India's National Security Adviser Ajit Doval is set to arrive in Beijing for the 25th round of India-China Special Representatives talks on the long-running boundary dispute.

Doval is expected to meet his Chinese counterpart, Foreign Minister Wang Yi, as both sides seek to address the 3,488-kilometre border question between the two Asian giants.

The talks carry added significance as they come ahead of the BRICS summit in New Delhi, where Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to visit India. The outcome of the Doval-Wang discussions could help shape the atmosphere surrounding Xi's potential visit.

India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has repeatedly stressed that peace and tranquillity along the border remain essential for stable and productive India-China relations.

Ajit Doval In Beijing For Crucial India-China Border Talks Ahead Of Xi Jinping Visit

To ease economic restrictions on China, India is being examined at the highest levels, with any relaxation tied to reciprocal and calibrated steps from Beijing. The discussions are taking place against the backdrop of a rapidly changing global trade environment and the risk of more severe US tariffs.&nbsp;Officials indicated that the approach being considered would be incremental rather than broad-based. India has already simplified the process of granting business visas to Chinese workers and is now reviewing whether some investment-related restrictions could also be eased.&nbsp;“It (easing of norms for China) is being worked upon. It will take time, though. There has to be reciprocity. Earlier, flights were restored, visas were given, and entry norms were eased as we had to allow technicians for stalled projects, etc. So it will happen gradually,” an official said, the Indian Express reported.&nbsp;Considerable groundwork has already been done. A high-level panel led by NITI Aayog member Rajiv Gauba had earlier proposed lifting restrictions on Chinese investments. In addition, the Economic Survey 2023-24 argued for attracting Chinese capital to boost India’s export competitiveness.<h3>Stricter rules on Chinese investments</h3>India imposed stricter rules on Chinese investments in April 2020 through Press Note 3, requiring government approval for investments from countries sharing land borders with India. The measure was introduced to prevent opportunistic takeovers during the Covid-19 pandemic and has remained in place amid heightened security concerns following the Galwan clash later that year.&nbsp;To stabilise the broader relationship, a similar diplomatic approach was also adopted. This includes resumption of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra; restoration of direct flights; issuance of visas for journalists and think-tank researchers, and the sharing of trans-border river data. Following the development, India responded that both sides had “reviewed the state of India-China bilateral relations comprehensively” and decided on “people-centric steps” aimed at stabilising and rebuilding ties.

India has already simplified the process of granting business visas to Chinese workers and is now reviewing whether some investment-related restrictions could also be eased.

To ease economic restrictions on China, India is being examined at the highest levels, with any relaxation tied to reciprocal and calibrated steps from Beijing. The discussions are taking place against the backdrop of a rapidly changing global trade environment and the risk of more severe US tariffs. Officials indicated that the approach being considered would be incremental rather than broad-based. India has already simplified the process of granting business visas to Chinese workers and is now reviewing whether some investment-related restrictions could also be eased. “It (easing of norms for China) is being worked upon. It will take time, though. There has to be reciprocity. Earlier, flights were restored, visas were given, and entry norms were eased as we had to allow technicians for stalled projects, etc. So it will happen gradually,” an official said, the Indian Express reported. Considerable groundwork has already been done. A high-level panel led by NITI Aayog member Rajiv Gauba had earlier proposed lifting restrictions on Chinese investments. In addition, the Economic Survey 2023-24 argued for attracting Chinese capital to boost India’s export competitiveness. Stricter rules on Chinese investments India imposed stricter rules on Chinese investments in April 2020 through Press Note 3, requiring government approval for investments from countries sharing land borders with India. The measure was introduced to prevent opportunistic takeovers during the Covid-19 pandemic and has remained in place amid heightened security concerns following the Galwan clash later that year. To stabilise the broader relationship, a similar diplomatic approach was also adopted. This includes resumption of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra; restoration of direct flights; issuance of visas for journalists and think-tank researchers, and the sharing of trans-border river data. Following the development, India responded that both sides had “reviewed the state of India-China bilateral relations comprehensively” and decided on “people-centric steps” aimed at stabilising and rebuilding ties.

