China’s Ambassador to India, Xu Feihong, marked the 76th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Beijing and New Delhi with a call for stable and cooperative relations. In a post on X, he emphasised that China and India are “neighbours that cannot be moved apart” and should remain “good-neighbourly friends and partners that help each other succeeds”

He described this cooperation as essential to realising the vision of a “Dragon-Elephant Tango,” symbolising harmony between the two nations.

Xu highlighted China’s readiness to strengthen strategic alignment with India, deepen practical cooperation across sectors, and expand people-to-people exchanges. He also underscored the importance of closer coordination in multilateral forums to advance the interests of the Global South. His remarks followed those of Qin Jie, Consul General of China in Mumbai, who expressed optimism about the future of bilateral ties.


Qin recalled recent meetings between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping, noting that the two leaders have met twice in the past two years. He said India-China relations are “moving in the correct direction” under their leadership. Qin pointed to the upcoming BRICS Summit in New Delhi as a key opportunity to deepen ties, adding that the summit will be held in India this year and in China next year, offering special opportunities to strengthen friendship and global stability.

These statements build on comments from Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi earlier in March. Speaking at the National People’s Congress, Wang called for enhanced cooperation between New Delhi and Beijing, stressing that “India and China must step up and support each other’s presidency of BRICS over the next two years.” He suggested that coordinated leadership within BRICS could serve as a stabilising force for developing nations amid global upheaval.

The diplomatic overtures reflect China’s broader push to mend ties with India, strained by the 2020 border clashes in Ladakh and ongoing territorial disputes. Despite tensions, both sides have held multiple rounds of military talks to disengage troops along the Line of Actual Control. Economic interdependence remains strong, with bilateral trade reaching record highs despite India’s restrictions on Chinese investments.

The BRICS framework offers a neutral platform for collaboration, focusing on multipolar world order, development finance, and countering Western dominance. Beijing’s messaging aligns with its strategy to position itself as a leader of the Global South, while India seeks to leverage economic opportunities and safeguard strategic autonomy. These developments signal a pragmatic approach from both capitals, prioritising stability amid global uncertainties.

ANI