The Congress on Wednesday (January 14, 2026) cited China’s record trade surplus to target the BJP-led government, alleging a policy of “capitulation” towards Beijing. Congress general secretary in charge of communications Jairam Ramesh said China had announced a record trade surplus of $1.2 trillion in 2025, and claimed that India alone accounted for around 10% of that surplus. This means that its trade surplus with India alone was about 10% of the total. This means that its trade surplus with India alone was about 10% of the total,” the Congress communication chief said. The Congress leader’s remarks come amid persistent Opposition criticism of India’s trade dependence on China and the government’s handling of bilateral relations, particularly in the backdrop of border tensions and widening trade deficits.

Source: The Hindu January 14, 2026 16:53 UTC