China’s Xi and India’s Modi vow to resolve border variations at assembly in Tianjin : NPR

In this photograph offered by Indian Prime Minister’s Office, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, left, and Chinese President Xi Jinping shake fingers earlier than their assembly on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Tianjin, China Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025.

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TIANJIN, China — Chinese chief Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi pledged on Sunday to resolve their border variations and bolster cooperation, forward of the opening of a regional summit in Tianjin.

Modi is on his first go to to China since relations between the 2 nations deteriorated after Chinese and Indian troopers engaged in lethal border clashes in 2020. Modi is visiting as a part of India’s membership into the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, a regional political, financial and safety group based by China.

Modi mentioned in his opening remarks that relations with China have moved in “a meaningful direction,” including that “there is a peaceful environment at the borders after disengagement.”

Xi mentioned he hoped the Tianjin assembly will “further elevate” and “promote the sustained, healthy and stable development of bilateral relations,” in response to state broadcaster CCTV.

The two sides ought to “not let the border issue define the overall China-India relationship,” Xi mentioned, including that financial growth for each nations ought to be their principal focus.

“As long as they remain committed to the overarching goal of being partners, not rivals, and providing development opportunities, not threats, China-India relations will flourish and move forward steadily,” Xi mentioned.

In this photograph offered by Indian Prime Minister’s Office, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, left, and Chinese President Xi Jinping, proper, maintain a gathering on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Tianjin, China Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025.

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Russian chief Vladimir Putin, who arrived in Tianjin on Sunday, can be on account of meet with each leaders within the coming days.

Earlier in August, China’s prime diplomat Wang Yi flew to New Delhi, as the 2 sides introduced their rapprochement. Both governments pledged to restart border talks, and resume issuing visas and direct flights.

Wang’s go to coincided with U.S. President Donald Trump’s determination to impose 50% tariffs on India over its buy of Russian oil, however Delhi’s technique of rebuilding ties with Beijing had been within the works for months.

China and India this yr have elevated official visits and mentioned easing some restrictions on commerce and the motion of individuals throughout the border. In June, Beijing allowed pilgrims from India to go to holy websites in Tibet.