From Beijing’s willingness to narrow trade gaps with India, to the tragic murder of a Hindu leader in Bangladesh — here are the top headlines you need to know this morning
As US-China tensions loom large, Beijing has signaled its readiness to tackle its soaring trade deficit with India. Chinese Ambassador Xu Feihong, in his first-ever interview with Indian media, highlighted China’s openness to importing more high-quality Indian goods and supporting Indian businesses seeking access to the Chinese market.
This assurance comes even as India’s trade deficit with China surged to a record $99.2 billion. Xu also emphasized the importance of fair treatment for Chinese companies in India and extended an invitation to PM Modi for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit, while advocating for border stability and bilateral cooperation, reported timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
