Chinese ambassador arrives in New Delhi

China's new Ambassador to India Xu Feihong arrived in New Delhi on Friday to assume office, vowing to promote sound and steady development of China-India relations.

Before his arrival in the country, Xu said in an interview that he would follow the important consensus reached between leaders of the two countries, deepen understanding and friendship between the two peoples, as well as improve and advance bilateral ties.

"I will reach out to friends from all sectors of India, earnestly enhance understanding and trust between the two sides, and work to restore exchanges and cooperation in various fields," he said.