Indian Business Delegation Visits China for the First Time in Over 5 Years
An 8-member Indian business delegation focusing on clean energy and EVs visited Shanghai, Zhejiang, and Jiangsu, marking a significant step in the thawing of Sino-Indian relations. While impressed by China's automation, concerns over Indian policy stability remain.
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Yu Jing, spokesperson for the Chinese Embassy in India, posted on social media platform X on the 6th that the first Indian business delegation to visit China in over five years is in Shanghai, focusing on clean energy (renewable energy), supply chains, and more. Yu emphasized that 'the thaw is real,' ending the post with icons of the Chinese and Indian flags.
Global Times reported on the 9th, citing local Indian media, that the 8-member delegation consists of Indian startups in electric vehicles (EV) and battery storage. They visited China from March 29 to April 4, touring Shanghai, Zhejiang, and Jiangsu, with a focus on renewable energy and electric mobility. During the trip, they engaged with over 20 Chinese companies in these sectors. Delegation members were notably impressed by the level of automation in Chinese factories and the vertical integration of EV and renewable energy system components.
The Global Times report noted that the Indian business community supports the visit, welcoming technical cooperation, joint venture plants, equipment procurement, and supply chain localization. However, there are also concerns that factors such as India's high tariffs, lengthy approval processes, and policy instability might affect future cooperation. CNBC reported on the 7th that relations between the two countries have been improving since last year, and this visit marks another step in the warming of ties.
Global Times reported on the 9th, citing local Indian media, that the 8-member delegation consists of Indian startups in electric vehicles (EV) and battery storage. They visited China from March 29 to April 4, touring Shanghai, Zhejiang, and Jiangsu, with a focus on renewable energy and electric mobility. During the trip, they engaged with over 20 Chinese companies in these sectors. Delegation members were notably impressed by the level of automation in Chinese factories and the vertical integration of EV and renewable energy system components.
The Global Times report noted that the Indian business community supports the visit, welcoming technical cooperation, joint venture plants, equipment procurement, and supply chain localization. However, there are also concerns that factors such as India's high tariffs, lengthy approval processes, and policy instability might affect future cooperation. CNBC reported on the 7th that relations between the two countries have been improving since last year, and this visit marks another step in the warming of ties.