Indian MP criticizes minister's claim of improved India-China relations, highlighting trade deficits and security concerns.

Congress MP Jairam Ramesh criticized the External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar's claim of improving India-China relations, pointing out China's support for Pakistan and restrictions on critical exports to India. Ramesh stressed the need for a national consensus on the security and economic challenges posed by China's rise as the world's leading manufacturing power and the second-largest economy. He called for a detailed debate in Parliament, highlighting India's dependence on Chinese imports and a record $99.2 billion trade deficit with China.