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'

China has informed India that it has lifted export restrictions on fertilisers, rare earth magnets and minerals, and tunnel boring machines, according to sources. The major breakthrough came after Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar raised the three key demands in a meeting with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi last month. The Chinese foreign minister is currently visiting India on a three-day diplomatic trip. On Monday, Yi, reportedly assured Jaishankar that Beijing had already begun acting on India's demands. China has also started the shipment of said critical items, suggest reports.&nbsp;<h2>Why is this important? What was the Impact of Chinese curbs on Indian markets?</h2>India had earlier raised concerns over China suddenly imposing restrictions on the three critical items. Reports suggest that the sudden imposition of an export ban affected the Rabi season, as it hit the supply of Di-Ammonium Phosphate (DAP). Meanwhile, shipment delays of tunnel boring machines affected crucial infrastructure projects, including those by foreign companies with manufacturing plants in China.The curb on Rare earth mineral exports impacted the auto and electronics sectors, which faced severe shortages and warned of disruptions in production.Also read |&nbsp;<h2>Why did China impose the export curbs?</h2>According to reports, China imposed the restrictions while citing security concerns and strained bilateral relations with India.&nbsp;However, Yi, in a statement published on Tuesday (Aug 19), lauded the progress in relations between India and China, noting that they were on a "positive trend".On Monday, during talks with Jaishankar, Wang Yi said that the two countries should "view each other as partners and opportunities, rather than adversaries or threats". Pointing to the resumption of "dialogue at all levels" and "maintenance of peace and tranquillity in border areas" as evidence, the Chinese foreign minister said that the bilateral ties were on a "positive trend of returning to the main path of cooperation".Watch | Wang Yi In India: Differences Shouldn’t Turn Into Disputes, S. Jaishankar to Wang <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/wang-yi-in-india-differences-shouldn-t-turn-into-disputes-s-jaishankar-to-wang-1755583135520/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/wang-yi-in-india-differences-shouldn-t-turn-into-disputes-s-jaishankar-to-wang-1755583135520/embed</a>&nbsp;

China has told India it has lifted export curbs on fertilizers, rare earth magnets, minerals, and tunnel boring machines, sources said. The move follows EAM S Jaishankar’s talks with Wang Yi last month.

China has informed India that it has lifted export restrictions on fertilisers, rare earth magnets and minerals, and tunnel boring machines, according to sources. The major breakthrough came after Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar raised the three key demands in a meeting with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi last month. The Chinese foreign minister is currently visiting India on a three-day diplomatic trip. On Monday, Yi, reportedly assured Jaishankar that Beijing had already begun acting on India's demands. China has also started the shipment of said critical items, suggest reports. Why is this important? What was the Impact of Chinese curbs on Indian markets? India had earlier raised concerns over China suddenly imposing restrictions on the three critical items. Reports suggest that the sudden imposition of an export ban affected the Rabi season, as it hit the supply of Di-Ammonium Phosphate (DAP). Meanwhile, shipment delays of tunnel boring machines affected crucial infrastructure projects, including those by foreign companies with manufacturing plants in China. The curb on Rare earth mineral exports impacted the auto and electronics sectors, which faced severe shortages and warned of disruptions in production. Also read | Why did China impose the export curbs? According to reports, China imposed the restrictions while citing security concerns and strained bilateral relations with India. However, Yi, in a statement published on Tuesday (Aug 19), lauded the progress in relations between India and China, noting that they were on a "positive trend". On Monday, during talks with Jaishankar, Wang Yi said that the two countries should "view each other as partners and opportunities, rather than adversaries or threats". Pointing to the resumption of "dialogue at all levels" and "maintenance of peace and tranquillity in border areas" as evidence, the Chinese foreign minister said that the bilateral ties were on a "positive trend of returning to the main path of cooperation". Watch | Wang Yi In India: Differences Shouldn’t Turn Into Disputes, S. Jaishankar to Wang https://www.wionews.com/videos/wang-yi-in-india-differences-shouldn-t-turn-into-disputes-s-jaishankar-to-wang-1755583135520/embed

China has told India it has lifted export curbs on fertilisers, rare earth magnets, minerals, and tunnel boring machines, sources said. The move follows EAM S Jaishankar’s talks with Wang Yi last month.

