Public sentiment is overwhelmingly negative towards Modi's diplomatic efforts with China, perceived as a sign of weakness and dependence due to economic pressures and prior diplomatic failures. Many commenters express disdain for the government's actions, which they feel undermine national integrity and pride, and ridicule the notion of partnerships with China.

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He is pouring water over the previous US administrations efforts and in fact making progress towards the opposite. If Trump actually manages to cause a realignment and make BRICS into a thing, then it'll actually be impressive.

Old-Machine-8000

Trade wars are about what nations average citizen can lose the most wealth without rebelling against the government. This might work with Europe, but I don't think the average American can abstain from more consumption than the average Indian

last_laugh13

India and china really are coming closer. A month ago this headline would have been impossible. I hope india can strike deals with them and Europe next

reddragonoftheeast

SS: As U.S. President Donald Trump escalates threats of punitive tariffs on India over its Russian oil imports, China has stepped into the conversation—this time to back New Delhi. A Chinese embassy spokesperson in India publicly endorsed an editorial from The Hindu that sharply criticized U.S. and European pressure, emphasizing that “India’s sovereignty is non-negotiable.”The post comes amid Trump’s renewed efforts to force India to cut energy ties with Moscow. In a recent CNBC interview, Trump slammed India’s continued Russian crude imports and warned of “substantially” raising tariffs on Indian goods within 24 hours. “India has not been a good trading partner,” he said. “They do a lot of business with us, but we don't do business with them.”

India has sharply pushed back. In a forceful statement released Monday, the Ministry of External Affairs accused Washington and its European allies of double standards, noting they too continue significant trade with Russia. “The U.S. imports uranium hexafluoride for its nuclear industry, palladium for its EV sector, fertilizers, and chemicals,” the statement read. “In this background, the targeting of India is unjustified and unreasonable.”

The rare public backing from China may signal deeper strategic maneuvering. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit China later this month for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit—his first such trip since the 2020 Galwan Valley clash. The proposed visit suggests a thaw in relations and a subtle warning to Washington that India’s diplomatic options remain open.

Then_Reception38

It's all friendship and hugs until another border fight.

Mysterious-Coconut24

It works out for china on two fronts-leverage this as posturing against the US, and back India as a neighbor. But India will be foolish to buy that blindly as China can wake up tomorrow and blur borders like none of this ever happened.

wodkaholic

India and china telling dump to F off together. We really are making America great again aren’t we

ndndr1

What India wants with China is \`peaceful co-existence'. Though we have an adversarial relationship, it is easier to have a mature discussion with the Chinese and figure out how to reduce tensions, than it is to guess what Trump will tweet next, or how to handle his extortionate demands. 

We recently had an understanding to de-escalate on the border, where our soldiers faced each other in a disputed area. This was done with a handshake and the agreement has held.

Dean_46

It's really interesting to see how India is so determined to try and become a world power by making sure the West knows that its support is not unconditional. That said, it seems this is driven not by some ideology like the Soviet's under Communism or America as trying to create a liberal hegemony but by more an emotional-national sentiment of 'respect us because we are big'. Not a critique–just a comment (so many countries do the same I feel).

Carson121212

Tariffs aren’t a threat to sovereignty. I think the tariffs are stupid but this kind of language is too dramatic.

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Jesus christ...
Trumps insanity has India and China discussing trade ties again.


Truly the art of the deal at work.


Xi is laughing all the way to the bank every time Trump tarrifs a US partner or ally and torpedoes growing relationships like India and Malaysia.

Still-Ambassador2283

The Silk route is awakening, never thought would live to see the day.

WonFont

I had commented before on how India-China relations aren’t that bad and people thought I was crazy lol. 

It’s the Asian mentality, both know they’re not going to war with each other, both put economic progress the foremost, and both care about respect. 

Yes, they both need to show their populations that they aren’t “weak” and that’s where the jingoism happens. If they get down to it, they can do business without any issues. 

Unlikely-Mammoth-373

I wonder what territorial concessions either side is willing to make.

shriand

Its really crazy how fast how fast their relations are turning around. I mean, i get why, but I still thought it would take longer for the various grudges to cool down. Ethnic Supremacists Authoritarians are seldom known for their ability to forgive.

GasSame5032

Trump has really united the world against us, amazing how a petty and self serving president can do that 

Due_Willingness1

Few months back , there was Operation Sindoor . Now this. Lol... Trump is an idiot.

brucewayneflash

Right. Every country has to rebuild trade without the US.

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Ok-Pipe-5151

trump is hell bent on creating conditions favorable for RIC defense pact

regarded-cfd-trader

As an Indian, this was not on my... what do you call it? Bingo card. Good God, y'all.

StayingUp4AFeeling

Modi's visit to China is for the summit of [Shanghai Cooperation Organisation](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shanghai_Cooperation_Organisation).  China can't/doesn't stop head of states from SCO members from attending. 

However, a purely state visit to China would requires China's invitation.

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&gt;India has faced a significant diplomatic blow after failing to rally support from both the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) and the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) to condemn Pakistan for the April 2025 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people, mostly tourists. Despite India blaming Pakistan-based militants, neither the SCO’s final declaration nor the Quad's joint statement explicitly named Pakistan.
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&gt;India’s attempt to get the Quad (US, Australia, Japan, India) to name Pakistan also failed. Former External Affairs Minister Yashwant Sinha criticized PM Modi for “isolating India globally.” Others, like Abdul Basit, argued that India lacked compelling evidence linking Pakistan to the attack, unlike during the 2001 Parliament and 2008 Mumbai attacks.
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SS: Summary: India's Diplomatic Setback at SCO and Quad Over Kashmir Attack

India has faced a significant diplomatic blow after failing to rally support from both the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) and the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) to condemn Pakistan for the April 2025 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people, mostly tourists. Despite India blaming Pakistan-based militants, neither the SCO’s final declaration nor the Quad's joint statement explicitly named Pakistan.

At the SCO summit in Qingdao (June 25), India withheld support from the final declaration because it ignored the Kashmir attack but referenced violence in Pakistan’s Balochistan—where Islamabad accuses India of involvement. Former Indian diplomat Anil Trigunayat attributed India’s isolation at the SCO to the Sino-Pakistani alliance.

India’s attempt to get the Quad (US, Australia, Japan, India) to name Pakistan also failed. Former External Affairs Minister Yashwant Sinha criticized PM Modi for “isolating India globally.” Others, like Abdul Basit, argued that India lacked compelling evidence linking Pakistan to the attack, unlike during the 2001 Parliament and 2008 Mumbai attacks.

Analysts say India's balancing act between anti-China Quad and China-dominated SCO leaves it diplomatically cornered. Critics argue that while India aspires to great power status, recent missteps and the BJP's domestic agenda have eroded goodwill in global capitals.

Pakistan, meanwhile, has made diplomatic gains, especially in Washington, demonstrating effective outreach.

Experts conclude that international diplomacy operates on strategic interests rather than moral clarity, and India must recalibrate its global approach to align aspirations with realities.

BROWN-MUNDA_

Not sure what the author is talking if sco was able to say condemn phalagam like I am sure china would have even blocked that .

Scary-Cheesecake-610

Why do we quote scmp in this sub, when we know it’s state propaganda?

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India is in discussions with China to resume trade via three border passes ahead of Prime Minister Modi's upcoming visit to the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin.

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