'Dragon and elephant as partners…': What China said on India ties amid #TRUMP tariff threats🌍🤝

In the face of rising global tensions and US tariff threats, China has stressed the importance of cooperation with India. 🇨🇳🇮🇳 Both nations, as major developing economies and key members of the Global South, are seen as essential partners. The Chinese Foreign Ministry described their relationship as a "cooperative pas de deux of the dragon and the elephant," emphasizing mutual success. 🐉🐘

China is committed to strengthening political trust and expanding cooperation with India, both bilaterally and on global platforms like the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO). 🌐 The two countries aim to handle differences while focusing on long-term strategic goals. 📈

US Tariff Threats Push India and China Closer 💥

President Trump’s decision to impose a 50% tariff on Indian goods over the purchase of Russian oil has forced India to rethink its position. This has, in turn, brought India and China closer, signaling a shift from the tensions of the 2020 Galwan Valley clash. 🌏

Direct Flights & New Agreements ✈️

Prime Minister Modi is set to announce the resumption of direct flights between India and China soon. This comes as Modi prepares for his first visit to China in seven years to meet President Xi at the SCO summit in Tianjin on August 31. ✈️🇨🇳

Moral Support from China 💬

Chinese Ambassador to India, Xu Feihong, has voiced support for Modi amidst the tariff dispute, highlighting the risks of using tariffs as geopolitical weapons. "Give the bully an inch, he will take a mile," Xu shared, echoing sentiments from Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. 🗣️

A New Economic Reality 💡

Trump's doubling of tariffs on Indian goods has significantly shifted Modi’s economic strategy, as these moves have made India rethink its alliances and global positioning. The ongoing trade war with the US could pave the way for deeper cooperation between India and China. 🤝

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