The improvement and development between our two countries are beneficial to the both of us,' said Xu. Adding, 'Because we are important emerging economies—the good relationship between the two countries will be important for the security of this region. China and India should play a leading role under the current international forums.' (Edited by Amrtansh Arora) Also Read: After Doval-Wang talks, India & China agree to go back to 2005 agreement. Why it matters
The Print
4 hours ago
- Politics
- The Print
Pakistan too a ‘victim' of terrorism, says Chinese envoy to India Xu Feihong
Pakistan and China have been key partners for decades, and Beijing has often defended Islamabad's position at international fora. 'In fact, terrorism is the enemy of the global world … So not only China and India but in fact Pakistan are also victims of terrorism. So what we should do now is a joint effort to fight against the terrorists and of course the most important thing is how to root out terrorism,' the Chinese envoy said, while speaking at the SCO Summit 2025 event organised by the Chintan Research Foundation (CRF) at the India International Centre here. New Delhi: Not only India, but Pakistan is also a 'victim of terrorism,' said Chinese ambassador Xu Feihong Thursday, asserting that terrorist activities are the 'enemy of the whole world'. In June 2023, China blocked a move by India and the US to designate the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) operative Sajid Mir as a global terrorist at the 1267 Al Qaeda Sanctions Committee of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). In October 2022, China had blocked another proposal by India and the US to designate Shahid Mehmood, deputy chief of a LeT proxy, and Talha Sayeed, the son of Hafiz Saeed (founder of the terrorist organisation) as global terrorists in the 1267 list. according to reports. China is reported to have placed a hold on both the names on successive days. The LeT is the group behind the 26/11 Mumbai attacks as well as a spate of terror attacks across India. While Beijing condemned the 22 April Pahalgam terror attack in J&K, which left 26 dead, it has remained silent on India's position that the masterminds of the terrorist attack emanated from across the border in Pakistan. India took a number of diplomatic measures against Islamabad following the Pahalgam terror attack including holding the Indus Waters Treaty of 1960 in abeyance. On 7 May, Indian armed forces launched Operation Sindoor, targeting terrorist complexes across Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) and Pakistan including in Bahawalpur and Muridke. Pakistani military heavily uses Chinese weaponry. The differences in view on terrorism between India and China were also seen during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) defence ministers' meeting in June. The meeting did not conclude with a joint statement due to the lack of consensus between the defence ministers of member states. India had concerns over the language, which focused on both the Pahalgam attack and Jaffar Express attack, as reported by ThePrint. The Indian leadership also raised the issue of terrorism during Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's visit to New Delhi earlier this week. Both National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Donal and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar broached the topic of terrorism during their bilateral meetings with Wang Yi. Islamabad has borrowed over $60 billion from China under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) announced over a decade ago. India has objected to CPEC as it consists of infrastructure projects within PoJK. It has been one of the major reasons why New Delhi has also objected to Beijing's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). However, Xu defended the BRI Thursday, calling it a key project to promote development across the interested countries. The Chinese Ambassador to India further said that all countries 'are welcome' to participate in the $1 trillion infrastructure project. (Edited by Amrtansh Arora) Also Read: Silence & compromise will embolden the bully—Chinese envoy targets US over 50% tariff on India
Hindustan Times
10 hours ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
‘Silence will embolden bully': Chinese envoy's message to India on 50% US tariff
NEW DELHI: Chinese ambassador Xu Feihong likened the US to a 'bully' on Thursday and said Beijing will stand with New Delhi to uphold the multilateral trading system at a time when Washington is using tariffs to demand 'exorbitant prices' from other countries. In this image released by @China_Amb_India via X, Chinese Ambassador to India Xu Feihong delivers a speech at 'SCO Summit 2025: Resetting India-China Ties', in New Delhi. (X/@China_Amb_India via ANI) The envoy's remarks, made during a discussion on the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin next week that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend, reflected the sudden thaw in India-China relations against the backdrop of growing strains between New Delhi and Washington over trade-related differences. 