Chinese Ambassador's Jaipur visit hints at boosting India-China tourism

Chinese Ambassador Xu Feihong's visit to Jaipur signals a potential boost in tourism. Concurrently, Air India has resumed direct flights between Shanghai and New Delhi, enhancing India-China connectivity after a nearly six-year hiatus.

Chinese Ambassador's Jaipur Visit

Chinese Ambassador to India, Xu Feihong, visited the pink city Jaipur and said he was captivated by its beauty. The visit hints at a broader approach to boost tourism between both the nations.

In a post on X, he said, "There are always moments when I am captivated by India's radiant culture and beautiful architecture, and Jaipur is undoubtedly one of them." There are always moments when I am captivated by India's radiant culture and beautiful architecture, and #Jaipur is undoubtedly one of them. pic.twitter.com/CAL1ldU6Yi — Xu Feihong (@China_Amb_India) February 21, 2026

Air India Resumes Shanghai-New Delhi Flights

Earlier on February 1, the Consulate General of India in Shanghai, under the leadership of Consul General Pratik Mathur, warmly welcomed the resumption of Air India's direct flight services between Shanghai and New Delhi, marking a major step forward in restoring people-to-people, business and institutional connectivity between India and China.

According to an official release, the inaugural Shanghai-New Delhi flight departed today from Shanghai Pudong International Airport, carrying over 230 passengers on board the Boeing 787 aircraft.

The relaunch comes after a gap of nearly six years and represents a significant milestone in normalising bilateral air connectivity following the suspension of services in early 2020.

Speaking on the occasion, Consul General Pratik Mathur said, "The resumption of direct flights between Shanghai and New Delhi is a tangible expression of the renewed momentum in India-China engagement. Enhanced air connectivity is essential for facilitating trade, tourism, academic exchanges and people-to-people contacts, particularly between India and East China. We are pleased to see Air India restoring this important link."

As per a release, Air India will operate the route four times a week using its Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft, featuring modernised cabins and enhanced onboard services. The restored service reflects the growing demand for travel between the two countries and the steady recovery of cross-border mobility. It will also support commercial, educational and cultural exchanges between India and the Yangtze River Delta region, one of China's most economically dynamic clusters. (ANI)

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