Xi’s visit to India could ease diplomatic tension, but business may not benefit

What is holding back India-China economic ties?

Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to visit New Delhi this week for the BRICS Summit, his first visit to India in seven years. The visit comes amid a diplomatic thaw, but economic ties remain strained by stalled investments, visa delays, customs hurdles and restrictions on industrial equipment. With major Chinese companies yet to revive investment plans in India, a possible Modi-Xi meeting could be crucial in addressing the trust deficit a…

Xi’s visit to India could ease diplomatic tension, but business may not benefit

Businesses in both countries face ongoing hurdles including investments stalled by regulations, visa delays and restrictions on industrial equipment.

Xi's India visit to help diplomatic thaw

Chinese President Xi Jinping’s 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. Businesses in both countries continue to face hurdles, including investments stalled by regulations, ​visa delays and […]