Ahead of Modi-Xi Meeting, Beijing Says India and China Should Handle Differences Properly
China said Xi and Modi will discuss differences and broader cooperation as the two countries seek to stabilize ties after a prolonged freeze.
- President Xi Jinping arrives in New Delhi on Saturday for the BRICS summit, marking his first visit to India in nearly seven years. He is scheduled to hold a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines.
- Following the 2020 Eastern Ladakh standoff, which drove ties to historic lows, bilateral efforts grew. Meetings in Kazan in 2024 and Tianjin in 2025 helped stabilize the relationship between the two neighbors.
- Despite diplomatic engagement, fundamental grievances remain regarding the 3,488-kilometer border and China's deepening defense ties with Pakistan. These issues persist alongside concerns about export controls and Chinese investment restrictions.
- China's Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning confirmed on Friday that Beijing seeks to "handle bilateral relations from a strategic height." She emphasized commitment to dialogue on resolving hotspot issues and safeguarding regional stability.
- Regional experts characterize the recent easing of tensions as pragmatic risk management rather than a strategic reset. While the meeting offers a framework for dialogue on trade and technology, deep-seated rivalries continue to complicate long-term cohesion.
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BRICS Summit: Ahead of Xi visit, China says it will ‘properly handle’ differences with India - The Tribune
Just a day ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to India, Beijing on Friday said it would work with New Delhi to “properly handle differences” and strengthen communication and cooperation, signalling its intent to further stabilise bilateral ties after years of tensions. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said China would work with India […]
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Ahead of Modi-Xi meeting, Beijing says India and China should handle differences properly
President Xi Jinping will visit India for the BRICS summit and bilateral talks. China urges handling differences and viewing ties from a strategic perspective. This meeting follows previous engagements between the two leaders. The BRICS summit is a key platform for emerging market cooperation. Xi's visit aims to stabilize bilateral ties amid global volatility.
Ahead of Xi's Delhi visit, China urges India to manage differences wisely
China has urged India to manage differences properly ahead of Xi Jinping's visit to New Delhi for the BRICS summit and talks with Narendra Modi. The meeting is being watched for clues on whether both sides can steady ties after the Eastern Ladakh standoff.
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