'At present, tariff wars and trade wars are disrupting the global economic and trade system, power politics and the law of the jungle are prevalent, and international rules and order have suffered severe impacts,' Xu said, adding global trade shouldn't be a tool for 'pursuing individual selfish interests'. China, Xu said, 'firmly opposes' the tariffs of up to 50% imposed on India by the US. 'In the face of such acts, silence or compromise only emboldens the bully. China will firmly stand with India to uphold the multilateral trading system with the World Trade Organisation (WTO) at its core,' he said. The US, which greatly benefited from free trade, is now using 'tariffs as a bargaining chip to demand exorbitant prices from various countries', he said. Amid 'hegemony, protectionism, power politics and bullying', China and India should lead in promoting an equal and orderly multipolar world, he added. The Trump administration is set to impose a 25% punitive tariff on Indian exports from August 28 over Russian oil purchases, on top of a 25% reciprocal tariff already in place. The US has also called off talks on a proposed trade deal with India amid the worst downturn in bilateral ties in more than two decades. The strained India-US ties appear to have spurred efforts by New Delhi and Beijing to normalise their relations in the aftermath of a prolonged military face-off on the Line of Actual Control that ended last October, and Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi's meetings with top Indian leaders in New Delhi this week resulted in a slew of initiatives, ranging from an 'early harvest' in boundary delimitation to resumption of direct flights and promotion of trade and investment flows. Xu, who was part of a panel that included former Indian Army chief General MM Naravane (retd) and retired diplomats, said the Global South is concerned about how China and India can take the lead to help developing countries overcome difficulties and 'safeguard international fairness and justice'. Modi's visit to China to attend the SCO Summit on August 31 and September 1 will inject new impetus to the improvement of China-India relations at a time when the world is experiencing a turbulent period, he said. Noting that bilateral trade has exceeded $100 billion for many years, Xu said 'confrontation and antagonism will only lead to a lose-lose situation'. Xu used the discussion, whose theme was 'SCO Summit 2025: Resetting India-China ties', to propose suggestions for improving bilateral relations, including enhancing 'strategic mutual trust', working as partners rather than rivals, and managing differences through dialogue. 'We welcome more Indian commodities to enter the Chinese market. India has a competitive edge in IT, software and biomedicine, while China is seeing rapid expansion in the fields of electronic manufacturing, infrastructure construction and new energy,' he said. 'The Chinese side welcomes more Indian enterprises to invest in China. It is also hoped the Indian side could provide a fair, just and non-discriminatory business environment for Chinese enterprises in India,' he added. The two sides should promote people-to-people contacts and liberalise visas, he said, noting China issued over 280,000 visas to Indians last year. The two sides are also engaged in discussions on the resumption of direct flights, the posting of resident journalists, and visa facilitation.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Geo-political nerd John Abraham has an idea to soften the blow of US imposed tariffs on India
Mumbai, Aug 19 (IANS) Bollywood actor John Abraham, who is receiving a lot of positive response for his recently released streaming movie 'Tehran', has spoken up on the heavy tariffs levied by US President Donald Trump on India, and how they can be countered. Bollywood actor John Abraham , who is receiving a lot of positive response for his recently released streaming movie 'Tehran', has spoken up on the heavy tariffs levied by US President Donald Trump on India, and how they can be countered. The actor, who has a keen interest in geo-politics, has shared that if India wants to soften the blow of the tariffs, then the nation needs to look at the alternative markets for its exports. Talking about how the makers mounted 'Tehran' he said, "Of course, we entered this space with our eyes wide open. I was very confident about what I was getting into. I knew I would face hurdles with the censor board and everyone concerned, but I wanted a voice and to make the film I wanted to make. It was an informed decision, and that's why Tehran happened. We wanted to break down the complexities of Middle Eastern geopolitics for our audiences and explain that what happens in the Middle East has an impact on India or, for that matter, whatever happens in the world has an impact on India". Talking about the tariffs, he said, "Even today, with Trump and his tariffs, a lot of us don't care about 25% or 50%, but yes, they are going to have a massive impact on India. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Play this game for 1 minute and see why everyone is crazy about it Undo The good news is that we are pretty sound as a country. If we have to address this tariff, we have to look at alternative markets. So, for people who think this is not going to affect our country, it is going to affect our country". 