2025.10. 27 本文字数：1606，阅读时长大约3分钟 作者 | 第一财经 钱小岩 10月27日凌晨4点不到，航班6E1703在广州落地，代表着在时隔5年后，中国内地和印度恢复了直 航。 首趟直航由印度市场占有率最高的靛蓝航空执飞，在印度当地时间晚上10点07分在加尔各答起飞， 飞往广州，全程3个多小时。而在过去旅客通常要前往中国香港、新加坡、乃至迪拜转机，如今旅行 时间大大缩短。 10月24日，中国外交部发言人郭嘉昆在主持例行记者会时表示，中国内地和印度恢复直航航班，是 双方认真落实两国领导人天津会晤重要共识的最新进展，也是便利中印两国28亿多人民友好交往的 积极举措。 恢复直航也受到了印度工商界的欢迎。上海国际问题研究院南亚研究中心主任刘宗义向第一财经记者 表示，印度不少知名企业在中印经贸合作中得到了实实在在的好处，所以印度经济界和工商界一直希 望改善中印关系。 印度首都新德里的德里 （新华社图） 恢复直航 印度外交部10月2日宣布，经磋商中印双方目前已达成共识，两国间连接指定通航点的直飞航线，可 依据 2025 年冬航季航班计划，于 2025 年 10 月底前恢复。10月9日，外交部发言人郭嘉昆 ...

10月27日凌晨4点不到，航班6E1703在广州落地，代表着在时隔5年后，中国内地和印度恢复了直航。 首趟直航由印度市场占有率最高的靛蓝航空执飞，在印度当地时间晚上10点07分在加尔各答起飞，飞往 广州，全程3个多小时。而在过去旅客通常要前往中国香港、新加坡、乃至迪拜转机，如今旅行时间大 大缩短。 10月24日，中国外交部发言人郭嘉昆在主持例行记者会时表示，中国内地和印度恢复直航航班，是双方 认真落实两国领导人天津会晤重要共识的最新进展，也是便利中印两国28亿多人民友好交往的积极举 措。 恢复直航也受到了印度工商界的欢迎。上海国际问题研究院南亚研究中心主任刘宗义向第一财经记者表 示，印度不少知名企业在中印经贸合作中得到了实实在在的好处，所以印度经济界和工商界一直希望改 善中印关系。 加尔各答印度商会负责人辛格（Rajeev Singh）还表示："直航航线将减少物流运输与中转时间"，使商 贸活动受益。随着直飞广州恢复，印度商人下机就可直接前往还在进行中的中国进出口商品交易会（广 交会）。 恢复历程 在疫情之前，中印每月有超过500个直飞航班。2020年3月22日，印度因疫情中断了所有国际航班，但当 年5月就通过 ...

Group 1: Restoration of Direct Flights - The direct flight between Kolkata, India, and Guangzhou, China, has resumed after a five-year hiatus, significantly reducing travel time to just over three hours [1][3] - Indigo Airlines, the largest airline in India by market share, operates the inaugural flight, marking a positive step in improving India-China relations [1][3] - The restoration of direct flights is seen as a response to the economic benefits experienced by Indian businesses in their trade with China [1][4] Group 2: Economic Implications - The direct flight will enhance trade activities by reducing logistics and transit times, benefiting commercial exchanges [4] - Prior to the pandemic, there were over 500 direct flights monthly between India and China, indicating a strong pre-existing travel and trade relationship [5] - The resumption of direct flights is expected to further boost India-China economic cooperation, with China remaining India's largest trading partner [6] Group 3: Future Developments - Indigo Airlines plans to launch a second direct route from Delhi to Guangzhou starting November 10, 2025, indicating a rapid expansion of connectivity [5] - China Eastern Airlines will also begin flights from Shanghai to Delhi, increasing the number of direct routes between the two countries to three [5] - The Indian government has resumed accepting tourist visa applications from Chinese citizens, which is anticipated to further enhance bilateral exchanges [5]

