Sun Weidong has been abruptly removed from his position as Vice Foreign Minister of China, with authorities providing no official explanation for the sudden decision. The move, approved by the State Council, comes amid a broader pattern of high-level reshuffles and anti-corruption scrutiny within Beijing’s political system.


Chinese Vice FM Sun Weidong Sacked Abruptly, No Reason Given for Dismissal

Australian High Commissioner Barry O’Farrell has hit back at Chinese Ambassador to India Sun Weidong for objecting to his comments about China’s destabilising manoeuvres in the South China Sea. He also asserted that Beijing should refrain from actions that could unilaterally alter the status quo in the region.

War of words between Chinese and Australian envoy

Sun Weidong, the Chinese ambassador to India on Thursday said that Beijing was committed to peace and was not a ‘strategic threat’ to India.

“To move China-India relations forward, I believe that we need to straighten our views on several key issues. First, China is committed to peaceful development, and is not a ‘strategic threat’ to India,” Sun said at a webinar on India-China relations.

Speaking at a webinar organised by the Institute of Chinese Studies (ICS) Delhi on `India-China Relations: The Way Forward', he said both China and India have been deeply embedded in the global industrial and supply chain. 
 
"According to a local statistics in India, in 2018-19, 92 per cent of Indian computers, 82 per cent of TV sets, 80 per cent of optical fibres, 85 per cent motorcycle components are imported from China...Countless examples like these are the reflection of globalisation. And globalisation has deepened the interconnection between countries... Whether you want it or not, the trend is difficult to reverse," Sun said.

"The development of economic and trade cooperation between our two countries is determined by the international division of labour, it is also the natural choice of enterprises and consumers for our two countries under the market-oriented principles. Decoupling of Chinese and Indian economies is against the trend and will only lead to a lose-lose outcome," he said.

The Chinese envoy consistently refused to give the answer about the Chinse causalities in the Galwan clashes.

(With inputs from agencies)

Sun Weidong, the Chinese ambassador to India on Thursday said that Beijing was committed to peace and was not a ‘strategic threat’ to India. “To move China-India relations forward, I believe that we need to straighten our views on several key issues.

Sun Weidong, the Chinese ambassador to India on Thursday said that Beijing was committed to peace and was not a ‘strategic threat’ to India. “To move China-India relations forward, I believe that we need to straighten our views on several key issues. First, China is committed to peaceful development, and is not a ‘strategic threat’ to India,” Sun said at a webinar on India-China relations. Speaking at a webinar organised by the Institute of Chinese Studies (ICS) Delhi on `India-China Relations: The Way Forward', he said both China and India have been deeply embedded in the global industrial and supply chain. "According to a local statistics in India, in 2018-19, 92 per cent of Indian computers, 82 per cent of TV sets, 80 per cent of optical fibres, 85 per cent motorcycle components are imported from China...Countless examples like these are the reflection of globalisation. And globalisation has deepened the interconnection between countries... Whether you want it or not, the trend is difficult to reverse," Sun said. "The development of economic and trade cooperation between our two countries is determined by the international division of labour, it is also the natural choice of enterprises and consumers for our two countries under the market-oriented principles. Decoupling of Chinese and Indian economies is against the trend and will only lead to a lose-lose outcome," he said. The Chinese envoy consistently refused to give the answer about the Chinse causalities in the Galwan clashes. (With inputs from agencies)

Weeks after Galwan clashes, envoy Sun Weidong says China not a threat to India

In a major conversation and an official statement from Chinese ambassador to India Sun Weidong states that 'India and China are not a threat to each other' and both respect each others integrity and sovereignty which is paramount.

Chinese Envoy to India: We are not a threat to each other

Sun Weidong, the newly-appointed Chinese Ambassador to India, has arrived here and said he looks forward to working with the Narendra Modi-led government to give a further boost to bilateral relations between the two countries.

Sun arrived in New Delhi along with his wife Bao Jiqing and was received by officials.

"Just arrived at Delhi with my wife Bao Jiqing. Sincere greetings to the #Indian people. Look forward to working with #Indian government and friends from all sectors for building better #China-#India relations," he tweeted on Sunday.

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Last month, China appointed Sun as its new envoy to India in place of Luo Zhaohui, who was recently promoted to the post of the country's vice foreign minister.

A veteran diplomat, Sun served as the Director-General in China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Policy Planning Department before being appointed to the current post. He also served as China's Ambassador to Pakistan and is an expert in South Asian affairs.

His predecessor Luo is said to have played a significant role in the dousing of tensions between India and China during the Doklam standoff and was widely appreciated for his expertise in India and its foreign policy.

He was also known for his rapport with the political leaders of the country.

Sun Weidong, the newly-appointed Chinese Ambassador to India, has arrived here and said he looks forward to working with the Narendra Modi-led government to give a further boost to bilateral relations between the two countries.

Sun Weidong, the newly-appointed Chinese Ambassador to India, has arrived here and said he looks forward to working with the Narendra Modi-led government to give a further boost to bilateral relations between the two countries. Sun arrived in New Delhi along with his wife Bao Jiqing and was received by officials. "Just arrived at Delhi with my wife Bao Jiqing. Sincere greetings to the #Indian people. Look forward to working with #Indian government and friends from all sectors for building better #China-#India relations," he tweeted on Sunday. Just arrived at Delhi with my wife Bao Jiqing. Sincere greetings to the #Indian people. Look forward to working with #Indian government and friends from all sectors for buiding better #China-#India relations. pic.twitter.com/2cQrwW5TPJ — Sun Weidong (@China_Amb_India) July 20, 2019 × Last month, China appointed Sun as its new envoy to India in place of Luo Zhaohui, who was recently promoted to the post of the country's vice foreign minister. A veteran diplomat, Sun served as the Director-General in China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Policy Planning Department before being appointed to the current post. He also served as China's Ambassador to Pakistan and is an expert in South Asian affairs. His predecessor Luo is said to have played a significant role in the dousing of tensions between India and China during the Doklam standoff and was widely appreciated for his expertise in India and its foreign policy. He was also known for his rapport with the political leaders of the country.

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