Modi’s china Visit After 7 Years

Prime minister Narendra Modi will visit Tianjin, china, from august 31 to september 1.

He will attend the shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit.

This will be Modi’s first trip to china in over seven years.


Possible Modi–Xi Meeting

Modi is expected to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Meeting seen as an opportunity to reset strained India-China relations since the 2020 border clashes.


Focus Areas at the SCO Summit

Key agenda: regional security, trade, and connectivity.

India aims to strengthen economic cooperation while safeguarding sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Officials highlight connectivity projects as a priority.


Geopolitical Context

Relations remain tense after the Ladakh clashes.

Modi’s visit comes amid global trade tensions.

US President donald trump imposed an additional 25% tariff on indian imports from august 27.

Washington also criticizes India’s purchase of Russian crude oil, adding pressure on New Delhi.

Analysts see Modi’s outreach to china as a way to diversify India’s strategic options.


SCO Summit: Record Participation

China positions summit as a show of Global South solidarity.

Expected to be the largest SCO meeting since its formation in 2001.

Over 20 world leaders to attend, including Russian President Vladimir Putin.

SCO has expanded from 6 founding members to 10 permanent members, with 16 dialogue/observer states.

Agenda now spans security, economy, strategy, and military cooperation.


India’s Diplomatic Balancing Act

Modi recently appeared with Xi and Putin at the BRICS summit in Russia.

His presence in Tianjin reflects India’s attempt to balance relations with china, Russia, and the US.

Visit underlines India’s pursuit of regional influence and global ambitions.
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28/08/2025 03:09 PM