China has tightened issuance of business visas to Indian executives, leading to visa denials even for companies with “advanced partnerships.” This has forced Indian firms to relocate crucial executive meetings to countries like Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, and Hong Kong. The predicament faced by India Inc is significant, as these visas are crucial for various business functions including engineering, technical collaboration, and sales management. The stringent visa rules have impacted a leading Chinese smartphone brand, which had to move a business meeting to Thailand from Shenzhen due to Indian attendees’ visa rejections lasting for over two months.
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