India, April 16 -- The Chinese Embassy in India issued over 85,000 visas to Indian citizens between January 1 and April 9, 2025, marking a step towards stronger people-to-people ties between the two countries.

Chinese Ambassador to India Xu Feihong invited more Indians to visit China and experience its 'open, safe, and friendly environment.'

"As of April 9, 2025, the Chinese Embassy and Consulates in India have issued more than 85,000 visas to Indian citizens traveling to China this year. Welcome more Indian friends to visit China, experience an open, safe, vibrant, sincere and friendly China," Xu said in a post on X.

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