Indian Expats in China Raise Visa, Social Media Issues at Embassy Event

At the Open House held in Beijing on Friday, Ambassador Vikram Doraiswami fielded questions from members of the Indian community on a range of issues affecting their daily lives and professional prospects in China.

Several attendees pointed to an increase in abusive anti-India content on social media platforms, urging the embassy to take up the matter with Chinese authorities. Others noted a decline in the number of work visas issued to Indian professionals, which they said was hampering career opportunities and business engagements.

The issue of employment restrictions for spouses of Indian expatriates also came up, with participants seeking the embassy's help in easing the rules that currently limit their ability to work.

The ambassador listened to the concerns and assured the community that the embassy would examine the issues and engage with the relevant Chinese government departments where appropriate. The Open House is part of the embassy's outreach efforts to connect with the Indian diaspora and address their grievances.