China and India Unite Against US Tariffs as Beijing Brings in Modi for SCO Summit

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Chinese ambassador Xu Feihong has voiced solidarity with India against the US, describing the Trump administration's tariffs as "exorbitant prices" demanded from other countries. This marked a significant shift in the relationship between Beijing and New Delhi, as they move to recalibrate their ties against the backdrop of strained relations with the US. Xu's statement came as the two neighbors agreed to explore demarcating their disputed border, with Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi visiting India for the first time in three years.

Key Takeaways:

  • Chinese ambassador Xu Feihong expressed solidarity with India against the US tariffs, likening the US to a "bully".
  • The US has imposed tariffs of up to 50% on India, with the threat of even higher rates.
  • China firmly opposes the US tariffs and will stand with India to uphold the multilateral trading system, with the World Trade Organization at its core.
  • China and India have agreed to explore demarcating their disputed border, with Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi visiting India for the first time in three years.
  • The two neighbors aim to recalibrate their ties against the backdrop of strained relations with the US.
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin next week.

Statistics:

  • The US has imposed tariffs of up to 50% on India.
  • Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi visited India for the first time in three years.
  • The SCO Summit in Tianjin next week is scheduled to be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Sources:

  • Hindustan Times, earlier reported by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Hindustan Times.