India has already simplified the process of granting business visas to Chinese workers and is now reviewing whether some investment-related restrictions could also be eased.

Economic reset? India examines step-by-step relaxation in trade with China

China has once again spoken in favour of India and slammed the United States for the tariff war. Speaking at the Seminar on the 80th Anniversary of the Chinese victory against Japan, Chinese ambassador to India, Xu Feihong, batted for an equal and orderly multipolar world, while slamming Trump's tariffs by saying that “acts of bullying are on the rise” and the world has entered a new period of turbulence. He urged India and China to firmly oppose tariffs and trade wars, uphold the multilateral trading system, and protect the interests of developing nations. Highlighting the rise of unilateralism and bullying amid US tariffs, he stated that the world is facing a critical choice between peace and conflict. As major developing nations and ancient civilisations, China and India should demonstrate global responsibility by contributing to world peace, development, and improved global governance, he said.

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&nbsp;Praising Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping's meeting in Beijing, Feihong noted that both sides have implemented an important leadership consensus and should approach their relationship strategically, focusing on cooperation rather than rivalry. The ambassador stressed the need for harmonious coexistence, mutual respect, and win-win cooperation to enhance bilateral ties and set an example for neighbouring major countries. Just days ago, Russian President Vladimir Putin also slammed US for its tariff war against India and China and said that no one in the world can talk to them “in that way,” possibly referring to the reckless remarks made by the people of the Trump administration.&nbsp;Calling the two countries ‘partners', Putin said that the tariff regime is a way to “weaken the leadership of these countries.” He opined that it is a “mistake” to do so. While he didn't name Trump in his supportive statement for New Delhi and Beijing, he did comment on the US president's ‘conspiracy’ remark regarding his meeting with Kim Jong Un and Xi Jinping in Beijing's military parade. Earlier, US President Donald Trump opined on the bonhomie between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin and said, “Looks like we’ve lost India and Russia to deepest, darkest, China.”

The Chinese ambassador to India urged both nations to oppose tariffs and trade wars, criticizing US President Trump’s actions for destabilizing global economies. Speaking at a seminar marking China’s WWII victory over Japan, he noted the complex 75-year history of China-India relations.

China has once again spoken in favour of India and slammed the United States for the tariff war. Speaking at the Seminar on the 80th Anniversary of the Chinese victory against Japan, Chinese ambassador to India, Xu Feihong, batted for an equal and orderly multipolar world, while slamming Trump's tariffs by saying that “acts of bullying are on the rise” and the world has entered a new period of turbulence. He urged India and China to firmly oppose tariffs and trade wars, uphold the multilateral trading system, and protect the interests of developing nations. Highlighting the rise of unilateralism and bullying amid US tariffs, he stated that the world is facing a critical choice between peace and conflict. As major developing nations and ancient civilisations, China and India should demonstrate global responsibility by contributing to world peace, development, and improved global governance, he said.

The Chinese ambassador to India urged both nations to oppose tariffs and trade wars, criticizing US President Trump’s actions for destabilising global economies. Speaking at a seminar marking China’s WWII victory over Japan, he noted the complex 75-year history of China-India relations.

China envoy in India calls out Trump's 'bullying' over tariffs, bats for India, China's 'peaceful co-existence'

