“有中国，不怕美国加税，中印本应并肩作战”

Group 1 - The resumption of direct flights between India and China marks a significant step towards improving bilateral relations, although challenges remain regarding visa and investment restrictions [1][2][4] - Prior to the 2020 conflict, air traffic between the two countries was robust, with nearly 890,000 passengers in 2019, and an additional 1.2 million using third-country transfers [4] - Despite the resumption of direct flights, the number of Indian students in China has drastically decreased from 200,000 in 2019 to only 5,000 in 2024 due to tightened visa policies [6] Group 2 - Indian companies are facing challenges due to government-imposed visa restrictions, which hinder their ability to bring in Chinese technicians for equipment maintenance and installation [5][6] - There is a growing sentiment among Indian analysts that Chinese investment could help reduce India's $99.2 billion trade deficit and boost local manufacturing [6] - The relationship between India and China is influenced by broader geopolitical dynamics, particularly the evolving ties between India and the United States [5][6]