A high-profile visit by China’s president to India marks a rare public gesture of improving ties between the two regional powers, following a deadly military confrontation in 2020. The summit of the Brics group of developing nations provides a backdrop for a carefully staged diplomatic thaw, even as both sides quietly vie for influence amid shifting global power dynamics. Xi’s arrival included a ceremonial welcome featuring Indian soldiers and cultural performances, underscoring the symbolic effort to reset relations. The meeting comes as both nations navigate uncertainties in international leadership, particularly with U.S. global influence under strain.
Chinese president’s arrival in Delhi seen as step towards reconciliation after deadly 2020 military clashThe Chinese president, Xi Jinping, has received a red-carpet welcome in India for a summit of Brics developing nations, as regional rivals Beijing and Delhi make a public display of thawing relations while quietly competing to lead at a time of shaky US global dominance.As Xi stepped off the plane, he was walked past an honour guard of Indian soldiers and traditional dancers in colourful dresses. Continue reading...
