The rapprochement is not about Trump's tariffs, but easing tensions on the disputed Himalayan border, writes Harsh V. Pant.

Beijing’s ambassador to Delhi, Xu Feihong, said that China-India unity benefits the world at large as both are important members of BRICS, SCO, G20 and other multilateral mechanisms, and pioneers in promoting reforms in global governance.

Xu said at a time of “hegemony, protectionism, power politics and bullying”, China and India have the responsibility to take the lead in promoting an “equal and orderly multipolar world”.

Chinese Ambassador Xu Feihong said that the US had long benefited from free trade but was now using tariffs as bargaining chips. He stated that the US had imposed tariffs of up to 50% on India and that China firmly opposed it.