Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has confirmed his trip to India and is expected to arrive in New Delhi on Monday, Beijing’s Foreign Ministry said on Saturday according to Reuters. His visit comes at a time when both countries are seeking to manage tensions while exploring areas of cooperation.
The confirmation follows weeks of uncertainty especially after Beijing halted the supply of critical minerals to India.
Earlier this week ET had reported that the two countries are expected commence discussions shortly on a trade package covering supplies of critical rare earth magnets, fertilisers and pharmaceuticals. This would signal a thaw in relations with the neighbour amid heightening tensions with the US and the clamour from Indian industry to expedite imports of essential inputs from China.
Although talks have resumed, China has not yet restarted supplies of rare earth magnets or fertilizers. The Xi Jinping-led administration imposed export controls on medium and heavy rare earth products on April 4, citing end-use regulations and the need to “safeguard national security” owing to tariffs introduced by US President Donald Trump.
The move is anticipated to hit India’s key industrial sectors ranging from transport equipment to electronics that rely heavily on rare earth imports of which China is the dominant supplier.
China calls for 'closer cooperation'
On Thursday, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian had said the two sides were “maintaining interactions at various levels” but added that “relevant information will be released in due course.”
“We stand ready to work with India to act on the important common understandings reached between leaders of our two countries, maintain the momentum of high‑level exchanges, cement political mutual trust, enhance practical cooperation, properly handle differences, and promote the sustained, sound and steady development of China‑India ties," Lin had said.
The minister had further described the China-India relationship as a partnership of “immense potential” in the Global South and said that closer cooperation was the “right choice” for both nations.
Lin added added that China remains open to expanding trust, broadening cooperation, and managing differences with a long-term perspective, while also working more closely with India on global platforms such as the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation to keep relations stable.
The confirmation follows weeks of uncertainty especially after Beijing halted the supply of critical minerals to India.
Earlier this week ET had reported that the two countries are expected commence discussions shortly on a trade package covering supplies of critical rare earth magnets, fertilisers and pharmaceuticals. This would signal a thaw in relations with the neighbour amid heightening tensions with the US and the clamour from Indian industry to expedite imports of essential inputs from China.
Although talks have resumed, China has not yet restarted supplies of rare earth magnets or fertilizers. The Xi Jinping-led administration imposed export controls on medium and heavy rare earth products on April 4, citing end-use regulations and the need to “safeguard national security” owing to tariffs introduced by US President Donald Trump.
The move is anticipated to hit India’s key industrial sectors ranging from transport equipment to electronics that rely heavily on rare earth imports of which China is the dominant supplier.
China calls for 'closer cooperation'
On Thursday, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian had said the two sides were “maintaining interactions at various levels” but added that “relevant information will be released in due course.”
“We stand ready to work with India to act on the important common understandings reached between leaders of our two countries, maintain the momentum of high‑level exchanges, cement political mutual trust, enhance practical cooperation, properly handle differences, and promote the sustained, sound and steady development of China‑India ties," Lin had said.
The minister had further described the China-India relationship as a partnership of “immense potential” in the Global South and said that closer cooperation was the “right choice” for both nations.
Lin added added that China remains open to expanding trust, broadening cooperation, and managing differences with a long-term perspective, while also working more closely with India on global platforms such as the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation to keep relations stable.
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