Xi Jinping’s First Visit to India in Seven Years Adds Stakes to BRICS Talks

President Xi’s trip marks his first official visit to India since 2015, coming after a deadly border clash in 2020 and a cautious diplomatic thaw that began in early 2024. The Chinese leader is scheduled to meet U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on September 24, a development that amplifies the importance of the New Delhi summit. Analysts suggest that the overlapping high‑level meetings could pressure both India and China to demonstrate cooperation while still managing underlying strategic mistrust.