China News Service reported that India has simplified the procedures to speed up the processing of business visas for Chinese professionals. On December 12, Gao Jia Kun, spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, responded to this during a regular press conference.
Gao Jia Kun said: "We have noted this positive measure. Facilitating people-to-people exchanges is in the common interest of all parties. China is willing to maintain communication and consultation with India to continuously improve the level of convenience for bilateral exchanges."
Reuters reported on December 12, citing informed Indian officials, that India's accelerated processing of business visas for Chinese professionals marks a significant step toward improving Sino-Indian relations.
The report said that the Indian government has removed administrative procedures for visa processing, and business visas can now be issued within four weeks.
In August this year, Indian Prime Minister Modi visited China after seven years, discussing ways to improve bilateral relations with China.
On October 26, direct flights between India and mainland China were officially restored after five years.
India's New Delhi Television reported on November 22 that in order to promote the normalization of Sino-Indian relations, the Indian government has fully resumed issuing tourist visas to Chinese citizens.
Reuters reported that the Indian think tank "Observer Research Foundation" estimated that strict visa screening over the past four years has led to $1.5 billion in lost output for Indian electronics manufacturers. These companies rely on importing key equipment from China to produce mobile phones.
Reuters had previously reported that large Chinese electronics companies such as Xiaomi faced difficulties in applying for visas.
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