On January 20, Consul General Qin Jie visited the Mumbai Office of The Hindu and held discussions with its Chief of Bureau Ms. Vinaya Deshpande Pandit and the senior editor Ms. Radhika Santhanam.

Consul General Qin said that under the leadership of the leaders of China and India, bilateral relations have been on a positive trajectory. Such positive measures as restarting pilgrimage, resuming direct flights, and visa facilitation have contributed to the improvement of bilateral ties. As important members of BRICS, India and China will hold the BRICS presidency in 2026 and 2027 respectively. The two countries should seize opportunities to enhance mutual trust and strengthen cooperation. As a major mainstream media outlet in India, The Hindu can play an important role in helping the Indian people better understand China.

The editorial team of The Hindu introduced its overall profile and visits to China, expressing willingness to step up cooperation and enhance mutual understanding.