Core Points - The restoration of direct flights between China and India is expected to enhance economic and trade relations, providing stability and sustainability to bilateral ties [1][4][8] Group 1: Airline Operations - Indigo Airlines is the first carrier to resume direct flights, starting from October 26, 2023, with a route from Kolkata to Guangzhou, followed by a daily flight from Delhi to Guangzhou starting November 10, 2023 [2][3] - The weekly flight frequency from Guangzhou to India will reach 14 round trips, with ticket sales already initiated [2] - Indian Airlines plans to re-enter the Chinese market by launching direct flights from Delhi to Shanghai by the end of the year [2][3] Group 2: Economic Impact - The direct flights are anticipated to significantly reduce travel time and costs, which had increased by over 40% during the five-year hiatus due to reliance on third-country transit [3][4] - In 2019, there were over 500 flights monthly between the two countries, indicating substantial market potential that remains untapped [3][4] - The bilateral trade volume is projected to reach $138.48 billion in 2024, providing a stable foundation for business travel [4] Group 3: Tourism Sector - The restoration of direct flights is seen as a transformative opportunity for the tourism market, allowing for more competitive pricing and innovative travel products [5][6] - Travel agencies are preparing to launch new tour packages centered around the direct flight offerings, enhancing customer experience and reducing costs [5][6] - The direct flights are expected to facilitate cultural exchanges and strengthen ties between the two nations, benefiting the tourism industry [6][9] Group 4: Geopolitical Context - The resumption of direct flights is viewed as a strategic move to improve bilateral relations amidst a backdrop of geopolitical tensions [3][8] - It reflects a shift in India's perception of China from a competitive stance to one of cooperation, aligning with leaders' consensus on partnership [8][9] - The direct flights are expected to restore trust and facilitate people-to-people connections, which are crucial for long-term bilateral relations [8][9]

Group 1: Visa Policies - India is planning to ease business visa restrictions for Chinese citizens to enhance economic interactions between the two countries [1][2] - The complexity of obtaining Indian business visas has increased significantly since the pandemic, with many Chinese executives unable to travel to India for business [2][3] - The easing of visa restrictions aims to support Chinese companies operating in India and facilitate cooperation with Indian firms [2] Group 2: Direct Flights and Economic Relations - China and India have reached an agreement to restore direct flights, which have been suspended since 2020, to facilitate travel and cooperation [4] - Prior to the suspension, direct flights operated regularly between major cities in both countries, enhancing trade and tourism [4] - The bilateral trade volume between China and India is projected to reach $138.478 billion in 2024, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 1.7% [4] Group 3: Complementary Industries - The industrial structures of China and India are complementary, with India excelling in information technology and pharmaceuticals, while China leads in electronic manufacturing and emerging industries [5] - China is the largest source of electronic manufacturing components for India, accounting for 50%-65% of the components used in the industry [5]

Group 1 - The Indian government announced that starting from July 24, 2025, Chinese citizens can apply for tourist visas to visit India, which is seen as a positive step for tourism and economic exchanges between the two countries [1][7] - Following the announcement, there was a noticeable increase in inquiries about travel to India from Chinese tourists, indicating a growing interest in exploring the country [2][3] - The tourism industry in India is preparing for the return of Chinese tourists, although there are concerns about the adequacy of infrastructure and service standards to meet the expectations of these travelers [4][5] Group 2 - The Indian tourism sector has seen a steady increase in Chinese visitors over the years, with numbers rising from approximately 140,000 in 2011 to 340,000 in 2019 before the pandemic disrupted this trend [3] - The reopening of tourist visas is expected to not only boost tourism but also facilitate deeper cooperation in trade, technology, and education between India and China [7][10] - There are challenges regarding the application process for Indian tourist visas, which includes requirements such as a bank statement showing a minimum balance of 100,000 RMB for six months [8][9]

Core Viewpoint - The interview with Ambassador Xu Feihong highlights the importance of enhancing economic cooperation between China and India, despite existing trade disputes and restrictions on foreign direct investment [1] Economic Cooperation - Ambassador Xu emphasizes the need for both countries to adopt measures that facilitate trade, suggesting that India should reduce restrictions and increase supportive policies for economic collaboration [1] - The historical context of the relationship is noted, with reference to a bilateral meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Modi during the BRICS summit in October, which aimed to set a positive direction for future cooperation [1] Trade Disputes - The interview addresses specific trade tensions, including India's restrictions on foreign direct investment and legal actions against Chinese companies, as well as China's limitations on the export of key minerals and fertilizers [1] - The ambassador expresses hope for resolving these disputes through mutual understanding and cooperation, focusing on the shared goal of development for both nations [1]