On May 27, 2026, Consul General Xu Wei met with Mr. Sushil Poddar, President of Confederation of West Bengal Trade Associations (CWBTA). The two sides exchanged views on deepening China-India economic and trade cooperation.

Consul General Xu pointed out that under the strategic guidance of the two leaders, China-India relations have continued to improve and develop. Bilateral trade volume hit a record high last year, with India's exports to China surging significantly.As a comprehensive trade organization with significant influence in eastern India, CWBTA has played an important role in supporting the development of small and medium-sized enterprises and advancing China-India economic and trade cooperation as well as people-to-people exchanges. He expressed the hope that CWBTA will fully leverage business platforms  including the Canton Fair, China International Import Expo and China-South Asia Expo to deliver more tangible results in business cooperation between the two countries. The Chinese Consulate General stands ready to act as a bridge to facilitate such efforts.

Mr. Poddar lauded China’s economic strides, noting that China has emerged as a global leader in sectors like clean energy and artificial intelligence. China's comprehensive industrial and manufacturing system and India's vast market present excellent opportunities for business communities of both countries. CWBTA is prioritizing engagement with Chinese business communities and plans to organize a delegation to China for trade cooperation this year to further explore the Chinese market.

Founded in 2001, Confederation of West Bengal Trade Associations represents 70 trade associations and over 1.5 million merchants. Its business scope covers garments, food, building materials, auto parts, chemicals, logistics and other sectors. Many of its member enterprises have established trade ties with China.