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India marks Yoga Day across China with cultural events
Consul General of India Pratik Mathur, who led the celebrations, also visited the World Pharma Ingredients Exhibition in Shanghai, where more than 3,500 companies participated.
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Pranavi Sharma - Sat, 28, Jun 2025
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Indian Consul General Pratik Mathur led the flagship International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2025 / X
Indian Consul General Pratik Mathur led the flagship International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2025 celebration in Shanghai on June 23, marking the culmination of a series of Yoga events across eastern China. The large gathering at the main event featured Yoga demonstrations, the symbolic “Circle of Life” formation, and cultural performances, drawing participation from diplomats, local Yoga enthusiasts, and members of the Indian community.
Earlier events were held in partnership with Indian multinationals TCS and Infosys and private studios including Pure Yoga HK and Y+ Studios in cities like Hangzhou, Nanjing, and Wuxi on June 15. These curtain-raiser events saw significant participation from Chinese Yoga practitioners. Each session began with an Om Shanti prayer, commemorating the victims of the recent air crash in Ahmedabad.
In his opening remarks in Shanghai, Mathur said, “This flagship celebration is the culmination of a long series of events across eastern China… testament to the wide cross-sectional appeal of Yoga and Indian civilization.” He added, “Our hearts are heavy with this tragedy. In such moments, Yoga’s teachings of resilience, mindfulness, and inner peace offer a profound source of comfort and strength.”
The Shanghai event also featured remarks from Siddharth Chatterjee, UN resident coordinator in China, who praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s efforts to bring Yoga to the global stage. “As a Yoga practitioner, I deeply value its transformative power to foster resilience and peace,” Chatterjee said. “This event reflects the shared commitment of India and the United Nations to promote health and harmony, strengthening bonds between nations.”
Sister B.K. Sapna, chief of the Brahma Kumaris in China, also attended, and the audience witnessed a Bharatanatyam performance by Chinese artist Wang Yuhong.
In his speech, Mathur quoted Modi’s statement that “Yoga is an invaluable gift of India’s ancient tradition,” and emphasized its message of unity and peace, especially in light of 75 years of India-China diplomatic ties.
India’s pharma sector on display
On June 27, Pratik Mathur visited the World Pharma Ingredients Exhibition in Shanghai, where more than 3,500 companies participated. Indian firms presented innovations and capabilities in manufacturing, formulations, and bulk drugs.
Mathur met with Indian pharmaceutical exhibitors and said India remains committed to fair and reliable trade. “Indian companies — with their unmatched record in quality, affordability, and innovation — are ready to serve the world’s rising healthcare needs,” he said.
Mathur met with Indian pharmaceutical exhibitors. / XHe underscored India’s emergence as a global pharmaceutical hub and reaffirmed India’s goal to meet international healthcare demands while maintaining high production standards.
Meanwhile, India’s broader diplomatic engagement in China continued, with National Security Adviser Ajit Doval meeting China’s foreign minister Wang Yi in Beijing on June 23 during the SCO Security Council Secretaries' meeting. Defence minister Rajnath Singh also held bilateral talks with Chinese defence minister Admiral Dong Jun in Qingdao on June 27, where he emphasized avoiding new complications in India-China ties and welcomed the resumption of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra.
Defence minister Rajnath Singh with Chinese defence minister Admiral Dong Jun. / X
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