Kolkata, May 20 -- Consul General of China in Kolkata, Xu Wei, remarked on the advancing relationship between New Delhi and Beijing, noting the improvement in bilateral trade relations and people-to-people relations.

Speaking after attending a special session on Indo-China trade and development of North East, Xu Wei said, "Under the strategic guidance of both our leaders, China-India relations are now moving toward advancement. We are very glad to see our bilateral trade relations also making great progress. Our bilateral trade last year recorded the highest trade volume in recent years."

Xu Wei encouraged businessmen to visit China to explore possibilities of cooperation, while noting the steps taken by the consulate to expedite the Vi...