China's Xi Jinping likely to attend BRICS summit in India

Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to attend the BRICS summit in New Delhi in September, according to a report by Reuters. This marks his first visit to India in seven years, as relations between the two countries have begun to thaw. Approximately 400 officials are anticipated to join Xi at the summit, where the two nations aim to strike a delicate balance in their diplomatic efforts.

The summit will focus on stabilizing the strained relations caused by the long-standing border dispute between the two countries, without appearing to yield to public pressure. However, recent border skirmishes have added complexity to these diplomatic efforts. India's top security official recently visited Beijing for discussions, highlighting the ongoing efforts to mend the fractured relationship.

Despite the challenges, both countries recognize the importance of maintaining external pressure to ensure the success of the BRICS alliance.

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