In this period of tariff war, the United States has put huge rates on countries around the world. Two economic superpowers in the world and Asia, namely India and China, have also been arrested. But this tariff war has also developed a way to bring these two countries closer to each other. In recent times, there have been indications of relations between the two countries to improve, because before, where the news of border dispute and tension was in the headlines, there is now talk of cooperation and friendship. Can India and China come closer due to revenue? Come, let’s look at the reasons.
Why can India come closer?
India and China (China) are both major countries in Asia. Their population is more than 2 billion 80 million. The history of both countries is old and deep. Earlier, India supported China, such as in its fight against Japan and China also helped India’s independence war. Now the situation is changing and due to the new rules of the United States, the two countries are having the opportunity to work together. Chinese President Xi Jinping has also said that the two countries should move forward. Last year, in 2023-24, the trade between the two countries reached $ 101.7 billion. This shows that despite the difficulties, the two countries rely on each other.
United against tariff America?
The new US government has imposed strict taxes on India and China under its ‘US First’ policy. Extra taxes have been imposed on China and 26 % on India. It is harming both countries. In response, China has also imposed 34 % tariffs on goods coming from the United States. This tariff war has forced India and China to find each other. The two countries are now on the path to enhancing trade and strengthening mutual trust. Experts say that major countries like India and China cannot be enemies of each other. Tariff’s murder explained the importance of cooperation with them. Due to tariffs, both countries need to reduce dependence on the United States. China is now looking at the market for 1.4 billion people in India. At the same time, India also wants to increase business with China to reduce its loss. For example, China can take medicines, farming equipment and IT services from India, while India can buy electronics and machinery from China.
Why can India come closer?
In 2025, the two countries are celebrating 75 years of their diplomatic friendship. In recent times, dialogue between leaders and officials of both countries has increased. In October last year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in the Russian city of Kazan. The meeting filled the relationship with a new warmth. Experts say the seeds of friendship have been sown between the two countries and the plant is now ready to catch the roots. In such a situation, confidence is increasing that these relationships will be strong in the coming days. Both countries also believe that development is possible only by working together. In 1950, India began diplomatic relations with China. In addition to the 1962 war in the last 75 years, despite many fluctuations, relations between India and China are now improving.
The Prime Minister pointed to China!
Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke on India’s relations with India in the Podcast of Lex Friedman. He had said that centuries ago there was no major dispute between us. Moreover, our relationship should be strong, he also said, “Sometimes small things happen in the family ‘. That is, they see India and China as a family. The Prime Minister raised the third point that the 21st century will be called the Century of Asia only when India and China work together. It is clear from his words that he values friendship with China. Tariff Wars has provided the opportunity to further strengthen this friendship. Prime Minister Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping have held 20 meetings so far, which has seen a closeness between the two. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi also said that it is good for the world to work together.
Border Conflict Friendship ‘Breakers’!
The ground dispute on the border is breaking a huge in relations between the two countries. After a clash in the Galwan Valley in 2020, the forces of both countries were facing Ladakh. In the last four and a half years, roads, bridges and airports have been built on the LAC on both sides. Matters are better than ever, but there are questions on the protection of ‘no Men’s Land’. Experts also say that ‘ties cannot be on the way unless the border dispute is resolved’. India has imposed sanctions on Chinese investment and banned more than 200 Chinese apps. Nevertheless, the two countries are now looking for a way out. In December 2024, the meeting of Ajit Doval and Wang Yi agreed to start the Kailash Mansoor Yatra and Border Trade.
Relationships improve
After 2020, there were 1 million troops stationed at millions. India felt the FDI strictly from China, but now efforts are underway to reduce tensions on the border. In the past few years, tensions on the border have damaged relations but now the situation is changing. After the Kazan meeting, the two countries have taken steps to reduce the tension. Experts believe that issues like border disputes meet history, but it is not impossible to resolve them. They say the stress phase is left behind and that time will not come again. Tariff Wars has made both countries realize that they should go beyond small conflicts and want to see major benefits.
India China’s trade deficit
India is imported from China in large quantities and due to low exports to the dragons, India has a trade deficit of more than $ 85 billion from China. In such a situation, India can also have the opportunity to increase exports to China by improving relations between the two countries. Overall, Tariff Wars has decorated the platform to bring India and China closer to each other as the stringent US policies have damaged the two countries, it has provided a new opportunity for India’s friendship. From growing trade to resolving border disputes, if the two countries come together, the time to come can be the golden phase of friendship between India and China. But for that, mutual trust and cooperation have to be increased.
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