A senior official said on Thursday that India has been engaging with China to ensure an&nbsp;uninterrupted supply of rare earth materials, which are important for various industries, including electric vehicles, wind turbines,&nbsp;and defence manufacturing.&nbsp;The official told ANI that New Delhi is in touch with China for the procurement of permanent magnets, which are made from rare earth materials. The Centre is&nbsp;exploring alternative supply channels and domestic sources to reduce dependence on China.&nbsp;"We are also finding ways and means by which the supply chain does not get impacted. Efforts are on," the official said.&nbsp;In April this year, China announced that it would implement export controls on some rare-earth materials, which created shortages of these materials across the world, including in India. The export controls have impacted critical sectors in India, like defense and electronics manufacturing.&nbsp;New Delhi wants to diversify&nbsp;its rare earth supply through imports, mining, and global partnerships. It is also attempting to make diplomatic efforts robust to secure a stable and affordable supply of rare earth materials.&nbsp;The government has kept aside a budget of Rs 1345 crore to provide an incentive to those thinking of producing&nbsp;rare earth magnets in India. The subsidy will facilitate investment for establishing processing facilities for companies to convert rare earth oxides into magnets.&nbsp;New Delhi is also working with several countries to bolster&nbsp;access to rare earth elements through initiatives like the India-US Critical Minerals Partnership and QUAD.

A senior official said on Thursday that India has been engaging with China to ensure an uninterrupted supply of rare earth materials, which are important for various industries, including electric vehicles, wind turbines, and defence manufacturing.

A senior official said on Thursday that India has been engaging with China to ensure an uninterrupted supply of rare earth materials, which are important for various industries, including electric vehicles, wind turbines, and defence manufacturing. The official told ANI that New Delhi is in touch with China for the procurement of permanent magnets, which are made from rare earth materials. The Centre is exploring alternative supply channels and domestic sources to reduce dependence on China. "We are also finding ways and means by which the supply chain does not get impacted. Efforts are on," the official said. In April this year, China announced that it would implement export controls on some rare-earth materials, which created shortages of these materials across the world, including in India. The export controls have impacted critical sectors in India, like defense and electronics manufacturing. New Delhi wants to diversify its rare earth supply through imports, mining, and global partnerships. It is also attempting to make diplomatic efforts robust to secure a stable and affordable supply of rare earth materials. The government has kept aside a budget of Rs 1345 crore to provide an incentive to those thinking of producing rare earth magnets in India. The subsidy will facilitate investment for establishing processing facilities for companies to convert rare earth oxides into magnets. New Delhi is also working with several countries to bolster access to rare earth elements through initiatives like the India-US Critical Minerals Partnership and QUAD.

China's export controls on some rare-earth materials created shortages of these materials across the world. India is also affected by this.

India engaging with China to secure rare earth material supply: Report

Amid the ongoing tariff war initiated by US President Donald Trump, India and China are in discussions to reopen the border trade of locally made goods after a gap of more than five years. As per reports, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit India on August 18 and hold talks with India's National Security Advisor Ajit Doval. Reports also suggested that India and China are set to resume direct flights as soon as next month. Moreover, India's External Affairs Minister is scheduled to travel to Moscow for a trade and economic dialogue with his counterpart, Sergey Lavrov. India's realignment with China and Russia is seen against the backdrop of Trump's trade war and his anti-India stance on tariffs.<h2>PM Modi to visit China on August 31, to attend SCO Summit</h2>Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit China from August 31 to September 1 to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit. This will be PM Modi's first visit to China after the 2020 Galwan Valley clash between the troops of the two nations in Eastern Ladakh. PM Modi last visited China in 2018. This will be his sixth visit as the Prime Minister of India. PM Modi will visit Japan on August 30, where he will hold bilateral talks with his Japanese counterpart. Last month, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar visited China, where he met with President Xi Jinping and Foreign Minister Wang Yi. They talked about outstanding issues like sharing water resources data, trade sanctions, and reducing tensions on the Line of Actual Control.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/pm-modi-to-attend-sco-summit-in-china-between-august-31-sept-1-wang-yi-to-visit-india-next-week-1755143861261/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/pm-modi-to-attend-sco-summit-in-china-between-august-31-sept-1-wang-yi-to-visit-india-next-week-1755143861261/embed</a><h2>India-China relations</h2>The Chinese Foreign Minister's visit to India also comes ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's planned visit to the nation for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit. India and China's bilateral relations have remained tense since the deadly border clashes in June 2020 in the Galwan Valley, located in the Ladakh region. The violent confrontation, which involved hand-to-hand combat with makeshift weapons, resulted in the deaths of 20 Indian soldiers. While China officially acknowledged casualties on its side much later, it never released a confirmed number, though independent estimates suggest there were significant losses among Chinese troops as well.&nbsp;This incident marked the first deadly clash between the two nuclear-armed neighbours in over four decades and significantly worsened diplomatic and military ties. In the aftermath, both nations deployed tens of thousands of troops and heavy military equipment along the disputed Line of Actual Control (LAC), leading to a prolonged standoff that continues in some friction points despite multiple rounds of military and diplomatic talks.&nbsp;The Galwan clash also triggered a wave of anti-China sentiment in India, resulting in economic retaliation, including bans on Chinese apps and stricter scrutiny of Chinese investments. While dialogue has continued at various levels, including meetings between military commanders and diplomats, full disengagement and de-escalation have yet to be achieved.

