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India should rethink China investment policy, says PMEAC member

Rakesh Mohan, a member of the Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council, said India should attract greater Chinese investment and strengthen trade ties to create jobs and boost exports Rakesh Mohan, a part-time member of Modi’s Economic Advisory Council | Image: eacpm.gov.in Bloomberg India should deepen economic ties with Beijing by opening the door to greater …

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China issues plan to build Beautiful China from 2026 to 2030

China’s State Council has issued a plan for building a Beautiful China during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030), setting out the overall requirements, targets, key tasks and major projects for comprehensively advancing the initiative. By 2030, China aims to achieve an overall improvement in ecological and environmental quality and make significant progress toward building …

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India, China sign edible oil trade deal to expand soybean oil and meal trade

The agreement will increase soybean oil shipments from China to India while opening the Chinese market to more Indian mustard and soybean meal exports. INDIA/CHINA – India and China have signed a new edible oil trade agreement that will expand soybean oil trade between the two countries and deepen agricultural ties at a time when India continues to rely heavily on imported edible …

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Beyond border trade: Why reopening of Lipulekh Pass matters for India, China and the Himalayas

The reopening of Lipulekh Pass after six years is more than the return of border trade. It revives a centuries-old Himalayan trade corridor, restores the Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimage route, boosts Uttarakhand’s frontier economy and signals a cautious thaw in India-China relations, even as disputes with both China and Nepal remain unresolved. Beyond border trade: Why …

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India, China Emerge as Key Drivers of Global Cotton Trade: ICAC

03-July-2026 Global cotton trade is set to recover in the 2026/27 season, driven by stronger import demand from India and China, according to the International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC).  India has emerged as one of the leading contributors to global cotton demand. Cotton lint imports are projected to reach approximately 1 million tonnes during the 2025/26 …

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India allows four Chinese-linked power equipment firms to bid for government projects- June 2026

NEW DELHI: India has allowed four Chinese power equipment manufacturers with factories in the country to participate in government tenders ‌for critical power projects, according to a government order. TBEA Energy, Nanjing Electric India, New Northeast Electric India and ​Taikai Electric (India) will be allowed to ​participate in the tenders, the order from ⁠India’s Ministry …

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Govt eases quality control order hurdles for toys, ACs and furniture

Government eases QCO compliance with a transition scheme, offering manufacturers temporary relief while maintaining quality standards In a significant relief to manufacturers of products like toys, personal protective equipment, air conditioners and footwear, the government on Thursday allowed an alternative way to ensure quality standards without the rigours of following the quality control orders (QCOs) …

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Wang Yi tells Modi China is ready to build trust and handle sensitive issues- 24th June 2026

Wang Yi met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi and said China was ready to build trust with India. The outreach signals a steady effort to stabilise ties while aligning on BRICS and wider Global South priorities. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said China is ready to work with India to implement the important …

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India set to approve Geely-backed investment of $370 mn as China ties thaw

The proposed investment by Horse Powertrain, backed by Geely and Renault, would support local production of advanced hybrid engines and powertrains The clearance would be one of the first since India relaxed rules in March for investments from bordering countries to support local manufacturing | Image: Bloomberg India is set to approve a roughly $370 …

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