The external affairs minister however called out the trade imbalance between the two neighbours, and said Indian companies had it tougher in Beijing’s markets.
The ‘Global Times’ commentary isn’t the first attempt by Chinese state media to criticise Indian diplomacy. But its swift retraction shows significant embarrassment for Beijing.
China had urged a US delegation to not meet the spiritual leader earlier this week, labelling him a 'political exile' and not a 'pure religious leader'.
Taiwan’s congratulations to Modi signal a growing closeness that the Chinese are not too happy about. Will the PM continue with a pro-West, anti-China policy in his third term?
BYD India might not admit it, but its operations are under scrutiny. Just like those of Shanghai Automotive Industrial Corporation, which sells cars under the Morris Garages brand in India.
Global voices also reflect on the complexity of Indian elections, how Mumbai is moving towards becoming a ‘new Singapore’ or ‘new Dubai’ & India and China's coal habits.
Foreign media also takes note of China becoming India’s largest trading partner and how PM Modi's re-election campaign is utilising social media influencers as a 'strategic tool'.
Global Times has published several articles attributing the deterioration in India-China relations to Modi govt's attempt to secure votes in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.
South Africa is now holding a mirror to the world. It is led by a Black African captain, powered by a diverse group of players, and has just won the WTC and a series in India while sitting atop the Test rankings.
Once acquired by IAF, the medium transport aircraft (MTA) will replace both AN-32s and IL-76s, it is learnt. The idea behind the revamp is to meet modern operational needs.
It is a brilliant, reasonably priced, and mostly homemade aircraft with a stellar safety record; only two crashes in 24 years since its first flight. But its crash is a moment of introspection.
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