On 19 May 2026, Consul General Xu Wei attended and addressed a Special Session on China-East India Trade Development, organized by the Calcutta Machinery Dealers Association (CMDA). The session was attended by more than 50 participants, including CMDA President Mr. Amitabh Dassani, Vice President Mr. Kamal Surana, as well as representatives from the business sector and media.

In his address, Consul General Xu congratulated the CDMA on the success of its delegation’s visit to China. He noted that 2026 marks the inaugural year of China’s 15th Five-Year Plan and China is advancing Chinese modernization through high-quality development. Under the strategic guidance of the two leaders, China-India economic and trade cooperation, as well as people-to-people exchanges have yielded fruitful results. He warmly invited friends from East India to visit China to witness Chinese modernization firsthand and explore mutually beneficial cooperation.

Consul General Xu also highlighted China’s latest economic achievements and introduced major business platforms such as the China International Import Expo (CIIE) and the China-South Asia Expo, encouraging East India enterprises to embrace the vast Chinese market. He also briefed the audience on the recent China-U.S. summit.

Mr. Dassani expressed his appreciation for strong support of the Chinese Consulate General in fostering economic and trade ties between East India and China. He remarked that China’s advancement in technological innovation and manufacturing are truly eye-opening. As the gateway to East India, West Bengal stands ready to deepen its exchanges and cooperation with China.

Consul General Xu also gave on-site interviews to several media outlets, including The Times of India, PTI, IANS, ANI, and Sanmarg, on topics such as China-India bilateral relations and economic and trade cooperation. The relevant coverage was widely reported.