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South China Morning Post
14 hours ago
- Business
- South China Morning Post
China and India may be on same page but can they start a new chapter?
'I shall consider myself fortunate if, through this visit, China comes nearer to India and India to China – for no political or commercial purpose, but for disinterested human love and for nothing else.' These words were uttered by Rabindranath Tagore , one of India's most legendary poets, on his 1924 visit to China. A century later, the Sino-Indian relationship stands at an inflection point. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is due to visit China for the first time in seven years, to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit on August 31 and September 1. This comes on the heels of the recent visit by the veteran Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar to Beijing, where he met Chinese President Xi Jinping. Earlier this year, the two countries agreed to resume direct flights , which had been paused for over five years since the ignominious Galwan Valley clash in 2020.
Khaleej Times
16 hours ago
- Business
- Khaleej Times
India and China eye border trade resumption after 5-year gap
India and China are discussing resuming border trade five years after it was halted, foreign ministry officials on both sides have said, as US tariffs disrupt the global trade order. Past trade across the icy and high-altitude Himalayan border passes between the neighbours was usually small in volume, but any resumption is significant for its symbolism. The two major economic powers have long competed for strategic influence across South Asia. But caught in global trade and geopolitical turbulence triggered by US President Donald Trump's tariff regime, the countries have moved to mend ties. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is expected for talks in New Delhi on Monday, according to Indian media, after his counterpart Subrahmanyam Jaishankar visited Beijing in July. That, as well as agreements to resume direct flights and issue tourist visas, has been seen as an effort to rebuild a relationship damaged after a deadly border clash in 2020 between their nations' troops. "For a long time, China–India border trade cooperation has played an important role in improving the lives of people living along the border," China's foreign ministry said in a statement to AFP on Thursday. It added that the two sides have "reached a consensus on cross-border exchanges and cooperation, including resumption of border trade". New Delhi's junior foreign minister, Kirti Vardhan Singh, told parliament last week that "India has engaged with the Chinese side to facilitate the resumption of border trade". No restart date was given by either side. Successive US administrations have seen India as a longstanding ally with like-minded interests when it comes to China. India is part of the Quad security alliance with the United States, as well as Australia and Japan. But ties between New Delhi and Washington have been strained by Trump's ultimatum for India to end its purchases of Russian oil, a key source of revenue for Moscow as it wages its military offensive in Ukraine. The United States will double new import tariffs on India from 25 percent to 50 percent by August 27 if New Delhi does not switch crude suppliers. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, according to Indian media, might also visit China in late August. It would be Modi's first visit since 2018, although it has not been confirmed officially. Beijing has said that "China welcomes Prime Minister Modi" for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit opening on August 31.
Yahoo
19 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
China to Send Top Envoy to India as Ties Warm After US Tariffs
(Bloomberg) -- China will send a top official to New Delhi next week, as Beijing steps up efforts to ease long-standing tensions with India amid US President Donald Trump's global trade overhaul. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will likely travel to New Delhi on Aug. 18 — his first trip to the country in over three years — and is expected to meet India's National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, according to people familiar with the matter. The US-Canadian Road Safety Gap Is Getting Wider Sunseeking Germans Face Swiss Backlash Over Alpine Holiday Congestion To Head Off Severe Storm Surges, Nova Scotia Invests in 'Living Shorelines' Five Years After Black Lives Matter, Brussels' Colonial Statues Remain For Homeless Cyclists, Bikes Bring an Escape From the Streets A key agenda item will be discussing ways to reduce troop levels along the disputed Himalayan border, the people said, asking not to be identified as the discussions are still private. Such a step would mark significant progress toward restoring trust between the two countries, they added. The trip marks the latest step in a slow but steady thaw between the Asian neighbors, who are also holding talks to restart border trade and plan to resume direct flights as early as next month. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit China in August — his first trip there in seven years. India and China began restoring ties late last year, following a deadly 2020 border clash that had severely strained relations. The renewed engagement comes at a time when New Delhi's ties with Trump are fraying, with Washington imposing a 50% tariff on Indian exports — significantly higher than duties on regional peers. China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Thursday that Beijing stands ready to work with New Delhi to 'properly handle differences in the face of the big picture.' It makes sense for the two sides to build closer ties as they are 'major developing countries and important members of the Global South,' it said in a response to a query from Bloomberg News. India's Ministry of External Affairs didn't respond to an email seeking further information. China's Foreign Ministry didn't immediately respond to a request seeking confirmation of Wang's itinerary Rebuilding Ties The two nations are considering the resumption of border trade in locally made goods after more than five years, according to New Delhi officials familiar with the matter. Both sides have proposed restarting trade through designated points on their border, and the matter is currently under discussion, the people said, asking not to be identified as the discussions are still private. For over three decades, India and China had traded locally produced goods — such as spices, carpets, wooden furniture, cattle fodder, pottery, medicinal plants, electric goods and wool — through three designated points along their 3,488-kilometer (2,167-mile) disputed Himalayan border. The trade value is relatively small, estimated at just $3.16 million in 2017–18, according to the most recent government data available. The trading points were shut during the Covid-19 pandemic, which coincided with a sharp decline in relations between the two nations after the border clashes that killed 20 Indian soldiers and at least four Chinese troops. China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs also said that Beijing is 'willing to step up communication and coordination with India' on the matter. 'Border trade between China and India has long played an important role in improving lives of the two countries' border residents,' it said in its response to the query. Beijing has also eased curbs on some fertilizer shipments to India and Modi is expected to head to China later this month to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit. He is expected to meet President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the event held in Tianjin from Aug. 31. Russian President Vladimir Putin is also expected to attend the SCO gathering. Trump is frustrated with India's continued imports of discounted Russian oil, which he says help fund the Kremlin's war in Ukraine. Modi has shown no signs of backing down, and his government signed agreements with Moscow this month to deepen economic cooperation. India has argued its purchases of Russian oil have helped stabilize global markets and prevent a supply crunch. --With assistance from Colum Murphy, Jing Li, Jon Herskovitz and Philip Glamann. Americans Are Getting Priced Out of Homeownership at Record Rates Dubai's Housing Boom Is Stoking Fears of Another Crash Why It's Actually a Good Time to Buy a House, According to a Zillow Economist Bessent on Tariffs, Deficits and Embracing Trump's Economic Plan The Electric Pickup Truck Boom Turned Into a Big Bust ©2025 Bloomberg L.P. Sign in to access your portfolio
Indian Express
2 days ago
- Business
- Indian Express
Russia's Lavrov to hold talks with Jaishankar next week
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will hold talks with Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar on August 21, a spokesman for Lavrov's ministry said on Wednesday. Moscow and New Delhi have talked up their 'strategic partnership' since US President Donald Trump earlier this month announced higher tariffs on imports from India because of its purchases of Russian oil.
News18
3 days ago
- Health
- News18
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar Visits AIIMS For Brief Medical Check-Up
Last Updated: External Affairs Minister Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar visited AIIMS in New Delhi for a check-up, focusing on the urology department. External Affairs Minister Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar on Monday visited All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi for a brief check-up, news agency PTI reported, citing sources. The Union Minister made two visits to the medical facility, once in the morning and then again in the evening. As per the report, he visited the urology department for examinations. Who Is S Jaishankar? Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar is an Indian diplomat and politician currently serving as the Minister of External Affairs of India. He is a senior leader in the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and a Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of Parliament. He played an important role in shaping India's foreign policy, particularly in strengthening relations with the US, China, Japan, and other key global powers. view comments First Published: August 11, 2025, 23:08 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