China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi is set to visit New Delhi on August 18 to ease tensions with India amid global trade shifts under US President Trump. He will meet India’s National Security Adviser Ajit Doval. 

Amid the ongoing tariff war initiated by US President Donald Trump, India and China are in discussions to reopen the border trade of locally made goods after a gap of more than five years. As per reports, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit India on August 18 and hold talks with India's National Security Advisor Ajit Doval. Reports also suggested that India and China are set to resume direct flights as soon as next month. Moreover, India's External Affairs Minister is scheduled to travel to Moscow for a trade and economic dialogue with his counterpart, Sergey Lavrov. India's realignment with China and Russia is seen against the backdrop of Trump's trade war and his anti-India stance on tariffs. PM Modi to visit China on August 31, to attend SCO Summit Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit China from August 31 to September 1 to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit. This will be PM Modi's first visit to China after the 2020 Galwan Valley clash between the troops of the two nations in Eastern Ladakh. PM Modi last visited China in 2018. This will be his sixth visit as the Prime Minister of India. PM Modi will visit Japan on August 30, where he will hold bilateral talks with his Japanese counterpart. Last month, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar visited China, where he met with President Xi Jinping and Foreign Minister Wang Yi. They talked about outstanding issues like sharing water resources data, trade sanctions, and reducing tensions on the Line of Actual Control. https://www.wionews.com/videos/pm-modi-to-attend-sco-summit-in-china-between-august-31-sept-1-wang-yi-to-visit-india-next-week-1755143861261/embed India-China relations The Chinese Foreign Minister's visit to India also comes ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's planned visit to the nation for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit. India and China's bilateral relations have remained tense since the deadly border clashes in June 2020 in the Galwan Valley, located in the Ladakh region. The violent confrontation, which involved hand-to-hand combat with makeshift weapons, resulted in the deaths of 20 Indian soldiers. While China officially acknowledged casualties on its side much later, it never released a confirmed number, though independent estimates suggest there were significant losses among Chinese troops as well. This incident marked the first deadly clash between the two nuclear-armed neighbours in over four decades and significantly worsened diplomatic and military ties. In the aftermath, both nations deployed tens of thousands of troops and heavy military equipment along the disputed Line of Actual Control (LAC), leading to a prolonged standoff that continues in some friction points despite multiple rounds of military and diplomatic talks. The Galwan clash also triggered a wave of anti-China sentiment in India, resulting in economic retaliation, including bans on Chinese apps and stricter scrutiny of Chinese investments. While dialogue has continued at various levels, including meetings between military commanders and diplomats, full disengagement and de-escalation have yet to be achieved.

China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi is set to visit New Delhi on August 18 to ease tensions with India amid global trade shifts under US President Trump. He will meet India’s National Security Adviser Ajit Doval.&nbsp;

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Chinese Ambassador to India Xu Feihong hailed ties between both nations and said that the two countries should see each other’s development as an opportunity rather than a threat, and as cooperative partners instead of competitors.

