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China's Ambassador Xu Feihong Invites India to Invest in Beijing, Calls 50% US Tariffs ‘Unfair, Unreasonable’
China's Ambassador called for India-China economic cooperation to oppose U.S. tariffs reaching 50%, promoting mutual support amid global trade tensions, according to official statements.
- On September 8, 2025, China's Ambassador to India Xu Feihong criticized the US for imposing up to 50% tariffs on Indian goods, calling them unfair and unreasonable.
- The tariffs stem from the Trump administration’s strategy targeting India to challenge its economic ties with Russia and rebalance trade disparities.
- Xu urged India and China to enhance economic cooperation, welcomed more Indian investment in China, and hoped India would provide a fair business environment for Chinese firms.
- In the initial seven months of 2025, the value of trade between the two nations reached $88 billion, reflecting a 10.5% increase compared to the same period last year, supported by strong diplomatic relations and enhanced people-to-people connections.
- Xu emphasized that China and India should maintain long-term strategic cooperation to drive peace, development, and jointly counteract US trade pressures.
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