China Keeps Up Suspense Over Xi's India Visit 48 Hours Ahead Of BRICS Summit
China has yet to confirm President Xi Jinping's attendance at the upcoming BRICS summit in New Delhi. The potential visit comes amid complex bilateral relations following the 2020 border clashes.
Why it matters
The diplomatic uncertainty reflects the delicate balance of power and economic cooperation between India and China.
With less than 48 hours until the BRICS summit in New Delhi, China has kept the suspense high over President Xi Jinping's much-anticipated visit to New Delhi. Beijing is yet to confirm his visit, and there is no word on whether he will have a meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.When asked about the president's plans, China's foreign ministry told news agency AFP that they "don't have any official information" regarding the plans. If Xi finally decides to participate in the annual summit, it will be his first trip to India in seven years and a showcase for attempts to set aside disagreements to project a strong front while the US is mired in conflict with Iran.India-China TiesChina and India fought a brief war in 1962, setting the backdrop for a wary relationship since then, which soured after a 2020 border clash in the Galwan Valley that killed 20 Indian and…
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