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India slaps fresh curbs on visas, universities to stem Chinese influence

With the exception of Mandarin language courses, tie-ups with Chinese institutions are likely to be discontinued

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Sudhi Ranjan Sen | Bloomberg

3 min read Last Updated : Aug 21 2020 | 10:03 PM IST

India is stepping up its curbs on Chinese activity in the country, adding extra scrutiny for visas and reviewing Beijing’s links with local universities, as relations between the two nations continue to nose-dive.

India’s Ministry of External Affairs has been told that visas for Chinese businessmen, academics, industry experts, and advocacy groups will need prior security clearance, said senior officials who asked not to be identified, citing rules for speaking to the media. The measures are similar to those that have long been employed with Pakistan, India’s neighbor and arch-rival, they said.

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