Chinese envoy hails ties with India: Bilateral ties entering phase of recovery

China today said it is in touch with India to discuss a way to resolve the political turmoil gripping the Maldives and underlined that Beijing doesn&#39;t want the issue to become another &quot;flashpoint&quot;.

While China officially continues to maintain that there should not be any external interference specially in the light of reports of India&#39;s special forces ready for deployment, Beijing is also in touch with New Delhi to resolve the crisis, Chinese official sources said.

China doesn&#39;t want Maldives to become another &quot;flash point&quot;, the sources told PTI here today.

The stand-off between India and China in the Dokalam area and Beijing&#39;s opposition to declaring Pakistan-based Masood Azhar as a global terrorist at the UN had been major irritants in bilateral ties in the past.

Answering a spate of questions on the Maldives, including today&#39;s telephonic conversation between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump, in which the situation in the Maldives figured prominently, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Geng Shuang said the international community should respect the sovereignty and independence of the Maldives. 
 
Also read -&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/maldives-issue-is-simple-but-india-thinks-its-complicated-china-daily-32307">Maldives issue is simple but India thinks it&#39;s complicated: China daily</a>

&quot;The current situation in the Maldives is its internal affairs. It should be properly resolved through dialogue and consultations by all relevant parties,&quot; he said.

Maldives President Abdulla Yameen sent his Economic Development Minister Mohamed Saeed to China but India said it did not find the dates &quot;suitable&quot; for the visit of Maldives&#39; foreign minister as special envoy to New Delhi.

The UN Security Council too met to discuss the Maldives situation. Ahead of the meeting, UN Assistant Secretary-General Miroslav Jenca reported to have informed the top UN body that while there were no reports of violent clashes, &quot;the situation in the Maldives is tense and may deteriorate even further&quot;.

Geng, while replying to a question on reports that Indian Special Forces were ready for deployment in the Maldives to evacuate Indians, said &quot;non-interference in other countries is an important principle of international relations&quot;.

&quot;The international community should respect the will of the Maldives and play a constructive role in the stability and development of Maldives instead of doing the opposite,&quot; he said.

He said Saeed in his meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has introduced the current situation in the Maldives and said that the government is committed to uphold the rule of law and social order independently resolving the current issue and achieving national stability and development.

&quot;The Maldives has the ability to protect the security of the Chinese personnel and the institutions,&quot; Saeed told Wang.

For his part, Wang said China is closely following the situation in the Maldives and believe that the government and people there have the ability to properly resolve the current issue and restore the normal order in the country in accordance with law, Geng said.

&quot;China will not interfere in the internal affairs of the Maldives. This is also an important principle enshrined by UN charter. We support the Maldives government to properly resolve issues through dialogue and consultations with relevant parties and uphold independence, sovereignty and legitimate rights and interests of Maldives,&quot; Wang told Saeed according to Geng.

&quot;China has offered self-less assistance to Maldives&quot; for its social development, Wang said adding that the cooperation benefits all the peoples in Maldives.

However, it is not yet clear what is the takeaway from Saeed&#39;s China visit.

Asked how the Maldives can resolve the problem independently and unilaterally when top judges and leaders have been locked up by Yameen government, Geng retorted saying that &quot;I think you should raise this question to Maldives government. How will they resolve their internal affairs (problems) you should ask them&quot;.

&quot;I want to emphasise that China believes that the Maldives and people have the wisdom and capability to properly resolve the current issue faced them,&quot; he said.

To another question whether Saeed sought China&#39;s help to tide over the crisis, Geng said.

&quot;I can tell you that diplomatic channels between the two countries is smooth. China and the Maldives maintain normal and friendly exchanges,&quot; he said.

China views the Maldives as key to its Maritime Silk Road project in the Indian Ocean as it has already acquired Hambantota port in Sri Lanka and Djibouti in the Horn of Africa.

