In response to the US imposing tariffs of up to 50% on India, Chinese Ambassador Xu Feihong has labelled Washington as a "bully" and emphasized the importance of partnership between China and India to resist trade wars.**
Beijing Stands Against US Tariffs on India, Advocates for Closer Sino-Indian Ties**
Beijing Stands Against US Tariffs on India, Advocates for Closer Sino-Indian Ties**
Chinese Ambassador to India, Xu Feihong, criticizes the US imposition of high tariffs on India and calls for strengthened cooperation between China and India.**
Chinese Ambassador to India, Xu Feihong, strongly condemned the United States' decision to impose tariffs of up to 50% on India, labeling the US as a "bully" exploiting trade policy. Speaking at an event in New Delhi, Xu advocated for increased cooperation between China and India, suggesting that both countries should work as "double engines" of economic growth in Asia. He expressed concern over the detrimental effects of the ongoing tariff wars and trade tensions, asserting that silence on such issues would only empower aggressive actions from the US.
The US tariffs come amid a backdrop of tension over India's rising imports of cheaper Russian oil, raising questions about the state of US-India trade relations. President Biden's administration had earlier encouraged India to purchase Russian oil, which complicates the dynamics of the current dispute. India argues that as a major energy importer, it must prioritize cost-effective options for fuel, particularly for its economically vulnerable population.
Recent developments indicate a thaw in the historically strained relations between China and India, particularly post-2020 clashes in Ladakh. During a recent two-day visit to Delhi, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi emphasized the need for the two nations to perceive each other as partners rather than threats. Xu echoed this sentiment, highlighting the benefits that a harmonious Sino-Indian relationship would bring to both nations and the global economy.
Furthermore, Xu called for a fair business environment for Chinese enterprises operating in India and reiterated China's commitment to support India in maintaining a multilateral trading framework centered around the World Trade Organization (WTO). He expressed optimism that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming participation in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in China could provide a "new impetus" for bolstering Sino-Indian ties.
