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On August 31, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping held their first bilateral meeting in China in seven years, on the sidelines of the SCO Summit in Tianjin. With both nations grappling with economic pressure from US President Donald Trump’s tariff measures, the leaders underlined the need for strategic autonomy, greater cooperation over rivalry, and efforts to shield their relationship from border tensions and outside influence.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi raised the issue of cross-border terrorism during his bilateral talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the SCO Summit in Tianjin, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said. Emphasizing its impact on both nations, Modi called for greater mutual understanding and cooperation to combat the threat. He underlined that tackling cross-border terrorism remains a priority for India and sought Beijing’s support in this effort. Misri added that China has assured its backing to India on the matter.
"The issue of cross-border terrorism was raised by the Prime Minister...he asked for China's support on this particular issue. As I said, the Chinese have extended their support in various ways in addressing this issue," Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri told reporters at a special Ministry of External Affairs briefing."The issue of cross-border terrorism was raised by the Prime Minister, and he outlined his understanding very crisply and very specifically. He outlined the fact that this is a scourge that both China and India have been victims of, and India is still combating this menace, and he asked for China's support on this particular issue. As I said, the Chinese have extended their support in various ways on addressing this issue," he added.
10 Key Takeaways from the PM Modi–Xi Jinping Meeting
1. First India–China Bilateral in Seven Years
PM Modi and Xi Jinping met in Tianjin, marking the first such engagement in China since 2018. After years of strained ties following the Galwan clash and Doklam standoff, the meeting signaled a reopening of direct political dialogue.
2. Exchange of Thanks and GoodwillModi thanked Xi for the SCO Summit invite and lauded China’s chairmanship. The cordial exchange helped set a constructive atmosphere for the closed-door talks.
After a five-year pause, Indian pilgrims can once again travel to Mount Kailash in Tibet. The reopening is viewed as a goodwill gesture and a sign of thawing ties.
India conveyed that future ties must be anchored in mutual trust, respect, and sensitivity to each other’s strategic and sovereignty concerns.
Xi Jinping urged both nations to see each other as opportunities rather than threats. He emphasized separating the border issue from broader ties and adopting a long-term strategic vision.
India conveyed that future ties must be anchored in mutual trust, respect, and sensitivity to each other’s strategic and sovereignty concerns.
Xi Jinping urged both nations to see each other as opportunities rather than threats. He emphasized separating the border issue from broader ties and adopting a long-term strategic vision.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi raised the issue of cross-border terrorism during his bilateral talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the SCO Summit in Tianjin, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said. Emphasizing its impact on both nations, Modi called for greater mutual understanding and cooperation to combat the threat. He underlined that tackling cross-border terrorism remains a priority for India and sought Beijing’s support in this effort. Misri added that China has assured its backing to India on the matter.
"The issue of cross-border terrorism was raised by the Prime Minister...he asked for China's support on this particular issue. As I said, the Chinese have extended their support in various ways in addressing this issue," Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri told reporters at a special Ministry of External Affairs briefing."The issue of cross-border terrorism was raised by the Prime Minister, and he outlined his understanding very crisply and very specifically. He outlined the fact that this is a scourge that both China and India have been victims of, and India is still combating this menace, and he asked for China's support on this particular issue. As I said, the Chinese have extended their support in various ways on addressing this issue," he added.
10 Key Takeaways from the PM Modi–Xi Jinping Meeting
1. First India–China Bilateral in Seven Years
PM Modi and Xi Jinping met in Tianjin, marking the first such engagement in China since 2018. After years of strained ties following the Galwan clash and Doklam standoff, the meeting signaled a reopening of direct political dialogue. 2. Exchange of Thanks and GoodwillModi thanked Xi for the SCO Summit invite and lauded China’s chairmanship. The cordial exchange helped set a constructive atmosphere for the closed-door talks.
3. Agreement on border management
The Prime Minister noted that Indian and Chinese special representatives had reached an understanding on managing border tensions-an agreement that has helped restore calm and stability along the Line of Actual Control.4. Disengagement Brings Calm to the Border
Referring to progress since the 2024 Kazan talks, PM Modi said troop disengagement at critical flashpoints has eased tensions, creating space for trust-building and better relations.
5. Kailash Mansarovar Yatra Resumes
After a five-year pause, Indian pilgrims can once again travel to Mount Kailash in Tibet. The reopening is viewed as a goodwill gesture and a sign of thawing ties.6. Direct Flights Between India and China Resume
Modi confirmed the restart of direct flights between India and China-an important move to revive business travel, tourism, and people-to-people exchanges.7. Shared Responsibility for 2.8 Billion People
PM Modi underscored that the well-being of nearly three billion people hinges on India–China cooperation, calling their relationship vital for regional peace and global stability.
8. Building a Framework of Trust and Respect
India conveyed that future ties must be anchored in mutual trust, respect, and sensitivity to each other’s strategic and sovereignty concerns.
9. Xi Advocates Partnership Over Rivalry
Xi Jinping urged both nations to see each other as opportunities rather than threats. He emphasized separating the border issue from broader ties and adopting a long-term strategic vision.6. Direct Flights Between India and China Resume
Modi confirmed the restart of direct flights between India and China-an important move to revive business travel, tourism, and people-to-people exchanges.7. Shared Responsibility for 2.8 Billion People
PM Modi underscored that the well-being of nearly three billion people hinges on India–China cooperation, calling their relationship vital for regional peace and global stability.
8. Building a Framework of Trust and Respect
India conveyed that future ties must be anchored in mutual trust, respect, and sensitivity to each other’s strategic and sovereignty concerns.
9. Xi Advocates Partnership Over Rivalry
Xi Jinping urged both nations to see each other as opportunities rather than threats. He emphasized separating the border issue from broader ties and adopting a long-term strategic vision.10. US Tariffs Provide the Backdrop
The talks unfolded amid U.S. tariff pressures-Trump’s 50% duties on Indian goods and sanctions threats over Russian oil. These moves have pushed India, China, and Russia toward closer strategic dialogue, suggesting the Dragon and the Elephant may be converging out of necessity as well as choice.Next Story