China lifts export ban on fertilisers, rare earths, tunnel machines as Wang Yi visits India: Report

China is going to initiate construction of an ambitious rail link connecting Hotan in Xinjiang to Shigatse in Tibet, part of which will “run near” the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with India and is likely to cause concerns and friction, according to a media report. As per a South China Morning Post (SCMP) report, the line is likely to cross from Aksai Chin and close to the G219 national highway, near the Line of Actual Control, a region that is disputed and has in the past triggered tensions between India and China.&nbsp;The development comes as India and China are working to improve relations after the 2020 Galwan Valley clashes near the LAC. The countries are holding talks to ease border tensions.&nbsp;The railway line will connect Hotan in Xinjiang to Shigatse in Tibet and join with the existing Lhasa-Shigatse line forming a 2,000 km artery linking northwestern and southwestern China. The line is likely to pass through Rutog and around Pangong Lake on the Chinese side of the LAC.“This ambitious project aims to establish a 5,000 km plateau rail framework centred on Lhasa by 2035,” Hubei-based Huayuan Securities said in a research note.&nbsp;<h2>Terrain poses challenges for construction</h2>&nbsp;The route will have an average elevation of more than 4,500 metres, running through the Kunlun, Karakoram, Kailash and Himalayan mountain ranges.There will be challenges in construction as the line will pass through glaciers, frozen rivers, and permafrost. The project is part of Beijing’s plan to connect Tibet with the rest of the country.&nbsp;<h2>China already has three railway lines in Tibet</h2>&nbsp;China already has three railway lines in Tibet: the Qinghai-Tibet line, the Lhasa-Shigatse line, and the Lhasa-Nyingchi line. The Lhasa-Nyingchi line goes to Tibet’s southeast, and close to the border with Arunachal Pradesh.The planning for the Xinjiang-Tibet line began in 2008 and the project was approved by the National Development and Reform Commission.The Chinese transport ministry said in April that the Xinjiang-Tibet railway line is one of the 45 major projects, where construction is expected to begin this year.&nbsp;<h2>Company set up to oversee construction</h2>&nbsp;China has launched a state-owned company, Xinjiang-Tibet Railway Company, to supervise the construction and operations of the railway line. The company has been registered with a capital of 95 billion yuan ($13.2 billion) and is wholly owned by China State Railway Group. The firm will be responsible for construction, production of railway transportation equipment, real estate development, operations, and developing tourist facilities.&nbsp;<h2>What about the Xinjiang-Tibet line concerns India&nbsp;</h2>&nbsp;The railway line will pass through Aksai Chin, which Beijing falsely claims to be part of Xinjiang since China captured Aksai Chin in the 1950s and bolstered its military grip over the area during the 1962 India-China war.Aksai Chin is a strategic artery that would help China to move its troops closer to the LAC.&nbsp;The plan for the rail link in contentious territory comes just after Beijing and New Delhi began normalisation of relations after over four years of a freeze in ties due to the military standoff in the sprawling Eastern Ladakh.&nbsp;The ties began looking up after a meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in Russia last year.PM Modi is expected to attend the two-day Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit beginning August 31.

The railway line is likely to cross from Aksai Chin and close to the G219 national highway, near the Line of Actual Control, a region that is disputed and has in the past triggered tensions between India and China.

China is going to initiate construction of an ambitious rail link connecting Hotan in Xinjiang to Shigatse in Tibet, part of which will “run near” the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with India and is likely to cause concerns and friction, according to a media report. As per a South China Morning Post (SCMP) report, the line is likely to cross from Aksai Chin and close to the G219 national highway, near the Line of Actual Control, a region that is disputed and has in the past triggered tensions between India and China. The development comes as India and China are working to improve relations after the 2020 Galwan Valley clashes near the LAC. The countries are holding talks to ease border tensions. The railway line will connect Hotan in Xinjiang to Shigatse in Tibet and join with the existing Lhasa-Shigatse line forming a 2,000 km artery linking northwestern and southwestern China. The line is likely to pass through Rutog and around Pangong Lake on the Chinese side of the LAC. “This ambitious project aims to establish a 5,000 km plateau rail framework centred on Lhasa by 2035,” Hubei-based Huayuan Securities said in a research note. Terrain poses challenges for construction The route will have an average elevation of more than 4,500 metres, running through the Kunlun, Karakoram, Kailash and Himalayan mountain ranges. There will be challenges in construction as the line will pass through glaciers, frozen rivers, and permafrost. The project is part of Beijing’s plan to connect Tibet with the rest of the country. China already has three railway lines in Tibet China already has three railway lines in Tibet: the Qinghai-Tibet line, the Lhasa-Shigatse line, and the Lhasa-Nyingchi line. The Lhasa-Nyingchi line goes to Tibet’s southeast, and close to the border with Arunachal Pradesh. The planning for the Xinjiang-Tibet line began in 2008 and the project was approved by the National Development and Reform Commission. The Chinese transport ministry said in April that the Xinjiang-Tibet railway line is one of the 45 major projects, where construction is expected to begin this year. Company set up to oversee construction China has launched a state-owned company, Xinjiang-Tibet Railway Company, to supervise the construction and operations of the railway line. The company has been registered with a capital of 95 billion yuan ($13.2 billion) and is wholly owned by China State Railway Group. The firm will be responsible for construction, production of railway transportation equipment, real estate development, operations, and developing tourist facilities. What about the Xinjiang-Tibet line concerns India The railway line will pass through Aksai Chin, which Beijing falsely claims to be part of Xinjiang since China captured Aksai Chin in the 1950s and bolstered its military grip over the area during the 1962 India-China war. Aksai Chin is a strategic artery that would help China to move its troops closer to the LAC. The plan for the rail link in contentious territory comes just after Beijing and New Delhi began normalisation of relations after over four years of a freeze in ties due to the military standoff in the sprawling Eastern Ladakh. The ties began looking up after a meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in Russia last year. PM Modi is expected to attend the two-day Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit beginning August 31.

