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- Indian Ambassador to China Vikram Doraiswami said at Beijing's World Peace Forum that greater Chinese investment in India would benefit both the economic relationship and broader bilateral ties.
- He also pushed for India to export more to China, especially pharmaceuticals, arguing Indian generic medicines sold in the U.S. and other markets should also access the Chinese market.
- Trade between the two countries has grown despite political tensions, reaching $151.1 billion in 2025-26, but the deficit stands at $112.16 billion in China's favour.
- India relaxed restrictions on Chinese investment in March under Press Note 3, and the envoy said the policy environment has changed to facilitate and support Chinese businesses entering India.
What to watch next
- Implementation of India's relaxed investment rules and actual uptake by Chinese firms
- Whether China opens its market to Indian pharmaceutical exports
- Progress in narrowing the lopsided trade deficit as relations normalise
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