China’s Xi Jinping lands in India as Brics summit grapples with wars, energy crisis

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in New Delhi on Saturday for the Brics summit alongside leaders from India, Russia, and Iran. The summit, which will last two days, is being closely watched as it grapples with conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine, global trade turbulence, and energy security concerns. This visit marks Xi's first to India since 2019 and represents a significant step in the cautious thaw between the two nuclear-armed rivals, following a deadly 2020 military clash along their disputed Tibetan border.

Despite deep mistrust and unresolved territorial disputes, leaders from both nations are expected to hold high-level talks, with a focus on strengthening communication, enhancing cooperation, and properly handling differences.

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