The railway line is likely to cross from Aksai Chin and close to the G219 national highway, near the Line of Actual Control, a region that is disputed and has in the past triggered tensions between India and China.

China to start $13bn rail line project close to LAC. Alarm bells ring in Delhi amid easing of ties

China expressed its support for India against the 50 per cent tariff imposed on the country by US President Donald Trump. The Chinese Embassy posted on August 6 on the social media platform X, saying, "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." In the post, the Spokesperson of the Chinese Embassy in India also attached an illustration showing an elephant, representing India, and a baseball bat, representing US tariff. In another post, the spokesperson further said that the Western media was trying to set a narrative of "who will replace whom," having India and China at the centre of the whole tariff chaos. She said that the narrative has little substantive value. &nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/gaza-crisis-situation-worsens-gaza-needs-600-trucks-every-day-un-1754556234827/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/gaza-crisis-situation-worsens-gaza-needs-600-trucks-every-day-un-1754556234827/embed</a>&nbsp;"In today's complex landscape, it makes far more sense for both nations to deepen trust, manage disagreements, foster consensus, widen cooperation, and promote peace in Asia and globally," the spokesperson said. In an escalation in the trade tensions between the United States and India, US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (Aug 6) signed an executive order imposing an additional 25 per cent tariff on Indian imports into the US. The total tariff imposed on India by the US now is 50 per cent. According to the executive order, the move has been taken against India for directly or indirectly importing oil from Russia. The tariffs are set to take effect in three weeks and will be added on top of the 25 per cent levies earlier announced by Trump.<h2>Trump's trade advisor reveals why China is not hit with tariffs</h2>US President Donald Trump's Trade Advisor Peter Navarro on Thursday (August 7) talked about why the US did not impose tariffs on Russian oil on China, as it slapped India with 50 per cent tariffs, while also threatening to impose secondary tariffs.&nbsp;"As the boss says, let's see what happens. Keep in mind that we have over 50 per cent tariffs on China already. We have over 50 per cent tariffs on China, so we don't want to get to a point where we actually hurt ourselves. And I think I've given a really good answer to that," Navarro said.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Amid the chaos around the US tariff imposed on India, China has expressed its support for its neighbouring country, saying that Indian sovereignty is non-negotiable and its foreign policy choices cannot be manipulated by other countries.

China expressed its support for India against the 50 per cent tariff imposed on the country by US President Donald Trump. The Chinese Embassy posted on August 6 on the social media platform X, saying, "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." In the post, the Spokesperson of the Chinese Embassy in India also attached an illustration showing an elephant, representing India, and a baseball bat, representing US tariff. In another post, the spokesperson further said that the Western media was trying to set a narrative of "who will replace whom," having India and China at the centre of the whole tariff chaos. She said that the narrative has little substantive value. https://www.wionews.com/videos/gaza-crisis-situation-worsens-gaza-needs-600-trucks-every-day-un-1754556234827/embed "In today's complex landscape, it makes far more sense for both nations to deepen trust, manage disagreements, foster consensus, widen cooperation, and promote peace in Asia and globally," the spokesperson said. In an escalation in the trade tensions between the United States and India, US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (Aug 6) signed an executive order imposing an additional 25 per cent tariff on Indian imports into the US. The total tariff imposed on India by the US now is 50 per cent. According to the executive order, the move has been taken against India for directly or indirectly importing oil from Russia. The tariffs are set to take effect in three weeks and will be added on top of the 25 per cent levies earlier announced by Trump. Trump's trade advisor reveals why China is not hit with tariffs US President Donald Trump's Trade Advisor Peter Navarro on Thursday (August 7) talked about why the US did not impose tariffs on Russian oil on China, as it slapped India with 50 per cent tariffs, while also threatening to impose secondary tariffs. "As the boss says, let's see what happens. Keep in mind that we have over 50 per cent tariffs on China already. We have over 50 per cent tariffs on China, so we don't want to get to a point where we actually hurt ourselves. And I think I've given a really good answer to that," Navarro said.

Amid the chaos around the US tariff imposed on India, China has expressed its support for its neighbouring country saying that India's sovereignty is non-negotiable and its foreign policy choices cannot be manipulated by other countries.

‘India's sovereignty is non-negotiable’: China backs India amid US tariff chaos

Is China weaponising the Brahmaputra river? Beijing is secretly building a 'super dam' along the river right next to India's border. Can China be allowed to do this? Here's what Priyanka Sharma has to say.

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