Congress launched a sharp attack on the ruling BJP on Wednesday. The opposition party criticized what it called a "carefully calibrated capitulation" to China. This criticism came after China announced a record trade surplus.
Record China Trade Surplus Sparks Political Row
China revealed its trade surplus reached an unprecedented $1.2 trillion in 2025. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh highlighted this development on social media platform X. He pointed out that China's trade surplus with India alone accounted for about ten percent of the total figure.
Congress Accuses BJP of Capitulation to Beijing
Ramesh connected the economic data with recent political engagements. He stated the massive trade surplus should not surprise anyone. The Congress leader blamed India's "carefully calibrated capitulation" to China for this situation.
Ramesh cited a specific example to support his allegation. He referenced meetings between Indian political figures and a Chinese Communist Party delegation. The Congress general secretary used strong language to describe these interactions. He accused BJP and RSS leaders of "hobnobbing" with the high-level Chinese delegation.
Chinese Delegation's Meetings with Indian Leaders
A high-level delegation from the Communist Party of China visited India this week. On Monday, these Chinese officials went to the BJP headquarters in New Delhi. They held discussions with leaders from India's governing party.
The Chinese delegation continued their engagements on Tuesday. They met with RSS general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale. The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh is the ideological parent organization of the BJP.
Congress seized upon these diplomatic interactions. The opposition party framed them as evidence of India's soft approach toward China. This political criticism emerges against the backdrop of ongoing economic concerns. India continues to grapple with a significant trade imbalance with its northern neighbor.
The exchange highlights how international economic data quickly becomes domestic political ammunition. Opposition parties routinely scrutinize government engagements with China. This pattern persists given the complex bilateral relationship between the two Asian giants.
