Xi's India visit to help diplomatic thaw, but business ties bound by suspicion
Business ties remain constrained as India keeps scrutiny on Chinese investment, visa delays and equipment restrictions, analysts said.
- Chinese President Xi Jinping's upcoming visit to India for the BRICS Summit marks his first visit in seven years and aims to further the diplomatic thaw between the countries.
- Despite diplomatic progress, business ties face challenges such as stalled investments, visa delays, equipment restrictions, and regulatory scrutiny, with major Chinese companies hesitating to invest in India due to national security concerns.
- India and China have stabilized their border areas after the 2020 clashes, but key issues like de-escalation, troop withdrawal, and full normalization remain incomplete.
- Bilateral trade reached around $155 billion in 2025, but India faces a significant trade deficit with China, reflecting cautious economic engagement amid ongoing dialogue and border concerns.
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Xi's India visit to help diplomatic thaw, but business ties bound by suspicion
Chinese President Xi Jinping's much-anticipated visit to New Delhi this week, his first to India in seven years, should further the diplomatic thaw between the giant neighbours, but there are few signs as yet that their business ties will improve.
Dance of Tiger and Dragon: India-China Thaw Remains Cautious as BRICS Offers a Possible Modi-Xi Window
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Dance of Tiger and Dragon: India-China thaw remains cautious as BRICS offers a possible Modi-Xi window - The Tribune
Chinese President Xi Jinping's expected visit to India for the BRICS Summit later this week puts the spotlight on the fragile thaw between New Delhi and Beijing, as the two Asian giants make progress towards stabilising ties but remain some distance away from full normalisation, particularly along the Line of Actual Control (LAC).
Ahead of the BRICS summit, suspense remains over Xi Jinping's visit to India. China has yet to confirm his visit, while Russian President Putin is confirmed to attend.
India-China thaw remains cautious, BRICS may open Modi-Xi window
Chinese President Xi Jinping's expected visit to India for the BRICS Summit later this week puts the spotlight on the fragile thaw between New Delhi and Beijing, as the two Asian giants make progress towards stabilising ties but remain some distance away from full normalisation, particularly along the Line of Actual Control (LAC).
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