Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping are scheduled to hold bilateral discussions at the upcoming BRICS Summit in New Delhi, marking the Chinese president’s first visit to India in seven years.
The high-level meeting follows a series of incremental diplomatic, military, and economic developments between the two nations. Both countries have recently resumed direct flights, revived the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, and restarted traditional border trade across three designated routes. India has also eased visa procedures for Chinese nationals.
Indian officials have repeatedly maintained that the stability of border areas remains foundational to the broader bilateral relationship. During an August meeting in Beijing, National Security Adviser Ajit Doval stated that the observed improvement in ties was directly connected to maintaining peace along the border. Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal reiterated this stance on August 12, stating that the state of border affairs will reflect on larger bilateral relations.
In response, Beijing has advocated for enhanced dialogue. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi stated that both nations should act as good neighbors and partners contributing to mutual success. China’s foreign ministry noted on August 13 that the border situation remained generally stable, with both sides agreeing to maintain diplomatic and military communication channels to prevent misunderstandings.
Military engagement has continued alongside diplomatic dialogue. On September 7, military leaders held corps commander-level talks at the Wacha-Damai border meeting point in Arunachal Pradesh’s Kibithoo sector, representing the first such engagement in the eastern sector since recent tensions were reported. Diplomatic friction also surfaced after Beijing objected to India’s standardization of names for 27 locations in Arunachal Pradesh, prompting New Delhi to reiterate that the state remains an inalienable and integral part of India.
On the economic front, India eased certain restrictions on Chinese investment in March, particularly targeting the capital goods, electronics, and solar cell sectors. The policy shift facilitated subsequent venture approvals, including a manufacturing arrangement between Dixon Technologies and Chinese smartphone manufacturer Vivo.
However, regulatory and operational friction persists across major industries. Major Chinese automakers, including BYD and Great Wall Motor, have not reinstated planned investments that were previously halted under heightened government scrutiny. Additionally, Indian firms in the infrastructure, solar, and electronics sectors continue to report delays regarding the supply of Chinese equipment and critical components.
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– Hindustan Times: https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/modixi-meeting-at-brics-where-do-india-china-ties-stand-today-101789130939905.html
Source: Hindustan Times – India News
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