Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:25am on 07 Aug 2025,Thursday India Global
“India’s sovereignty is non-negotiable,” a Chinese embassy spokesperson declared while endorsing a Hindu editorial that slammed U.S. pressure on India to cut Russian oil imports. The rare backing comes as President Donald Trump warned of “substantial” tariff hikes within 24 hours, accusing India of being an unfair trading partner. India pushed back, calling U.S. and EU actions “unjustified and unreasonable,” citing their continued trade with Russia. The diplomatic moment signals shifting alignments ahead of PM Modi’s expected visit to China for the SCO Summit—his first since the Galwan clash—indicating India may be asserting multipolar options amid rising U.S. hostility. (PC: Business Today)