China today said it is in touch with India to discuss a way to resolve the political turmoil gripping the Maldives

China today said it is in touch with India to discuss a way to resolve the political turmoil gripping the Maldives and underlined that Beijing doesn't want the issue to become another "flashpoint". While China officially continues to maintain that there should not be any external interference specially in the light of reports of India's special forces ready for deployment, Beijing is also in touch with New Delhi to resolve the crisis, Chinese official sources said. China doesn't want Maldives to become another "flash point", the sources told PTI here today. The stand-off between India and China in the Dokalam area and Beijing's opposition to declaring Pakistan-based Masood Azhar as a global terrorist at the UN had been major irritants in bilateral ties in the past. Answering a spate of questions on the Maldives, including today's telephonic conversation between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump, in which the situation in the Maldives figured prominently, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Geng Shuang said the international community should respect the sovereignty and independence of the Maldives. Also read - Maldives issue is simple but India thinks it's complicated: China daily "The current situation in the Maldives is its internal affairs. It should be properly resolved through dialogue and consultations by all relevant parties," he said. Maldives President Abdulla Yameen sent his Economic Development Minister Mohamed Saeed to China but India said it did not find the dates "suitable" for the visit of Maldives' foreign minister as special envoy to New Delhi. The UN Security Council too met to discuss the Maldives situation. Ahead of the meeting, UN Assistant Secretary-General Miroslav Jenca reported to have informed the top UN body that while there were no reports of violent clashes, "the situation in the Maldives is tense and may deteriorate even further". Geng, while replying to a question on reports that Indian Special Forces were ready for deployment in the Maldives to evacuate Indians, said "non-interference in other countries is an important principle of international relations". "The international community should respect the will of the Maldives and play a constructive role in the stability and development of Maldives instead of doing the opposite," he said. He said Saeed in his meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has introduced the current situation in the Maldives and said that the government is committed to uphold the rule of law and social order independently resolving the current issue and achieving national stability and development. "The Maldives has the ability to protect the security of the Chinese personnel and the institutions," Saeed told Wang. For his part, Wang said China is closely following the situation in the Maldives and believe that the government and people there have the ability to properly resolve the current issue and restore the normal order in the country in accordance with law, Geng said. "China will not interfere in the internal affairs of the Maldives. This is also an important principle enshrined by UN charter. We support the Maldives government to properly resolve issues through dialogue and consultations with relevant parties and uphold independence, sovereignty and legitimate rights and interests of Maldives," Wang told Saeed according to Geng. "China has offered self-less assistance to Maldives" for its social development, Wang said adding that the cooperation benefits all the peoples in Maldives. However, it is not yet clear what is the takeaway from Saeed's China visit. Asked how the Maldives can resolve the problem independently and unilaterally when top judges and leaders have been locked up by Yameen government, Geng retorted saying that "I think you should raise this question to Maldives government. How will they resolve their internal affairs (problems) you should ask them". "I want to emphasise that China believes that the Maldives and people have the wisdom and capability to properly resolve the current issue faced them," he said. To another question whether Saeed sought China's help to tide over the crisis, Geng said. "I can tell you that diplomatic channels between the two countries is smooth. China and the Maldives maintain normal and friendly exchanges," he said. China views the Maldives as key to its Maritime Silk Road project in the Indian Ocean as it has already acquired Hambantota port in Sri Lanka and Djibouti in the Horn of Africa.

Don't want Maldives to be another flashpoint in talks with India: China

Enraged with India&#39;s refusal to extend the visas of three Chinese journalists, Beijing has issued a warning, saying that New Delhi will have to face &#39;serious consequences&#39; if the move was taken with the intent of seeking &#39;revenge&#39; after they opposed India&#39;s bid to join the elite Nuclear Suppliers Group or NSG last month. 
 
&quot;Speculation is swirling that India is taking revenge against China for the latter&#39;s opposition to India joining the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG). If New Delhi is really taking revenge due to the NSG membership issue, there will be serious consequence,&quot; said an editorial published in Global Times. 
 
