Xi in Delhi: A Handshake, a Reset — or China’s Next Strategic Move
Xi in Delhi: A Handshake, a Reset — or China’s Next Strategic Move Narendra Modi & Xi Jinping Handshakes New Delhi once again became the centre of global diplomacy as BRICS leaders gathered for the 18th BRICS Summit. But behind the official photographs, diplomatic handshakes and carefully worded statements, one meeting carried particular strategic weight: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Xi’s return to India after seven years was more than a diplomatic visit. It came at a time when India-China relations are showing signs of stabilisation, while deep disagreements over trade, the border, technology, water security and China’s growing influence continue to shape the relationship. Xi Returns to India After Seven Years Modi and Xi held bilateral talks on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit, discussing economic ties, connectivity, trade and the broader direction of India-China relations...