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China and India Normalize Ties with New Visa Process

12/21/2025

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Beijing and New Delhi are normalizing ties after a five-year rift tied to the 2020 border clash.
China will launch a simplified visa process for Indian nationals starting December 22, with online applications.
The visa change follows October's resumption of direct flights between China and India.
Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India, visited China.
India launched a digital platform to ease visa processes for foreign professionals, including those from China.

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Story summary

Beijing and New Delhi are normalizing ties after a five-year rift tied to the 2020 border clash.
China will launch a simplified visa process for Indian nationals starting December 22, with online applications.
The visa change follows October's resumption of direct flights between China and India.
Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India, visited China.
India launched a digital platform to ease visa processes for foreign professionals, including those from China.