China&#39;s warning comes after the Indian Government refused to extend the visas of three Chinese writers from the Xinhua News Agency, forcing them to leave the country. Among the three, one is Wu Qiang, Xinhua bureau chief in Delhi; another is Tang Lu, chief correspondent at the Mumbai bureau. 
 
&quot;No official reason was given for the rejection of the visa renewals. Some Indian media claimed that the three journalists are suspected of impersonating other people to access several restricted departments in Delhi and Mumbai with fake names. There were also reports attributing it to the journalists&#39; meeting with exiled Tibetan activists,&quot; said the article. 
 
L? Pengfei, former India-based special correspondent with the Global Times, said there is absolutely no need for Chinese journalists in India to conduct interviews under fake names and it is completely normal for reporters to request interviews with the Dalai Lama group. 
 
&quot;In any case, it&#39;s not a good thing that India has turned down Chinese reporters&#39; applications for new visas. The act has sent negative messages and media communications between China and India will inevitably be negatively impacted. India has a suspicious mind. No matter whether Chinese reporters apply for a long-term or a temporary journalist visa, they will come across many troubles. Complaints about difficulties of acquiring an Indian visa have also been heard from other Chinese who deal with India. In contrast, it&#39;s much easier for Indians to get a Chinese visa,&quot; the editorial said. 
 
&quot;On the visa issue this time, we should take actions to display our reaction. We at least should make a few Indians feel Chinese visas are also not easy to get,&quot; it added. The editorial, however, added that the bilateral relationship between the two countries is now on a sound track, with a by and large tranquil border and steadily booming trade. 
 
&quot;The two in general are able to maintain neutrality with regard to international affairs that are related to the other side. But problems emerge when it comes to issues that the two are at odds,&quot; the editorial said.&nbsp; 
 
(ANI)

India has denied visa extensions to three Chinese journalists; China says this is retaliation for its opposition to India's inclusion in NSG

Enraged with India's refusal to extend the visas of three Chinese journalists, Beijing has issued a warning, saying that New Delhi will have to face 'serious consequences' if the move was taken with the intent of seeking 'revenge' after they opposed India's bid to join the elite Nuclear Suppliers Group or NSG last month. "Speculation is swirling that India is taking revenge against China for the latter's opposition to India joining the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG). If New Delhi is really taking revenge due to the NSG membership issue, there will be serious consequence," said an editorial published in Global Times. China's warning comes after the Indian Government refused to extend the visas of three Chinese writers from the Xinhua News Agency, forcing them to leave the country. Among the three, one is Wu Qiang, Xinhua bureau chief in Delhi; another is Tang Lu, chief correspondent at the Mumbai bureau. "No official reason was given for the rejection of the visa renewals. Some Indian media claimed that the three journalists are suspected of impersonating other people to access several restricted departments in Delhi and Mumbai with fake names. There were also reports attributing it to the journalists' meeting with exiled Tibetan activists," said the article. L? Pengfei, former India-based special correspondent with the Global Times, said there is absolutely no need for Chinese journalists in India to conduct interviews under fake names and it is completely normal for reporters to request interviews with the Dalai Lama group. "In any case, it's not a good thing that India has turned down Chinese reporters' applications for new visas. The act has sent negative messages and media communications between China and India will inevitably be negatively impacted. India has a suspicious mind. No matter whether Chinese reporters apply for a long-term or a temporary journalist visa, they will come across many troubles. Complaints about difficulties of acquiring an Indian visa have also been heard from other Chinese who deal with India. In contrast, it's much easier for Indians to get a Chinese visa," the editorial said. "On the visa issue this time, we should take actions to display our reaction. We at least should make a few Indians feel Chinese visas are also not easy to get," it added. The editorial, however, added that the bilateral relationship between the two countries is now on a sound track, with a by and large tranquil border and steadily booming trade. "The two in general are able to maintain neutrality with regard to international affairs that are related to the other side. But problems emerge when it comes to issues that the two are at odds," the editorial said. (ANI)

China threatens to make visa process difficult for Indians