Archive · 13 Dec 2025
India-China Discuss Export Control and Trade
India sent a high-ranking official, Sujit Ghosh, to China to talk about important issues between the two countries.
They discussed how to fix problems with exporting goods, especially rare earth minerals, which India is worried about.
Both countries agreed that their leaders should guide them in improving their relationship.
They also talked about trade and other important world events.
The talks were positive, and they plan to have more meetings in the future.
India urged China to resolve pending export control issues during a two-day visit by Joint Secretary Sujit Ghosh.
Discussions focused on stabilizing and rebuilding bilateral ties strained by the eastern Ladakh row.
India emphasized the need for early resolution of outstanding issues, particularly restrictions on rare earth minerals.
Both sides highlighted the importance of strategic guidance from their leaders and made positive assessments of progress.
The visit included meetings with Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong and discussions on bilateral trade and commercial issues.
- Who
- Indian Joint Secretary Sujit Ghosh and Chinese officials, including Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong and Liu Jinsong, Director-General of the Department of Asian Affairs
- What
- Discussions on bilateral ties, export control issues, and trade
- When
- During a two-day visit to Beijing, concluding on Friday, December 8
- Where
- Beijing, China
- Why
- To address pending issues relating to export control and to rebuild ties strained by the eastern Ladakh row
- Countries Involved
- India and China
- Indian Representative
- Sujit Ghosh, Joint Secretary (East Asia)
- Chinese Representatives
- Liu Jinsong, Director-General of the Department of Asian Affairs; Sun Weidong, Vice Foreign Minister
- Key Issue
- Export control restrictions
- Visit Duration
- Two days
- Visit Conclusion
- Friday, December 8
- Focus Areas
- Bilateral ties, trade, export control, regional and global developments
Sources
India urges China to resolve issues relating to export control
Officials from India and China hold new round of consultations on bilateral ties
Fresh India–China consultations signal progress, say both sides
'Timely and Productive': China Rep Liu Jinsong Hails Talks With MEA Secretary Sujit Ghosh On Bilateral Relations
