How is Trump’s favoritism toward Pakistan pushing India closer to Russia and China?

India resumes tourist visas for Chinese citizens after five years, signaling improving India-China ties amid rising global geopolitical shifts. This move could impact U.S. influence, boost India’s manufacturing, and raise questions on long-term trust with China. Now the question arises: How will the Western world respond to the growing dominance of the RIC (Russia, India, China) bloc?

New Delhi: Now very soon, when you go to India's major tourist destination or attend a big business meeting or conference, you can see many Chinese citizens there. The reason is clear—India has finally started releasing tourist visas for Chinese after five years.

This announcement was also shared by the Government of India on the social media platforms of China, and this news became increasingly viral in Chinese media. Many international geopolitical experts and news agencies have covered this development prominently.

India to Resume Tourist Visa for Chinese Citizens.

It has also become the headline of US media. Because it is not just a visa—it is also a very large diplomatic signal.

For the last five years, relations between India and China were very tense. The relationship was almost stalled after the clash in the Galwan Valley in 2020. China started giving Indian visas to its citizens in 2022, but there was no response from India. But now—direct flights were resumed in January 2025, then Pilgrim Access was allowed for Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, and now the visa is restored.

Reason for Sudden Change

The major reason behind this rapid change is Donald Trump's return. Trump's policy has often been unexpected and US-centered. This makes many countries feel that dependence on America may be in danger—and this is becoming the reason for the growing proximity between India and China.

Will PM Modi attend the SCO's Heads of State Summit in China?

The SCO Summit, where Xi Jinping, Putin, Shahbaz Sharif, and other leaders would be involved—there was speculation about India's presence. Especially because the Pahalgam terrorist attack was not condemned in this summit. But now the situation seems to be changing. The possibilities of PM Modi's visit have intensified.

If PM Modi goes to China, it will be a very big political visual—Xi Jinping and Narendra Modi will give a strong message to the Western world.

For India too, this development can have a positive impact on the manufacturing sector. As you must have heard, Taiwan's Foxconn, which makes iPhones in India, recently called 300 Chinese engineers from India, as there were visa problems. Now with the facility of visas, it is possible to return these engineers, which will provide opportunities for training, new jobs, and skill development to the youth of India.

Can China be trusted?

Tension on the border, support to Pakistan, and past experiences force India to be vigilant. But if the border dispute with China is permanently resolved, then this will be a big shock to America. Because America affects India-China relations by citing this controversy many times.

Machination to American Hegemony

In the coming years of Donald Trump, you will see there will be a lot of instability in the internal and international policy of America. The pressure on the dollar will increase, growth will decrease, and many countries of the world will gradually distance themselves from America.