New Delhi, May 5 -- India plans to tighten visa norms for Chinese nationals, particularly in commercial and technical work, to limit their stay and areas of work, two people aware of the matter said.

The hardening of stance comes against the backdrop of rising concerns over an influx of Chinese goods into India, following steep tariff hikes by the US. New Delhi is wary of China redirecting US-bound exports to other markets including India, which could undermine domestic industry and the government's self-reliance drive.

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