The aggressive trade policies of President Donald Trump are inadvertently pushing India towards a strategic alignment with China.

Experts believe this may soften US tariffs on India and strengthen the Indian economy, highlighting India's strategic autonomy amidst increasing Russian oil imports despite Western sanctions.

Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi will visit India from Monday to Wednesday, China's foreign ministry said in a statement on Saturday, for talks about a disputed border in the Himalayas.

India is looking to ease barriers for Chinese investments in certain sectors as New Delhi seeks to mend ties with its Asian rival amid trade uncertainty with the US, Mint reported citing sources on August 18.

China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi will be visiting India for a two-day visit, aimed at improving ties between India and China. Also, today (August 18), Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will travel to Washington,

A cargo of Indian diesel is heading to China, in what would be first such shipment since 2021, with oil product exports from Russia-linked Nayara Energy in a state of limbo following the latest round of European Union sanctions.

India and China are actively working to mend their strained bilateral relations, signalling a push towards normalising ties and fostering greater stability between the two Asian giants

The Bengaluru plant represents Foxconn's second-largest facility outside China and involves an investment of $2.8 billion (approximately ₹25,000 crore).