KOLKATA: Xu Wei , the new Chinese Consul General in Kolkata, called for a sound and steady Indo-China relationship. Addressing the maiden reception hosted by him on Tuesday, he said, “I am honored to come to Kolkata, the amazing city of culture and art, to serve as the sixth Consul General of the People’s Republic of China in Kolkata. As neighbors, both China and India boast time-honored civilizations.
We are also the two largest developing countries and major emerging economies, both at a critical stage in national development and revitalization.” “A sound and steady China-India relationship is in the interest of both countries and conducive to peace and development in this region and the world,” the Consul General added. He said the Chinese side was ready to work with the Indian side to act in accordance with the important consensus reached by the respective leaders, enhance political trust, manage differences properly, advance mutually beneficial cooperation, and move bilateral relations forward along the right track.
“Serving as the Chinese Consul General in Kolkata at this time, I am deeply aware of the important responsibilities and glorious mission upon my shoulders,” Xu Wei said. “At present, China is advancing its modernization on all fronts through high-quality development. In the first quarter of 2024, China's GDP grew 5.
3% year-on-year, achieving faster growth than expected. According to statistics in May, China's industrial production has grown st.
