"US has imposed tariffs of up to 50% on India and even threatened for more. China firmly opposes it. Silence only emboldens the bully. China will firmly stand with India," Xu said, underscoring Beijing's willingness to support New Delhi against unilateral trade restrictions.
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The envoy stressed that the partnership between India and China is crucial for regional and global development. "For two neighbouring countries of such size, unity and cooperation are the only way to achieve common development. China and India's friendship benefits Asia. We are the double engines of economic growth in Asia. India and China unity benefits the world at large. India and China have the responsibility to take the lead in promoting an equal and orderly multipolar world," he said.