India has officially resumed issuing tourist visas to Chinese nationals worldwide
India has officially resumed issuing tourist visas to Chinese nationals worldwide, marking a significant step in rebuilding ties after years of restrictions Key Details - First reopening since 2020: Tourist visas were suspended following the Galwan Valley clashes in May 2020. - Global rollout: Visas are now available through Indian embassies and consulates across the world. - Diplomatic momentum: The move follows renewed dialogue, including a meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping at the SCO summit in Tianjin. - Beyond tourism: India is also working on: - Faster visa clearance for Chinese engineers and technicians in industrial projects. - Import approvals for goods like electronics, steel, footwear, and raw materials that had been delayed since 2020. Why It Matters - Signals a shift toward normalization in India–China relations. - Expected to boost tourism, trade, and industrial productivity. - Reflects a twin approach: reviving people-to-people exchanges while easing business frictions. This cautious but steady progress suggests both nations are looking to move past the freeze and rebuild predictable engagement
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