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India Pursues Trade and Diplomatic Ties with Multiple Nations
India is engaging in diplomatic and trade discussions with several countries, including China, the US, Belgium, and South Africa. Ahead of a potential visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping, India-China trade talks are anticipated. Meanwhile, US lawmakers have discussed trade, defense, and Indo-Pacific ties with an Indian delegation. Belgium's Prime Minister's visit to India aims to deepen trade and investment beyond traditional sectors. A South African business delegation is also scheduled to visit India to bolster trade relations. Separately, Chinese academics are participating in India's foreign policy discussions, presenting Beijing's perspectives. In international news, China's rare earth suppliers are reportedly withholding US shipments, and the US Trade Representative expressed optimism about stabilizing US-China ties ahead of Xi's expected US visit.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
- Centre (6): Telangana Today, The Hindu BusinessLine, The Indian Express, The Print, The Statesman, The Tribune
- Right (2): Firstpost, The Pioneer
- International (5): Bloomberg, Channel News Asia, Reuters, South China Morning Post, The Japan Times