'Tehran' deals with politically charged themes and delves deep into the complexities of Middle Eastern geopolitics, subjects rarely tackled so boldly in Indian cinema. For John Abraham, the decision to be part of this project was about more than just playing an action hero. It was about lending a voice to a narrative that connects global events with India, and bringing to light how international shifts, conflicts, and policies ripple into our everyday lives. The film also stars Manushi Chhillar, Neeru Bajwa and Madhurima Tuli, under the direction of Arun Gopalan. It is inspired by real-life events, it explores espionage, fractured alliances, and high-stakes global politics. The film is available to stream on ZEE5. Meanwhile, the geo-political landscape is rapidly changing across the world. While Washington DC has imposed 50 per cent tariffs on Indian exports, a move that will impact several sectors. To counter the economic tremors, India is strengthening its ties with China and Russia. NSA Ajit Doval recently confirmed PM Modi's China visit to participate in the SCO Summit 2025. India, China and Russia who are the members of BRICS are said to be working on establishing a parallel economy, and freeing the global economy from the clutches of the petro-dollar-gold complex. If the BRICS plan goes through, the dollar would no longer be the dominant currency for global trade. In the middle-east, Saudi Arabia, which is an ally of the USA, has held off formally joining the BRICS bloc of nations despite attending a meeting in Brazil earlier in May. However, Saudi Arabia has expressed its interest in the Petroyuan. The Russia-Ukraine conflict is also nearing its end with a peace deal brokered by Donald Trump. "Get the latest updates on Times of India, including reviews of the movie Coolie and War 2 ."
Hans India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Geo-political nerd John Abraham has an idea to soften the blow of US imposed tariffs on India
Mumbai: Bollywood actor John Abraham, who is receiving a lot of positive response for his recently released streaming movie 'Tehran', has spoken up on the heavy tariffs levied by US President Donald Trump on India, and how they can be countered. The actor, who has a keen interest in geo-politics, has shared that if India wants to soften the blow of the tariffs, then the nation needs to look at the alternative markets for its exports. Talking about how the makers mounted 'Tehran' he said, 'Of course, we entered this space with our eyes wide open. I was very confident about what I was getting into. I knew I would face hurdles with the censor board and everyone concerned, but I wanted a voice and to make the film I wanted to make. It was an informed decision, and that's why Tehran happened. We wanted to break down the complexities of Middle Eastern geopolitics for our audiences and explain that what happens in the Middle East has an impact on India or, for that matter, whatever happens in the world has an impact on India'. Talking about the tariffs, he said, 'Even today, with Trump and his tariffs, a lot of us don't care about 25% or 50%, but yes, they are going to have a massive impact on India. The good news is that we are pretty sound as a country. If we have to address this tariff, we have to look at alternative markets. So, for people who think this is not going to affect our country, it is going to affect our country'. 'Tehran' deals with politically charged themes and delves deep into the complexities of Middle Eastern geopolitics, subjects rarely tackled so boldly in Indian cinema. For John Abraham, the decision to be part of this project was about more than just playing an action hero. It was about lending a voice to a narrative that connects global events with India, and bringing to light how international shifts, conflicts, and policies ripple into our everyday lives. The film also stars Manushi Chhillar, Neeru Bajwa and Madhurima Tuli, under the direction of Arun Gopalan. It is inspired by real-life events, it explores espionage, fractured alliances, and high-stakes global politics. The film is available to stream on ZEE5. Meanwhile, the geo-political landscape is rapidly changing across the world. While Washington DC has imposed 50 per cent tariffs on Indian exports, a move that will impact several sectors. To counter the economic tremors, India is strengthening its ties with China and Russia. NSA Ajit Doval recently confirmed PM Modi's China visit to participate in the SCO Summit 2025. India, China and Russia who are the members of BRICS are said to be working on establishing a parallel economy, and freeing the global economy from the clutches of the petro-dollar-gold complex. If the BRICS plan goes through, the dollar would no longer be the dominant currency for global trade. In the middle-east, Saudi Arabia, which is an ally of the USA, has held off formally joining the BRICS bloc of nations despite attending a meeting in Brazil earlier in May. However, Saudi Arabia has expressed its interest in the Petroyuan. The Russia-Ukraine conflict is also nearing its end with a peace deal brokered by Donald Trump.
