Wang Yi in Delhi: A New Chapter in India-China Relations? | Vantage with Palki Sharma | N18G - video Dailymotion

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One year ago, this headline would’ve sounded impossible—China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi in New Delhi. After years of tension—border clashes, app bans, suspended flights, frozen visas—India and China are cautiously resetting ties. But this shift isn’t driven by trust. It’s driven by Donald Trump’s tariffs. His trade war put both countries in the same corner, turning rivals into reluctant partners. Palki Sharma tells you more.   ---  China | Wang YI | S Jaishankar | Narendra Modi | India | Donald Trump |  Firstpost | World News | News Live | Vantage | Palki Sharma | News  #china #wangyi #sjaishankar #narendramodi #india #donaldtrump #firstpost #vantageonfirstpost #palkisharma #worldnews   Vantage is a ground-breaking news, opinions, and current affairs show from Firstpost. Catering to a global audience, Vantage covers the biggest news stories from a 360-degree perspective, giving viewers a chance to assess the impact of world events through a uniquely Indian lens.  The show is anchored by Palki Sharma, Managing Editor, Firstpost.  By breaking stereotypes, Vantage aims to challenge conventional wisdom and present an alternative view on global affairs, defying the norm and opening the door to new perspectives. The show goes beyond the headlines to uncover the hidden stories – making Vantage a destination for thought-provoking ideas.  Vantage airs Monday to Friday at 9 PM IST on Firstpost across all leading platforms.  ​ Subscribe to Firstpost channel and press the bell icon to get notified when we go live. https://www.youtube.com/@Firstpost  Follow Firstpost on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firstpost/  Follow Firstpost on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/firstpostin/  Follow Firstpost on Twitter: https://twitter.com/firstpost  Follow Firstpost on WhatsApp: https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va6zOIrEQIamseyg762V  # news #breaking #24x7

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00:00One year ago, this headline would have been weird.

00:06Chinese Foreign Minister Wong Yi touches down in Delhi.

00:09After all, India and China have spent the last few years in hostility.

00:13Soldiers deployed along the border, flights suspended, apps banned,

00:16visas not issued, investments under scrutiny.

00:19The tension was palpable.

00:22Multiple rounds of border talks did not yield a thaw.

00:26But thanks to Donald Trump, there's a realignment.

00:28He may not have planned it, but his trade war has pushed India and China to try to work together.

00:37And now Wong Yi is in New Delhi.

00:38This evening, he met India's External Affairs Minister S.J. Shankar.

00:42Having seen a difficult period in our relationship, Excellency,

00:47our two nations now seek to move ahead.

00:51This requires a candid and constructive approach from both sides.

00:55In that endeavour, we must be guided by the three mutuals.

00:59Mutual respect, mutual sensitivity and mutual interest.

01:04Differences must not become disputes, nor competition conflict.

01:08Differences between the two countries should not become disputes, competition must not become conflict.

01:15Those are the Indian Foreign Minister's words.

01:17He said the India-China relationship must be guided by three mutuals.

01:21Mutual respect, mutual sensitivity and mutual interest.

01:26Wong Yi also emphasised on the need for peace and better ties.

01:29We maintained peace and tranquility in the border areas and resumed Indian pilgrimage.

01:36We should firm up confidence to dispel interference, expand cooperation,

01:40and to further consolidate the momentum of improvement and development of China-India relations,

01:45so that while pursuing our respective rejuvenation, we can contribute to each other's success.

01:50Tomorrow, Wong Yi will meet National Security Advisor Rajit Doval.

02:00He will also call on Prime Minister Modi, so it is quite the packed schedule.

02:04Things are moving very fast, and like I said, two words explain this detente.

02:08Trump's tariffs.

02:10Donald Trump wanted to strong-arm New Delhi.

02:12First, he imposed 25% tariffs on India, then he doubled it to 50%,

02:16adding an extra 25% penalty for buying Russian oil.

02:19But here's the twist.

02:22Instead of isolating India or China, Trump managed to create a shared grievance.

02:27Both India and China have a Trump problem now.

02:30They are in the same corner of the global trade classroom, facing the same bully.

02:37And this set the stage for an unlikely thaw.

02:40Direct flights between New Delhi and Beijing are set to resume.

02:43Reports say airlines have been asked to prepare.

02:45Then we have visas.

02:46India has restarted tourist visas for Chinese nationals.

02:49Beijing is doing the same.

02:51The third part is fertilizers.

02:53China eased restrictions on urea exports, which is a lifeline for India's farm economy.

02:58Fourth, the Kailash Mansarovariyatra.

03:00China is allowing Indian pilgrims to visit again.

03:04Now, these may all look like small gestures, but together they tell a bigger story.

03:08The timing of Wang Yi's visit is no accident.

03:13On the 31st of August, the 31st of this month, Prime Minister Narendra Modi heads to Tianjin.

03:20This is for the SCO Summit, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit.

03:24It will be Prime Minister Modi's first trip to China in seven years.

03:29And Xi Jinping will be there.

03:30So, if Wang Yi's trip is about laying the tracks, Prime Minister Modi's will be about driving the train forward.

03:37Is this a complete reset?

03:39The answer is no.

03:40This is not a rekindled love story.

03:43This is alignment based on interests.

03:45You see, China's relationship with Pakistan is a fact of life.

03:49Plus, troops still remain at the border on either side.

03:52So, think of it less as reconciliation and more of a tactical pause,

03:56where both sides are hedging, not hugging.

03:58But here's the biggest irony.

04:00Donald Trump wanted to isolate China.

04:02He wanted to discipline India.

04:04Instead, he has forced them into the same tent.

04:07Call it accidental statecraft or the law of unintended consequences.

04:12Here's something Trump might even claim credit for.

04:17For bringing Beijing and New Delhi together.

04:21So, as they say, in geopolitics, today's rival can be tomorrow's partner

04:25and yesterday's four can be today's friend.

04:27What truly endures are interests.

04:31For now, India and China share three.

04:33Steady trade, quiet borders and some distance from Washington's grip.

04:39How long the truth lasts is anyone's guess.

04:42But for now, the dragon and the elephant have found a reason to march in step.

04:57It's this idea.

04:59So, go todollarantly, again.

05:08See you next time.

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