China is reportedly set to appoint senior diplomat Xu Feihong as its new ambassador to India after a 15-month gap. The delay in the appointment coincides with strained Sino-Indian relations due to border issues, particularly the unresolved disengagement in eastern Ladakh. The previous ambassador left in October 2022, and while the formalities for Xu Feihong’s appointment are ongoing, the timing and impact on bilateral relations remain uncertain.
China is reportedly set to appoint senior diplomat Xu Feihong as its new ambassador to India after a 15-month gap. The delay in the appointment coincides with strained Sino-Indian relations due to border issues, particularly the unresolved disengagement in eastern Ladakh. The previous ambassador left in October 2022, and while the formalities for Xu Feihong’s appointment are ongoing, the timing and impact on bilateral relations remain uncertain.
