India China Relations

China to launch online visa application system in India from today

With the launch of the online platform, applicants are expected to save time during the initial stages of visa processing

India's trade deficit with China may reach $106 billion in 2025: GTRI

India's trade deficit with China is expected to reach USD 106 billion in 2025 as imports are rising faster than the country's exports to the neighbouring country, think tank GTRI said on Friday. It said that the country's exports to China fell from USD 23 billion in 2021 to USD 15.2 billion in 2022, stayed low at USD 14.5 billion in 2023, and then edged up to USD 15.1 billion in 2024. In 2025, exports are estimated to improve to USD 17.5 billion, still well below earlier levels, the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) said in its report. On the other hand, imports from the neighbouring country have climbed much faster - from USD 87.7 billion in 2021 to USD 102.6 billion in 2022, USD 91.8 billion in 2023 and USD 109.6 billion in 2024. This calendar year, the country's inbound shipments are estimated at USD 123.5 billion. "This has pushed India's trade deficit (difference between imports and exports) with China from USD 64.7 billion in 2021 to USD 94.5 billion in 2024, and an ..

India eases business visa norms in boost for Chinese manufacturing experts

The changes in visa rules are aimed at reducing delays and cutting paperwork that had slowed down visa approvals over the past few years

India eases Chinese business visas, cuts approval time to under a month

India has cut extra scrutiny to clear China business visas within four weeks, easing delays for firms needing technicians and equipment as New Delhi recalibrates ties amid US tariffs

China to reopen visa applications for Indians on Dec 22 with new website

China will restart visa applications for Indian travellers on December 22, 2025 through a new digital portal, as both countries unwind restrictions after 2020

India now 'major power' in Asia Power Index 2025, behind only US and China

According to 2025 Asia Power Index, India moved up in the ranking for economic ties with other countries - a first since 2018

India slams China over Arunachal woman's detention at airport: All we know

A diplomatic row has broken out after an Arunachal-born woman said Chinese officials held her for hours in Shanghai, with India protesting strongly and repeating that 'Arunachal inalienable'

Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu rebuffs Chinese claims over traveller row

India has lodged a strong demarche after an Arunachal-born Indian citizen was held for hours at Shanghai Airport, prompting China to deny harassment and reiterate its territorial claims

'Called my Indian passport invalid': Arunachal woman harassed in China

An Arunachal Pradesh woman living in the UK says Chinese officials detained her for 18 hours in Shanghai after refusing to accept her Indian passport during transit

Why India should selectively reopen door to investment from China

cGiven modern financial engineering, this effort is not absolutely straightforward, but it is one that many major economies are undertaking in an age of increasing geoeconomic contestation

2 more Chinese carriers want to start flights with India, file applications

Two additional Chinese carriers have applied to begin India-China flights, adding momentum to the gradual reopening of air links as bilateral ties improve

India set to resume tourist visas for Chinese nationals across the world

The latest move comes amid improving relations between the two nations. India and China have been working to rebuild ties after heightened tensions in 2020

Monitoring China supplying submarines, ships to Pak: Navy vice chief

The Indian Navy is working towards strengthening the country's defence systems, particularly anti-submarine warfare, he said

Air India lobbies to use airspace over China's Xinjiang amid financial woes

For Air India, the country's only carrier with a major international network, fuel costs have risen by as much as 29% and journey times by up to three hours on some long-haul routes

India-China ties a lot better, both showing flexibility: Army chief

General Upendra Dwivedi says ground-level engagement has risen and friction points have reduced, though major decisions remain at higher levels

Govt to fast-track clearing pending import approvals for Chinese goods

The import approvals for goods from China and other countries will cover electronics parts, shoes, steel, household items, raw materials, and other daily-use goods

Some companies in India get China licences to import REMs, says MEA

MEA confirms licences for Indian companies to import rare earth magnets from China; also announces US waiver on Chabahar port sanctions for six months